Week 42

42-week fetus development

How does the 42 week fetus develop?

The baby is now as big as a jackfruit and is gradually peeling off the protective wax outside, so baby's skin may be a little dry at this time. 98% of babies will be born this week.

However, if your baby is born too late, your baby's appearance will be a little different from a baby born on time. Babies born overdue often have dry, flaky, and red skin. Usually when these babies are born, little amniotic fluid is released and they may have to pass through their stool to come out. Your baby's stools at this time are usually green, so your baby will be green at birth.

A change in the mother's body at 42 weeks of pregnancy

How does the mother's body change?

If you read this article by aFamilyToday Health, you are one of the rare mothers who are pregnant until 42 weeks. You may feel crazy nervous, but rest assured as long as the doctor are closely monitoring the condition of mother and baby, everything is still ok. It is extremely rare that a baby is born after 42 weeks of pregnancy, so the mother will quickly give birth to only.

What are the things you need to pay attention to?

The mother's labor time at this time is being prolonged or delayed. Both mother and baby are at risk of trauma during childbirth and the likelihood that mothers will need a cesarean section at this time is doubling.

Doctor's advice about 42 week pregnancy

What should mom discuss with the doctor?

During this time, tell your doctor right away if your baby's movements slow down and any discharge is coming from your mother's vagina.

What tests do you need to know?

At 42 weeks, your doctor may order a non-pressure test to make sure the baby is okay and that fetal development is normal. This will probably help you to decide whether or not to have a baby.

Maternal and fetal health at 42 weeks

What do you need to know to ensure safety during pregnancy?

1. Hemorrhoids during pregnancy

You may feel pelvic discomfort and hemorrhoids because your baby is continuing to put pressure on her pelvis. You will have difficulty sleeping because of your hormones and spirit. Mom is likely to experience a lot of seizures this week. Everything she has felt over the past weeks will become stronger. But don't worry, mom is still in normal fertility.

2. Stress

Mom should avoid stressful feelings. Going through the parental days is a very difficult thing, but try to stay as calm as possible because the baby is very safe in the womb, the baby will be born soon.