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Your Pregnant Body - Month by Month

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

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Pregnancy Month Nine

This mom is 39 weeks pregnant with her first baby.

Katerina
Physical Changes in Pregnancy

  • Can you believe how big your belly has gotten? Typically your uterus will measure about 40 centimeters from your pubic bone.
  • You may notice many contractions as you prepare for labor.
  • Your breasts make their final preparations for breastfeeding, this may include leaking.
  • Do you often wonder if you are in labor?

Emotional Mom

  • Build your confidence in breastfeeding.
  • Remember that parenting is one day at a time. Enjoy your baby each day and go slowly.

Pregnancy Month Nine

Photo © K. Sachko

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