Your baby weighs almost 300 grams, and is about 16.5 cm long now. The vernix caseosa (waxy white substance that we mentioned last week), will help your baby journey down the birth canal.
At this stage, she’s swallowing a lot more, and is producing meconium, a black, gooey substance that's the result of swallowed amniotic fluid. Meconium will gather in her bowels until she dirties her diapers for the first time upon delivery. Some babies though, will pass Meconium in the womb, especially if delivery is delayed for too long.
What’s Happening To My Body?
Don’t be surprised if you feel clumsy and uncoordinated. This is due to the change in the center of gravity of your body, thanks to the weight of your womb! You’re now at risk of developing back aches, as your body adjusts itself subtly to compensate for this imbalance. One trick to prevent this is to try walking with your hips aligned with your shoulders, being careful not to slouch your shoulders forward, nor leaning back too much.
Your baby weighs almost 300 grams, and is about 16.5 cm long now. The vernix caseosa (waxy white substance that we mentioned last week), will help your baby journey down the birth canal.
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