Ultrasound today baby is weighing 6lb 3oz at 36w Doctor told me during ultrasound that baby’s head is engaged and gave me the green light to start doing all the fun home induction methods! 🤞 hope this works!
WeMoms
9 Apr 2024
Your body at 36 weeks of pregnancy
Your Body
at 36 Weeks
As you navigate the penultimate weeks of your pregnancy journey, each day brings you closer to the remarkable moment when you'll cradle your precious baby in your arms.
Let's explore the nuances of Week 36 and equip you with practical strategies to address prevalent symptoms while nurturing your well-being.
Symptoms of the week
Constipation
Insomnia
Nausea
Your baby's movements are becoming more coordinated. Stay informed about labor.
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Others
Spotting Sensations: Acknowledge the occurrence of spotting as a normal phenomenon signaling your body's preparatory processes for childbirth, distinguishing it from potential indicators of imminent labor.
Braxton Hicks Contractions: Embrace Braxton Hicks contractions as integral components of your body's rehearsal for labor, distinguishing them from true labor contractions while seeking comfort measures to alleviate discomfort.
Stretch Mark Manifestation: Embrace the appearance of stretch marks as testaments to your body's remarkable resilience and strength, affirming the transformative journey of pregnancy with grace and self-compassion.
Braxton Hicks Contractions: Embrace Braxton Hicks contractions as integral components of your body's rehearsal for labor, distinguishing them from true labor contractions while seeking comfort measures to alleviate discomfort.
Navigating Pregnancy Nausea: Navigate pregnancy-related nausea with patience and self-care, incorporating small, frequent meals, restorative relaxation techniques, and medical interventions as needed to mitigate discomfort.
Is it normal?
Interpreting Spotting: Recognize spotting as a common occurrence in late-stage pregnancy, often associated with mucus plug dislodgment or cervical changes, necessitating vigilance and communication with healthcare providers for reassurance and guidance.
Discerning Braxton Hicks Contractions: Discern Braxton Hicks contractions from true labor signals, leveraging relaxation techniques, positional changes, and hydration to alleviate discomfort while monitoring for patterns indicative of impending labor.
Navigating Pregnancy Nausea: Navigate pregnancy-induced nausea with a combination of dietary modifications, restorative rest, and medical interventions tailored to individual needs, fostering comfort and well-being amidst the rigors of late-stage pregnancy.
Discerning Braxton Hicks Contractions: Discern Braxton Hicks contractions from true labor signals, leveraging relaxation techniques, positional changes, and hydration to alleviate discomfort while monitoring for patterns indicative of impending labor.
Navigating Pregnancy Nausea: Navigate pregnancy-induced nausea with a combination of dietary modifications, restorative rest, and medical interventions tailored to individual needs, fostering comfort and well-being amidst the rigors of late-stage pregnancy.
Top Asked Questions
Top 5 questions answered
What are the signs that labor is approaching?
Signs that labor is approaching can include regular contractions, a bloody show, water breaking, and cervical dilation.
What is the difference between true labor and false labor?
True labor involves regular contractions that increase in frequency and intensity, while false labor involves irregular contractions that do not result in cervical dilation.
What are some natural methods for inducing labor?
Some natural methods for inducing labor include walking, nipple stimulation, acupressure, and sex.
What should I pack in my hospital bag?
Items to pack in your hospital bag include comfortable clothing, toiletries, snacks, phone charger, and a going-home outfit for you and the baby.
What should I expect during the hospital stay after delivery?
During the hospital stay, you can expect to have your vital signs monitored, receive pain management, breastfeed or bottle-feed the baby, and have visits from healthcare providers for you and the baby. You will also receive instructions for caring for yourself and the baby at home.
Taking care of yourself
Spotting Management: Address spotting with poise and assurance, utilizing absorbent pads for comfort and monitoring changes in consistency or volume warranting medical evaluation and communication with healthcare providers.
Stretch Mark Care: Embrace stretch marks as testaments to your body's resilience, nurturing your skin with regular moisturization and self-compassion, fostering acceptance and appreciation for the transformative journey of pregnancy.
Braxton Hicks Comfort: Alleviate discomfort associated with Braxton Hicks contractions through gentle movement, relaxation techniques, warm baths, and hydration, fostering comfort and reassurance amidst the final stages of pregnancy.
Nausea Alleviation: Mitigate pregnancy-related nausea with small, frequent meals, restorative rest, and medical interventions as needed, prioritizing self-care and comfort amidst the rigors of late-stage pregnancy.
Stretch Mark Care: Embrace stretch marks as testaments to your body's resilience, nurturing your skin with regular moisturization and self-compassion, fostering acceptance and appreciation for the transformative journey of pregnancy.
Braxton Hicks Comfort: Alleviate discomfort associated with Braxton Hicks contractions through gentle movement, relaxation techniques, warm baths, and hydration, fostering comfort and reassurance amidst the final stages of pregnancy.
Nausea Alleviation: Mitigate pregnancy-related nausea with small, frequent meals, restorative rest, and medical interventions as needed, prioritizing self-care and comfort amidst the rigors of late-stage pregnancy.
Monitor your baby's movements and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider
Prepare for potential childcare challenges or difficulties
Stay up-to-date with regular prenatal appointments and recommended tests
Practice relaxation and breathing techniques for labor and delivery
Plan for potential hospital or birth center logistics, such as parking or admission
Teaser for next week
Prepare for the final leg of your pregnancy journey with anticipation and readiness for the unique experiences and challenges that await in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned for insights into managing itching sensations, navigating changes in bowel habits, and welcoming the emergence of the mucus plug in the upcoming week.
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Lily
18 Jul 2023
Is it normal to feel my baby's head thru my cervix & she rolled on my fingers ? The last time I went to the Doctors they said I was 1cm dilated & 50% effaced . I'm 36w, 4 days .
Momiana
How did you feel your own cervix? I can’t even reach mine my belly in the way..
27 Mar 2024
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Vina
Wow unless your fully dilated i guess....
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Amber
5 Jul 2023
Little miss Evelyn made her entrance into this world at 12:50 pm July 4th. She is 5lbs 5ozs and absolutely perfect. 🥰 She came all on her own at 36w 5d.
Carla
Aww perfect 😍
27 Mar 2024
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Amber
Thank you
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Takiyah
17 Jun 2023
Did anyone else have bowel movement alot once you made it too 30w or above ? It’s getting badder , I’m 36w now .
Jill
Your hormones change to prepare your body for delivery. Sometimes it can cause diarrhea or just stimulate your bowels causing more frequent bowel movements in general.
27 Mar 2024
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Takiyah
Ohokaye thanks , its just it b so bad ii have too go immediately .
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Myra
13 Nov 2022
My hips hurt so bad. 😭😭😭 Mainly my left one. Doesn't matter if I'm standing, sitting or laying down my left hip kills me. Any tips to help with the pain. 36w 2d.
Dionna🤰🏾❤️🤞🏾
Me too 😩
27 Mar 2024
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Rae
Chiropractor if you can, helped me so much and I was a big skeptic.
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Shay
19 Oct 2022
36w & only at a half centimeter dilated 😩 give me some tips to get this baby out!! I’ve already tried the yoga ball too lol 
Viktoria
Try pineapple 😁
27 Mar 2024
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Tammy
7 Oct 2022
What’s the difference between back pain, and back labor? I’ll be 36w Saturday and I just wanna know what to look out for because my back is always hurting even before getting pregnant. I’m just curious at the moment.
jasmine
You will know the difference lbs but when I was pregnant with my first my doctor told me a way to tell was to take a Tylenol and a Benadryl and if the pain doesn't go away it was labor because I had a high tolerance pain level... But I felt the real thing
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Tammy
Okay, because my back is always hurting and I never take anything for it because there’s no medicine that works
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Allison
30 Sep 2022
When do you start feeling contractions I’m 36w and 6d someone on here said they in the hospital now at 36w with contractions I only felt a slight bit of pain 3 days ago and yesterday and it didn’t last for more than 10 seconds #labor #contractions #pain #36weeks
Ajah
It’s different for everybody, only your body can say .
27 Mar 2024
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Tammy
21 Sep 2022
Slowly started losing my mucus plug last Friday and lost more today. No bloody show tho🙂 baby boy is measuring at 36w while I’m only 33w and 4d. He needs to stay in and cook just a little longer🥰
Laurel
I lost mine back at 27 weeks then lost it again this week, some people loose it then it regrows and lose it again so hopefully your little one stays in there!
27 Mar 2024
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Tammy
He needs to stay in for a little longer than 3w so that I’m full term but after that I’m good with him coming sooner than his due date
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Kat
10 Aug 2022
My sweet girl was born at 36w and 2 days! 08/09 8:51am. Ellyla Elisabeth weighs 5lbs 8oz and I feel absolutely blessed to have been able to bring her into the world safely. 💗 #girlmom #leobaby
Shay 💝
Congratulations 🎉💞 She’s beautiful
27 Mar 2024
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Shay
Congratulations 🎉
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