Your baby has really plumped up. It now weighs about 6.8 pounds and is over 19 1/2 inches long (about the size of a leek).
By now, your baby has a firm grasp and her organs are ready for life outside the womb. Wondering what color your baby’s eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If your baby is born with brown eyes, they’ll likely stay brown. If your baby is born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time it is nine months old. That’s because a child’s irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after its born, but they usually won’t get “lighter” or more blue.
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Common Symptoms
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- Increased vaginal discharge
- Bloody show
- Diarrhea
- Itchy abdomen
- Increased swelling of ankles and feet
- Difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue or extra energy
- Enlarged breasts and colostrum
- Braxton Hicks contractions
- More frequent urination
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To-Do List
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- Rest whenever you can.
- Talk to your partner about his role during baby’s birth. Do you want him as a labor coach, a cheerleader on the sidelines, or out of the room entirely?
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If oily skin is causing breakouts, try using a gentle cleanser twice a day. Don’t scrub the area or pick pimples – this will just irritate your skin.
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