You’re almost there!
In a few short weeks, your baby will be born! Try to spend these precious days taking good care of yourself — eat healthy foods, get more rest, do gentle stretching, and go for nice walks.
The baby, most likely, has already turned upside down. This is the optimal position for childbirth [1].
Periodically, the uterus may rhythmically tighten and relax. Don't panic, these are most likely Braxton-Hicks contractions. The muscles of the uterus are preparing for childbirth. These contractions are usually painless and often go away if you change your position or rest. Closer to childbirth, they may become stronger and more frequent.
If you have painful contractions that last more than a minute and are less than five minutes apart, call your doctor immediately [2, 3, 4].
If you are expecting twins
Prepare to return from the hospital. Experienced mothers of twins will often advise that you buy and prepare healthy food and fill the freezer with it [5]. During the first days with two babies, you will barely have time to heat something up in the microwave.
Discharge
Vaginal discharge should be a thick milky-white liquid. Yellow or green discharge with a foul odor is a sign of infection and you should consult your doctor about it. If you notice bloody discharge, seek immediate medical help [6].
