40 Weeks Pregnant - Natural Pregnancy Week-By-Week

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Week 40 of Pregnancy 🤰 40 weeks pregnant, 40 week pregnancy, week 40 pregnancy, 40th week of pregnancy

What’s up with baby’s “cone-head” look at birth? And when do most mamas actually give birth (relative to their due date)?

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YIPPEE! You’ve reached the “end” of your pregnancy! (Although, for many mamas, it ain’t over yet!)
Fortunately, Baby Natural’s still probably at the same stats as last week: 7 to 9 pounds in weight, and 18 to 22 inches in length.
Baby’s bones are mostly cartilage, and the bones in the skull are not yet fused—perfect to move and compress a bit when Baby Natural makes his grand entrance.

In fact, the bones in the skull can overlap and cause “molding” at birth—more commonly known as cone-headedness. Don’t worry, that pointy head look is only temporary. (And, I gotta say, even though we were mentally prepared for this, my hubs and I were still pretty shocked when our baby Griffin looked like something out of the movie Alien.)
When he is born, baby will recognize your voice and probably your partner’s too. But baby won’t be able to get a terribly good look at you. At birth, baby can really only make out lights, shapes, and movement. But by one month, he will be able to focus on things 8 to 10 inches away—in other words, the perfect distance to a parent’s face. ❤️

You at 40 Weeks Pregnant 🚺

If you’re like 1 in 20 moms, you will give birth on your due date.
Yep, your likelihood of delivering right on the date is 4%, according to data from the Perinatal Institute.
Whereas 60% of babies are born within a week on either side of their due date. And more than 90% are born within 2 weeks on either side of their due date.
In fact, you are statistically most likely to give birth 1 week and 1 day after your due date if you are a first-time mom.
Get the theme here? “Due date” isn't really the greatest term for what’s going on here. “Guess” date is a little more like it!

You got this, mama! 💡

You’ve done your homework. You’ve trained your mind, body, and spirit. You’ve fed yourself and your baby the best pregnancy diet you could. You’ve chosen your best birth location, put together a great support team, and packed your hospital bag.
So what more can you do?
Stay positive, and expect the best! For inspiration, browse our gallery of natural childbirth stories from mamas just like you.
You are about to embark on a transformative yet utterly ordinary journey. You follow in the footsteps of billions of mamas who’ve delivered their babies before you. You are in excellent company. And soon your heart will crack wide open as you welcome a love into your life like you’ve never known before :)
We at Mama Natural are behind you. We believe in you. We love you. And we know this one thing to be true: You've got this!

Week 40 To-Dos ✅

Scroll to the bottom of this post on red raspberry leaf tea, and make some “labor day tea.”
Keep up with your positive childbirth affirmations!

[ccampbell]

"due date" is today! 😆 Shout-out to other mamas who are sitting around at 40weeks with their baby still happy as a clam inside 💕

[TheAayize]

I love your videos! I’m not partnered with the woman carrying my child so i watch these videos to feel involved and your channel is my favorite ❤❤❤

[Jazzy]

First time mom at 40 weeks with baby boy, I can’t wait

[an.anagho]

Im due today and no signs of labour yet. I think my little miracle is still feeling very comfy❤😂

[saratellsstories]

Baby came right on my due date! I drank tea made from pineapple rind a couple days up to labor, as well as taking Dr Christiansens birth prep pills starting at 37 weeks and doubling the dose so by the time I went into labor I had only one pill left to take! I also did a lot of walking the day before. Even though I don't think you can make labor start, I also think those things helped. I did nipple stimulation in between contractions once I was pretty sure I was in labor so it would continue. My midwife showed up to do a basic checkup and it was just in time because I was dilated to a 4 and going strong and I needed support. I had a natural birth at home in a birth pool. I had two midwives, one doula, and my husband all coaching me and I needed all that support and more! I suprised myself with how much I could handle and almost didn't believe I had done it once baby was born. I feel so happy to have accomplished my first natural birth (I had two previous with epidurals). At home was so much more empowering, and the only issue was I didn't know what to expect so I was often concerned, but all the stuff I studied brought me back to the basics (bhavabirth.com had a class that saved my bacon, all their information helped so much!). Thank you for your videos. My kids got to see baby come out (we woke them at the last second and got lucky, haha) and they thought it was super cool. I applaud anyone who supports women giving birth naturally! Also, I am totally for epidurals too because natural birth is the hardest thing I've ever done!!!

[riseandrosary]

40+4 today! Praying she comes any moment now

[mariahruiz]

I’m a first time mom and I’m 40 weeks! Hopefully my baby girl arrives soon! ❤️

[celestedeemagabo]

39 weeks today and I'm head starting on 40 weeks by watching your vid! So excited to meet my baby. More power to you channel! Thank you so much for guiding us on this amazing journey called pregnancy!!

[kgomotsocharisma]

I’m 39 weeks this week with my first. I have mild lower abdominal pains and they have been coming 10-15 minutes apart. Not increasing in strength. Hope it’s the beginning of true labour.

[gracesanni]

39 weeks today, can't wait for her arrival

[minervamariekirk]

My due date is today! I'm gonna have my Baby Boy today!👶🏽💙👣

[naziyanadaf]

I am also waiting for my baby since my LMP I am watching you and my EDD is 8 dec 2022

[derrickthecoolkid]

Thank you so much me and my daughter watch you all the way to the end❤ we love you I would love to keep in touch please tell me how😅

[fleursdore]

I’m tired 39 weeks and 4 days today 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[Missblondiee]

I’m 40 + 2 today … no sign of labor . Doctor scheduled me for induction next week … 😢

[pareeshaslaughter]

okay so I’m supposed to be due today‼️ 4/17/2024🎉🎉🎉………but my baby girl has not arrived yet 😂😂 she’s loving all the shrimp steaks and smoothies, in her warm jacuzzi pool! 😮😮😮 I hope she arrives soon enough in the week tho

[freyadawn]

My 1st was born at 39 weeks and I’m currently 39 weeks and 4 days with #2 I do feel like this is my last week but idk I guess I will find out soon

[flowerpower]

Due date 03/10/23. Currently 39 weeks +1 day not feeling

[alexandriafernandes]

I'm due today but only dilated to a 2 :( This is my second too

[Shaquitra]

Due in 2 days otherwise I have to be induced I’m 4 cm already so I’m hoping me and baby can make it on time. It’s surreal to know she’ll be out in the world very very soon 🥹💕