Now you are in the 37th week of pregnancy. It is time to get ready for labor. Your full-term status indicates that you are ready to go into labor anytime. After the examination for cervix dilation and thinning, the doctor will also measure the position of the cervix and the relative position of your baby with respect to the pelvis. The hormone oxytocin is at work now. All these can indicate how close you are to the labor stage.
Sometimes, it becomes necessary for the labor to be induced. The doctors can warn you about possible complications. Some women deliver naturally and others have to undergo a caesarean section. Doctors use analgesics and anesthetics to numb the labor pains. Contractions become more frequent and you cannot bill them as false contractions. The mucus plug is most certainly lost during this period. It is important to tell the doctor about any such changes in your body.
This period is when your baby responds even inside the uterus and turns towards light. The baby gains at least 0.5 ounce a day. The finger coordination is developed and the baby can grasp. During birth, boys tend to weigh more than girls. The lungs are developed and the baby is fully ready to breathe. The eyes are also developed.
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