Week 37: What’s Happening?

Baby’s…

…practicing inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.

…getting his first sticky poop (meconium) ready for his first diaper.

Mommy’s experiencing…

…an urge to “nest”—clean house in preparation for baby.

…heartburn from baby putting pressure on her digestive system.

…spotting.

…stretch marks.

…increased pressure on her abdomen and bladder as baby drops.

…trouble sleeping. She should get plenty of exercise, drink lots of water, and limit her caffeine intake.