Almost there
This week your baby is around the size of a small watermelon.
Feeling every emotion at once is normal this close to birth.
As birth gets closer, your baby may move down into your pelvis. You'll probably feel increased pressure at the bottom of your bump now, and back pain can build as the baby presses against your spine. It's a common part of these last weeks.
For most parents these last weeks feel like the longest, and pregnancy can be a stressful time as the date nears. An 'is it today?' question can be hard to switch off. This impatience and tiredness are very common and don't mean you're doing anything wrong.
Your due date arrives next week, though babies keep their own timing.
Services ParentSide defines for this stage. Each page explains what the service covers and which professionals are approved to provide it.
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