
The Final Countdown Pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks (280 days), but babies rarely arrive exactly on their due dat...

Final Stretch of Pregnancy In the last weeks of pregnancy, your belly feels big and heavy, and you might feel a bit clum...

Baby’s Final Preparations Labor usually starts between 38 and 42 weeks, with most babies arriving within two weeks of th...

Full-term Baby At 37 weeks, first-time moms may feel the baby drop lower into the pelvis, which can make breathing easie...

Baby’s Skin Is Smooth At this stage, you may feel occasional tightening in your lower belly, called Braxton Hicks contra...

Baby’s Position Is Important At this point in pregnancy, you’ve likely gained about 24–29 pounds, which can make you fee...