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| The Seventh Month About You: You may be experiencing a variety of symptoms associated with your pregnancy, which could include: • more pronounced and frequent fetal movements • achiness in your lower abdomen or back (caused by ligaments stretching to support your uterus) • heartburn, indigestion, flatulence, bloating, constipation, leg cramps • increasing whitish vaginal discharge (leukorrhea) • mild swelling of your ankles and feet, occasionally of your hands and face • changes in your skin pigmentation of your face and/or abdomen • varicose veins in your legs; hemorrhoids • shortness of breath • difficulty sleeping or getting comfortable • sporadic Braxton Hicks contractions which are usually painless (your uterus hardens for a moment, then returns to normal) • clumsiness • colostrum from enlarged breasts • apprehension about motherhood, the baby's health, and labour and delivery • increasing thoughts and occupation about the baby • boredom and weariness with being pregnant; anxious for it to be over About Baby: Your baby is growing every day and now has the following characteristics: • weighs approximately 3 pounds • begins to store fat • may hiccup, suck her thumb, or cry • can taste sweet and sour • responds to stimuli including light, sound and pain What to do this month: • Finalize your birth plan with your Doula; discuss it with your caregiver • Read Pregnancy and Birth, The Best Evidence: Making Decisions that are Right for You and Your Baby, by Joyce Barrett, MD and Teresa Pitman Appointments this month:
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