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Week 38 of your pregnancy

Your baby is about the size of a stick of rhubarb

Full term and could arrive any time! Most of the downy hair has gone, and the first poo is building up in the bowel.

You this week

Your checks include bump size and blood pressure. Braxton Hicks, poor sleep, backache and swelling are common.

Tips for this week

  • Keep your maternity notes with you
  • Do your pelvic floor exercises
  • Go to antenatal classes together

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Summarised from the NHS website. Every pregnancy is different: this is general information, not medical advice. If you're worried about yourself or your baby, contact your midwife or maternity unit. In an emergency, call 999.