Pregnancy Week 36: The Drop

Your baby this week

About the size of a romaine lettuce

~18.7 in · ~5.8 lb

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How your baby is growing this week

Papaya size. Baby drops into pelvis (Lightening).

What your partner is going through

Breathing easier/Walking harder (waddle).

What to focus on this week, dad

01Install infant car seat — LATCH or seatbelt, check level indicator
02Buy pregnancy seatbelt adjuster (Mimi Belt) for safer driving

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Connect with your partner

Discuss your labor support role. She needs to know exactly what you'll do — advocate, hold her hand, manage visitors, or stay quiet.

Source: ACOG

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