Lightening

Also called dropping because the abdomen changes shape as the baby appears to drop several inches. This occurs when the head of the baby drops into the pelvis. This happens at the end of pregnancy, usually between two or three weeks before labor. Lightening makes breathing easier, but increases pressure in the pelvis and on the bladder.

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