By the eighth month, your baby is becoming her own little person. The baby weighs around 4 pounds (1,800 g) and measures about 16 to 18 inches long (40 to 45 cm). She is almost ready to make an appearance. The baby has red, wrinkled skin but would likely survive easily outside the uterus at this point in time. The baby will still continue to grow inside your uterus with every body part still maturing.
It's a toss up as to what wears on you more - being pregnant or working 9 to 5. It's no wonder that when you put the two together, you're worn out by noon and ready for bed by 7 p.m. If your bulging belly is affecting your ability to work, you may consider some of the following suggestions to help cope with your day a little better:
Are you anxious about labor and delivery? Are you eager to learn as much as you can about it ahead of time? If so, start by learning about different delivery positions.
With your due date fast approaching, you should start shopping around for a few infant essentials. You'll need a car seat to take your baby home from the hospital. Once home, you should have a crib or a bassinet for your baby to sleep in. Other must-haves include diapers - cloth or disposable - and some sleepers, booties or socks, hats, blankets, and some one-piece outfits. For the rest, keep your fingers crossed that your family, friends, and colleagues will shower you with gifts.