The Science Behind Week 39 of Pregnancy
By week 39, full term — the brain and lungs are still developing right up to birth. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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By week 39, full term — the brain and lungs are still developing right up to birth. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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