39 Weeks Pregnancy Symptoms

Under normal circumstances, when a woman is about 39 weeks pregnant, her uterus has begun to thin and expand. At this time, it is obvious that she is preparing to give birth. In addition to these symptoms, there will be no other problems with the body, but more symptoms of leg soreness, edema, and back pain and fatigue. It depends on whether you have exceeded the due date and you should go to the hospital for a timely check-up.

Pregnancy life of a woman in the 39th week of pregnancy:

During every prenatal visit, your doctor will examine your abdomen to determine the growth and position of your baby. Your doctor will also do an internal exam to see if your cervix has begun to thin or dilate. If your baby still isn't moving after this week, don't worry. Only 5% of babies are born on their due date. If you miss your due date, your doctor will examine your baby (usually with ultrasound) and monitor your fetal heart rate after 40 weeks to determine whether it is safe to continue the pregnancy.

If you haven't given birth by your due date, most doctors will induce labor 1 to 2 weeks past your due date. If your placental function shows signs of decline before this, such as low amniotic fluid, little fetal movement or abnormal fetal heart rate monitoring, your doctor may induce labor or terminate your pregnancy.

Less than 15% of expectant mothers will have their membranes rupture before labor. So you don't have to worry about the dramatic scenes in TV series about pregnant women's water breaking happening to you. If your water breaks or you suspect you're leaking amniotic fluid, you should seek medical attention immediately, but stay calm; your next contraction may take several hours to start. If you are a carrier of Group B Streptococcus, your doctor will require you to be admitted to the hospital for intravenous antibiotic injections, and if your labor contractions do not start on your own, your doctor will most likely induce labor at the same time. If you notice a decrease in fetal movement, whether or not your water has broken, you should see a doctor immediately.

In fact, there are other signs of labor that are more common than water breaking. You may find your mucus plug, a small amount of thick mucus blocking the opening of your cervix, in your underwear or in the toilet. The cervical mucus plug may also be accompanied by small amounts of brown, pink, or red blood. If you notice vaginal spotting or bleeding, rather than just a cervical mucus plug with a hint of blood, you should see a doctor immediately. Labor usually begins within 1 to 2 days of the cervical mucus plug falling off.

Another sign of labor is regular but gradually shorter contractions. Your doctor will tell you when you should go to the hospital, which is usually when each contraction lasts 1 minute, occurs every 5 minutes, and lasts about 1 hour. Contraction time is the time from the start of one contraction to the start of the next contraction.

Your doctor may ask you to count your fetal movements. Even if your doctor doesn't formally ask you to count fetal movements, you should still see a doctor if you notice a decrease in your baby's movements. Your baby should be just as active as before delivery; decreased activity may be a sign of a problem, meaning you can no longer delay and should deliver your baby immediately.