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11/15/2008 - by Anne Marie Nielson
Pregnancy Week
24
You're Pregnant! Week
24
You may be wondering if it is safe to travel during your
pregnancy, because your cousin's wedding is coming up in a few
weeks. Why does everyone plan these things when you're
pregnant? As long as you and baby are in good health, there is
no reason why you can't travel. If you need to fly, contact the
airlines for any special rules or restrictions they may have
for pregnant passengers. Many will not allow a pregnant woman
over 36 weeks to fly. If you've had pregnancy complications,
bleeding or premature labor symptoms, you should send your
regrets and remain safe at home.
If you do travel, you may want to have a copy of your medical
records with you, just in case something happens and you need
to get medical care. When you do travel, be sure and stay
hydrated. Drink enough water. Choose clothing that is loose and
comfortable. Bring snacks so you can stave off nausea and
fatigue. If you're driving, stop frequently to stretch and walk
around. If you are traveling on a plane or a train, get up and
walk around to keep your circulation going. On a plane, ask for
a seat on the aisle so you don't have to climb over someone
when you're going to the bathroom. If you start feeling a bit
off or feel contractions, alert the flight attendant or train
attendant.
YOUR BABY
The air sacs in your baby's lungs are beginning to develop, and
will continue to grow for the next nine years. When your baby
takes his or her first breath after birth, the air sacs will
fill for the first time. Baby can blink his or her eyes now. It
is possible to detect the brain waves your baby has in response
to sound and light at this point. If baby was born right now,
there would be a chance of survival with a lot of special care
in a neonatal intensive care unit. Hopefully, that won't happen
and baby will stay snug in your womb, growing and developing.
This week, baby is about 14 inches long from head to toe, and
weighs about 1-2/3 pounds.
YOUR BODY
As your belly gets bigger, you may be feeling a little more
fatigue. Cut back on your schedule if possible and give
yourself a break. It takes a lot of energy to grow a baby and
lug all that necessary equipment like the placenta around!
Don't be afraid to ask for help from family and friends, both
now and after the baby is born. It's okay.
Prenatal massage can help relieve normal pregnancy discomforts
and make you feel really good and relaxed. If you've never
tried it, go for it. It may be something to save up for if they
are expensive in your area, or maybe you can drop a hint for a
massage as a baby shower gift. If you don't have access to
anyone trained in pregnancy massage, just sharing a gentle body
rub with your partner with relaxing music playing in the
background can also do wonders.
At From Pregnancy To Baby, we try
to provide you with all of the latest information about going
through your pregnancy from your first trimester to the first
years of your new babies life. We also provide the highest
quality books and products to help you through that time.
Source: http://www.frompregnancytobaby.com/pregnancy-week-24.html
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