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Your pregnancy week by week: Week 37
Similar to Week 36, your baby has put on about 200g over the last one week. At Week 37, the average foetus weighs about 3 kg. Growth continues to slow, but he's not done growing yet. Until the end of Week 38, babies are still considered 'early term'.
What's happening to your body right now:
Your physician is probably going to start guessing when labour will begin. Signs of labour include dilation and effacement. Dilation refers to how far…
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3 questions to ask when choosing a pediatrician
You know how important it is to have the right OB-GYN when you're pregnant. Now it's time to choose a trusted medical expert for your newborn. A good pediatrician will become a family advisor that will guide you in making important decisions about your child's health for years to come. For this reason especially, it's important to consider your options carefully. Here are 3 important questions to ask when choosing a pediatrician for your baby.
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What to buy before your baby is born
Shopping for your new arrival can be an exciting time, but it can be all too easy to get carried away. While there are some things that are a great idea to buy before your baby is born, there are other items that you may want to hold off on getting until after the birth — like a crib or all those adorable onesies you've been eyeing. Before you start racking up the bills, consider…
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Changes to expect each trimester of pregnancy
During pregnancy your body will undergo some amazing changes. Increased hormones will cause your breasts to swell, your uterus to expand even your skin to break out. You'll deal with crazy cravings at 5 a.m. (think ice cream and pickles) and feel "too big" even though it's just your body's way of adapting. There's no need to stress or become anxious at the changes you experience — they're all apart of the process of carrying…
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