Your Body

You will get tired easily and may even have difficulty sleeping. Take short naps whenever possible.

Don't worry about labour and the delivery… your body will know what to do. Try and relax.

Your Baby

Your baby is now 450 mm long and weighs more than 2.2 kgs.

Fat continues to form under your baby's skin. This will help regulate her body temperature. Her lungs are fully developed now. Even if she is born pre-mature, she will be able to breathe on her own. Her central nervous system is still forming.

She doesn't have too much space to move around. So when she moves, the few punches and kicks that you feel will be stronger.

You may feel a little pain around your pubic bone. That is where her head is now resting, getting ready for labour.

It is okay if…

• You have a slight pain in your pelvic region when you walk. Your pelvic joints are loosening as your body is preparing for labour.