Your Pregnancy at Week 38

Your baby's lungs and brain are already functioning and will continue to grow after they are born.

Expectant mothers' feet and ankles are likely to be swollen and uncomfortable. Keep an eye on this as a sudden increase in swelling could be a sign of preeclapsia which requires immediate mitigation and monitoring.

Swollen feet are normal in the last weeks of pregnancy, but don't worry, most women will discharge most of the excess liquid in their body through urination after birth. If you notice a sudden increase in swelling as well as swelling in your hands or face, persistent severe headache, or upper abdominal pain, call your obstetrician right away.

As the baby's head enters the pelvic cavity, you will feel increased pressure in the bladder, causing more frequent urination.

Your breasts may be producing more colostrum this week, and some women need to use breast pads to absorb leakage.

At the 38th week of pregnancy, the weight of the stomach has reached its peak. It is almost difficult to find a comfortable position now. It is recommended to lie on the left side with knees bent and a pillow on the thigh.

At 38 weeks, pregnant women will still gain about 450 grams of weight per week. The bladder of pregnant women will feel more and more pressure, and even be flattened, but mothers-to-be need to continue to drink plenty of water to ensure sufficient water in the body .

In addition to ongoing bladder compression, pregnant women may experience an increase in Braxton-hicks/false contractions this week. Braxton-hicks contractions will appear irregularly, and will disappear quickly.

If you have decided to have a caesarean section, it can usually be scheduled for the 38th week of pregnancy, so you will see your baby soon if not already. Congratulations!