This is it. Your baby is on their way, and soon you’ll have a beautiful new family member. You're probably feeling anxious, excited, and nervous. That’s ok. Most women feel the same way as they come closer to giving birth. It may seem hard after all you’ve gone through, but try to appreciate these last few days of pregnancy.
9 Months vs 40 Weeks. Are You Overdue?
It can be confusing, but the difference between your baby’s gestational age and fetal age can lead women to think they’re overdue. The journey through pregnancy begins from the first day of your last normal menstrual period—even though fetal development doesn’t begin until conception. This is called the gestational age. Fetal age is the age of the actual growing fetus. Most references to pregnancy are in gestational age. Because the actual time of conception can be difficult to determine, this creates a more standardized way to keep track of a pregnancy. Because of this variance, there is likely to be a difference between your due date and the day you give birth. Your doctor will let you know if you are overdue.
Breastfeeding
Every woman has a different experience with breastfeeding. While it can be an incredible bonding experience, it isn’t always easy or intuitive for every woman. There are many ways women choose to nourish their babies. Oftentimes, it comes down to trial and error and determining what works best for you, your baby, and your lifestyle. For more in-depth information, check out our resources on breastfeeding
If You Choose Formula
If you decide you want to incorporate formula into your feeding plan, there are some important things you’ll want to know–like, what’s in formula? How do you make a bottle? How much formula does your baby need? The answers may vary depending on your specific situation and the unique nutrition needs of your baby. Don't worry—you can do this! If you have questions, we have a guide to formula feeding to give you the information you need to get started.
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