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You

How can you tell a Braxton Hicks contraction from a real contraction? Braxton Hicks' will be irregular in length, irregular in their timing and not get stronger. Real contractions will get closer together, last longer each time and get progressively worse. If you still aren't sure, take a hot shower. Hot showers usually ease Braxton Hicks and false labor, while it may aid true labor.

Your Baby

Baby is 46.2 cm long and weighs 2383 grams. The lanugo is wearing off now. With less lanugo on your baby, it means his fat is developing. Your baby will weigh anywhere from two to three kilograms this week. He will continue to add a quarter of a kilo of pure baby fat each week until delivery. And just because your baby is putting fat on doesn't mean that you should. Continue to eat a healthy diet so that the weight will be easier to lose after delivery.

Pregnancy Planning From Kidspot

• Check you've got your baby equipment organised
• Writing a birth plan
• Choosing a baby name

Pregnancy Week By Week

• First Trimester weeks 6 - 13
• Second Trimester weeks 14 - 26
• Third Trimester weeks 27 - 41

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