36 Weeks & 3 days Pregnant: You’ve finally made it to the 36th week of your pregnancy, and now you are considered late preterm, or at 9 months exactly from conception (full term is not until 37 weeks). Congratulations! Your baby will be born anytime now, as most births take place between weeks 37-40. Although this can be an exciting time, it can also cause tons of anxiety as you continue to prepare for your new baby. You should be seeing your healthcare provider (either your doctor or midwife) on a weekly basis to ensure everything is moving along just fine. During this time all women should undergo screening for Group B Streptococcus. This bacteria can be found normally in healthy women, however if passed to the baby during birth, can cause serious lung infections. By undergoing screening during the 35th-37th week, women who carry this bacteria can be found and treated with antibiotics during labor to prevent these infections in the baby.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Sep 2013 04:51:50 +0000
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