Week 39 of Pregnancy: The Do’s and Don’ts
By week 39, full term — the brain and lungs are still developing right up to birth. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
Nomsa is a registered midwife with fifteen years in antenatal and delivery care. She reviews KK Baby’s pregnancy, labour and postnatal content and writes our week-by-week series.
By week 39, full term — the brain and lungs are still developing right up to birth. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
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Back support and arm height matter far more than glide mechanisms. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Back support and arm height matter far more than glide mechanisms. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Fortified soya is the closest nutritional match to cow’s milk for toddlers. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents starting solids.
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Bring the red book, medicines, a comforter and phone charger. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Dummies are associated with lower SIDS risk in the first six months and can affect feeding if introduced too early. a full walkthrough from first principles for new parents.
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Shouting works briefly then loses power, and it teaches volume as a tool. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
By week 40, your official due date, though only around one in twenty babies arrive on it. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Clip-on shades with UPF fabric outperform draping a muslin, which traps heat. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Clip-on shades with UPF fabric outperform draping a muslin, which traps heat. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read