Your Body

Round about this time, a yellowish or creamy liquid may start to leak from your breasts. This is colostrum or the first milk. It is your body's way of preparing for breastfeeding.

You may feel the occasional light contraction called Braxton Hicks contractions. The muscles of your uterus will contract for about 30 seconds to a minute. This is your body preparing for delivery.

You can practice the breathing techniques suggested by your doctor or your birthing class instructor.

Your Baby

Your baby is around 410 mm long and weighs close to 1.5 kgs. If your baby was a fruit, she would be a small pineapple. Your baby is slowly developing a thin layer of fat under her skin. As the weeks go by, she will continue to put on weight.

You may also notice that she isn't moving around as much but this is because now she has barely enough space to move. You will feel tiny movements and you will know that she is fine.

You can practice the breathing techniques suggested by your doctor or your birthing class instructor.

Ideal Weight Gain

You've probably gained another 1.3 kgs to 1.8 kgs this month.

Common Complications

• In case you notice any bleeding, call your doctor.
• If you have contractions that last for over a minute and repeat every five minutes for an hour, call your gynaecologist. You could be in labour.

Stay Fit

• Practice Kegel exercises to strengthen your vaginal muscles and prepare for your delivery. But ask your doctor if this is advisable for you.

Special Care Tips

• Get some nursing pads and place them in your bra to absorb the colostrums.