Dr. Marcello Pietrantoni

Courtesy of The Complete Illustrated Pregnancy Companion, Robin Elise Weiss, L.C.C.E., C.D. (DONA) with Dr. Marcello Pietrantoni, M.D., F.A.C.O.G

Courtesy of The Complete Illustrated Pregnancy Companion, Robin Elise Weiss, L.C.C.E., C.D. (DONA) with Dr. Marcello Pietrantoni, M.D., F.A.C.O.G

Week 41 and beyond:

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Week 40:

• Have a pedicure
• Dsicuss pictures for labor and birth
• Prepare a list of helpers for after the baby arrives
• Plan a date night

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Week 39::

Courtesy of The Complete Illustrated Pregnancy Companion, Robin Elise Weiss, L.C.C.E., C.D. (DONA) with Dr. Marcello Pietrantoni, M.D., F.A.C.O.G

Week 38:

• Make a trial run to your place of birth
• Learn about vaginal exams before labor
• Have a neonatal intensive care nursery plan
• Deal with comments about pain medication in labor

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Week 37:

• Install your baby's car seat
• Know the signs of labor
• Pack a labor and birth bag for the big day
• Get a henna tattoo
• Take pictures of your pregnant belly

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Week 36:

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Week 35:

• Finalize your birthplan
• Visit a breastfeeding group or new mother's group
• Learn about breech babies
• Prepare your pet or the new baby

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Week 34:

• Prepare for nausea to return
• Schedule your group B strep screening
• Purchasing nursing tops
• Choose your music for labor
• Learn about amniotic fluid

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Courtesy of The Complete Illustrated Pregnancy Companion, Robin Elise Weiss, L.C.C.E., C.D. (DONA) with Dr. Marcello Pietrantoni, M.D., F.A.C.O.G

Week 33:

• Learn about relaxation for labor
• Buy a breastfeeding bra
• Deal with comments on your belly size and shape
• Combat end-of-pregnancy worries

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