Hair loss after pregnancy is something that women who have given birth often experience. In fact, more than 50 percent of women experience this loss of hair problem at some stage during their pregnancy and after — though most occur between one to five months after giving birth. Obviously, this is not a pleasant experience to have for these women, as it will affect their looks, mood and self confidence. It is worse enough that most women have to deal with post-natal depression, this additional problem could really add more salt to the wound.
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I think nature’s way of making moms-to-be look forward to labor is to make the final month so uncomfortable. I’m ready. After all, I’ve managed nine months of pregnancy. I can handle whatever comes next.

Your baby’s growth during weeks 37 to 40
Week 37
By the end of this week, your baby will be considered full-term. He or she isn’t quite done growing yet, but the rate of weight gain has slowed to about a half-ounce a day. As fat is being laid down, your baby’s body is slowly becoming rounder.

Sex seems to play some role in determining size at birth. If you have a
boy, he’ll likely weigh a bit more than a baby girl born to you at a similar
length of gestation.
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Your baby’s growth during weeks 33 to 36

Week 33
Your baby is continuing to gain weight at a fairly rapid rate, putting on
about a half-pound a week. In fact, the next four weeks will be a period of extraordinary growth. As your pregnancy approaches term next month, your baby will begin to gain weight a bit more slowly.

The pupils of your baby’s eyes are now well developed enough to constrict, dilate and detect light. Your baby’s lungs are much more completely developed, which allows for some optimism if he or she is born this week. Babies born at this stage need extra care, but almost all will be healthy.

Week 34
The white, waxy coating protecting your baby’s skin (vernix) is becoming thicker this week. When your baby is born, you may see traces of vernix first-hand, especially under your baby’s arms, behind the ears and in the groin area.

At the same time, the soft, downy hair that has grown on the skin for the past several months (lanugo) is now almost completely gone.

At 34 weeks into your pregnancy, your baby weighs about 5  1 /2 pounds and is about 12  1 /2  inches long, crown to rump.
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Your baby’s growth during weeks 29 to 32

Week 29
Your baby’s weight and size are continuing to increase this week. As a
result, you’re probably feeling increased activity inside your uterus, with your baby’s movements more frequent and vigorous. Some of your baby’s jabs and punches may even take your breath away.

Week 30
Your baby is continuing to steadily add weight and layers of fat. From now until about your 37th week of pregnancy, your baby will gain about a half-pound a week.

Your baby may be practicing breathing movements this week by moving
his or her diaphragm in a repeating rhythm. These movements may even give your baby a case of hiccups. As your baby continues making these movements, you may occasionally notice a slight twitching in your uterus, like little spasms.

At 30 weeks into your pregnancy, your baby weighs about 3 pounds and is about 10  1 /2  inches long, crown to rump.
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Your baby’s growth during weeks 25 to 28

Week 25
though. If she or he wants to grasp a Your baby’s hands are now fully
developed, complete with miniature fingernails and the ability to curl his
or her fingers into a tiny fist. Your baby is probably using these hands
this week to discover different body parts. He or she is exploring the
environment and structures inside your uterus, including the umbilical
cord. The nerve connections to your baby’s hands have a long way to go, big toe, it won’t be an easy task.
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