Why the FDA Is Warning Pregnant Women Not to Use Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
Here's what you need to know about the new warning against nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after 20 weeks of pregnancy
third trimester of pregnancy
31 Weeks Pregnant: Beware of False Alarms
When you're 31 weeks pregnant, your baby is pretty active, and while somersaults and jabs to the ribs can be somewhat uncomfortable at times, they're also signs that all is well.
32 Weeks Pregnant: Soothe That Aching Back
When you're 32 weeks pregnant, your baby is almost fully developed and is working on fine-tuning the skills she'll need once she's born, namely, swallowing, breathing and sucking.
33 Weeks Pregnant: You May Start to Have Trouble Breathing
When you're 33 weeks pregnant, you're baby's no longer wrinkled and transparent.
36 Weeks Pregnant: Feeling Pelvic Pressure
When you're 36 weeks pregnant, you're almost at full term, and your baby weighs about 6 pounds and measures roughly 18.5 inches long.
37 Weeks Pregnant: Prepping for a Smooth Delivery
At week 37, health care providers consider a pregnancy to be full term, meaning that you could give birth now with a relatively low risk of complications for your baby.
38 Weeks Pregnant: Get Familiar With Labor Warning Signs
When you're 38 weeks pregnant, your baby is nearing 7 pounds and has organs mature enough to support her in the outside world.
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