Week 40 Of Your Pregnancy

It is likely that your baby will be born this week. If not then labor may be induced in the next week or two. About twenty percent of babies need to be induced. Discuss your options with your doctor if your baby is reluctant to leave the womb.

Changes To Your Body

Week 40 Of Your Pregnancy

After your baby is born and you have delivered the placenta it is time to begin breast-feeding your baby. Your vaginal area may need stitches if it has torn during the birth process.

Lifestyle Considerations

The next few weeks are among the most important in your life. You are now the proud parent of a new baby or even two or three new babies. Your life will never be quite the same as you prepare to care for and raise your beautiful baby. Nothing can really prepare you for having a new baby, except the experience itself.

Good Advice

If you feel depressed, or you cannot emotionally connect with your baby within the first six months after birth then consult your doctor for advice. These feelings could be linked to a condition called post partum depression and need treatment.

Remember, always listen to your own instincts, and whatever works for you and your baby is the right thing to do. And… congratulations!