Any day now
You may feel ready to meet your new baby, but they are still enjoying their time in the womb. Be patient, contractions will begin any day now!
Many overdue mamas feel heaviness in the pelvic area due to the baby's head settling into the pelvic region in preparation for birth. Your bladder is under pressure so you are probably going to the restroom very often. To sleep better, limit your water intake near bedtime [1].
Throughout the third trimester, the walls of your veins relax due to hormones, which can lead to varicose veins— most often in the legs. You may feel swelling, heaviness, and itching in your legs. Try to elevate your legs as often as you can, continue to take daily walks, and do gentle exercises such as yoga, stretching, or light swimming. All of these can help improve blood circulation. Your doctor may also recommend compression stocking [2].
Discharge
Discharge should be thick, light in color, uniform, and with no unpleasant odor. At this time, you may release white or pinkish mucus. This is the mucous plug, which begins to dislodge as the cervix softens as part of the birthing process.
Leakage or profuse discharge of clear fluid is a sign of imminent labor, so inform your doctor. If you notice bloody discharge, seek immediate medical assistance [3, 4].
