Changes During Pregnancy - Week 37

Mother

If you did not have mucous plug that covers your cervix released during the previous week, you may experience it this week. The mucous plug is a thick sticky substance and is yellowish in colour. However most mums hardly notice the release of the mucous plug.

Your doctor may check for a certain kind of bacteria called Group B Strep. These are usually harmless but if they are present during labour, your baby is likely to be prone to meningitis or pneumonia. So your doctor may give you antibiotics to prevent transmission of the bacteria from your body to the baby's body. If you had an infection during a previous delivery, you may catch the infection during your next delivery also. Other possibilities of being prone to this infection are if you develop a fever during labor or have a urinary tract problem.

Some women may face water breaks before pregnancy week 37. Some of you may find that you lose a little weight. This is quite normal. But do remember to continue a healthy diet and drink plenty of water.

Baby

The baby continues growing and adding fat to his muscles. He has developed his finger coordination fully.