Week 41: Time to think about postpartum warning signs. Make sure you know what is normal and what is not.

BirthWatch Tips
  • Call your doctor or midwife immediately if you develop these signs of postpartum infection: a temperature above 100.4, very heavy bleeding (soaking a pad every 1-2 hours), and/or pain in your abdomen. About.com

Tips for Week 40

BirthWatch Recommends:

The Poo Bomb: True Tales of Parental Terror

Sometimes you just have to get your laugh on. Jeff Vogel is wry, hilarious, and hits the nail on the head with his descriptions of the insanely, impossibly weird experiences of new parenthood. Enjoy!

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