Week 38 of Pregnancy (Trimester 3 of Preganancy)

I am having ante-natal checkups with the midwife every week now. Baby is still cephalic, and everything is fine. I did ask about some dizzy spells I have been having, particularly after eating. The midwife suggested a visit to the doctor to rule out any other possibilities, and then another blood test to check my iron levels.

Doctor has given me the all clear. Apparently the faintness is just down to the fact that my huge belly – with the enlarged uterus and extra blood supply that that and the placenta needs – is diverting more blood flow away from my head! This becomes particularly noticeable when I have eaten a meal, as blood is also diverted to the intestines to help with carrying away the proceeds of digestion (with all the best bits of course going to baby first!). So, I just need to change position often i.e. avoid standing or sitting in one position for too long to encourage a more active blood supply.

The fine downy lunago that has been covering the baby’s skin is now starting to disappear. Some babies will still have some at birth, particularly along the line of their spine..

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