Pregnancy
Week 17 of Pregnancy at 3am: A Survival Guide
By week 17, brown fat starts to develop, which will help regulate body temperature after birth. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
Sarah Abbott, IBCLC
Sarah is an international board certified lactation consultant supporting families with breastfeeding, combination feeding, expressing and weaning. She leads our feeding coverage.
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