This article discusses the progress a baby and a mother-to-be go through during the 10th and 12th week of pregnancies.
40th Week of Pregnancy
Congratulations! You have finally made it to the 40th week of pregnancy, officially the last, as the baby could come any time now. However, it is natural to go past the 40th week depending upon the baby and his condition. This is the time to relax and wait the arrival of your baby more so if it has come after much waiting. When pregnancy seems to be illusive, the only thing that crosses the mind is how to get pregnant and for that, you are ready to go to all lengths, whether it is medically or otherwise.
Rib Pain During Pregnancy
Rib pain during pregnancy can be a persistent problem, especially during the third trimester. Your rib cage may feel mildly sore or extremely tender and bruised. You may have discomfort on either side, or both sides, though it is commonly worse on the right side of the ribs. Pain occurs in and under the ribs as your uterus grows. Later in pregnancy, your abdomen becomes stretched, and your uterus stretches upward as well as outward. Your pelvis and abdomen are becoming full, and your baby is beginning to press up under your ribs and chest. This upward pressure from your baby may also make you feel short of breath. This pressure on your ribs and diaphragm may also result in shoulder pain, because there are nerves in the diaphragm which can refer pain into the shoulders.