What should you pay attention to after the birth of the baby in a few weeks?

"Ten months of pregnancy, one day of delivery", 10 months of pregnancy, that is, 40 weeks, but it does not have to wait until 40 weeks to give birth, before 40 weeks of birth is a premature baby. Now generally around 37 weeks of pregnancy. So how many weeks of pregnancy is it normal to give birth?

How many weeks of gestation are usually born?

Normally, during pregnancy, the doctor will calculate the due date based on the mother's last menstrual period. Because the due date is estimated, it is medically said that it is normal for the fetus to be born two weeks before or after the due date, which is between 38-42 weeks of pregnancy.

If it is earlier than 38 weeks, it is premature birth, and if it is later than 42 weeks, it is post-term pregnancy. Whether it is premature birth or post-term pregnancy, it will have a certain impact on the fetus.

Because the organs of premature babies are not fully developed, their weight may be less than the standard 5 catties for newborns, which makes it difficult for them to adapt to the living conditions outside. Overdue pregnancy can easily lead to fetal hypoxia, turbid amniotic fluid and mature placenta, which are not conducive to the fetus staying in the mother's belly. Therefore, if the baby has not started at 42 weeks of pregnancy, induced labor or caesarean section will be used to help the fetus be born.

In short, prenatal check-ups in the late pregnancy must be done on time. Although the frequency is a bit high, once a week, it is still very necessary for expectant mothers to insist on prenatal check-ups for the health of the baby. This way, they can know the condition of themselves and the fetus in time, and if necessary, the fetus can be born in time to reduce the risk of fetal abnormalities.

What to pay attention to after full-term pregnancy

Generally speaking, after 37 weeks, the baby is considered full-term, which means that after 37 weeks, the baby may be born at any time. Therefore, pregnant mothers should make the necessary preparations in advance after the baby is full-term, such as the following specific matters:

1. Have a prenatal checkup once a week. You may only go for maternity leave once every 2-4 weeks before full-term, but after full-term, you must remember to go for a prenatal checkup once a week. Arranging the number of prenatal checkups frequently will make it easier for doctors to detect the condition of the fetus, understand the growth and development of the fetus in a timely manner, and prepare for delivery.

2. Pay attention to fetal movement and contraction frequency. Although the baby is larger and has less space after full term, and is less flexible and has fewer movements, the mother can still feel the fetal movement. If the amplitude and frequency are significantly different from before, such as too few or too many fetal movements, you should seek medical attention in time. Another thing is the frequency of contractions. Generally, contractions are a sign of labor. If the contractions are frequent and intense, you should go to the hospital to check the situation in time.

3. Pregnant mothers who have jobs can apply for maternity leave from their employers at this time. To be on the safe side, pregnant mothers who insist on working during pregnancy can apply for maternity leave from their employers after the full term. After all, they still have to reserve some time for handover, and the time for leave is just right.

4. Try to avoid going out alone. At this time, the baby is already full-term, which means that the baby may be born at any time, so it is actually very dangerous for the pregnant mother to be alone outside. For the safety of yourself and your baby, you should try to have your family accompany you when you go out, sit in the back seat of the car, and fasten your seat belt.

5. Prepare delivery supplies and baby supplies in advance. The baby is about to be born, so you must prepare everything you need in advance. Otherwise, you will always forget things if you are in a hurry to prepare them when the birth starts. For example, it is best to put all the necessary documents in a small zippered bag, diapers, blankets, baby clothes, milk powder, etc., confinement clothes, maternity pads, washbasins, etc. that the mother needs to use, all of which should be prepared in advance, so that you can pack up and leave as soon as the birth starts.

How to buy maternity clothes when pregnant

In terms of style, maternity clothes are generally loose, which is not difficult to wear and does not cause much friction between the skin, thus preventing the sensitive skin from becoming red and itchy during pregnancy. If the belly is relatively large, it will not squeeze the baby, which is more conducive to the growth and development of the fetus.

In terms of materials, most maternity clothes use safer or pure cotton fabrics, which are more comfortable to wear.

From a functional point of view, it is best to buy maternity clothes with breastfeeding function, so as not to have to buy additional clothes during the breastfeeding period. I did not consider this when I bought them, and as a result, after the pregnancy ended and the baby was born, the maternity clothes were no longer useful.