Weeks 37 to Week 41 of the pregnancy are considered as full term pregnancy times. Labor pains during this time are perfectly normal and desirable.
He is doing perfectly well. With all growth parameters satisfied, the baby is all set to pick a nice birthday date. He is inhaling amniotic fluid which could cause hiccoughs. These are medically considered as a positive growth indicator. With an average size of 20 inches, the child is working on his grip. Reflexes by now are fully functional. All internal organs have also now developed.
Mothers might experience increased vaginal discharge at this stage of pregnancy. If you are waiting for the expected due date of pregnancy then be prepared to wait a little longer or be surprised by an unanticipated labor. Its rather rare that a women delivers exactly on her scheduled due date.
As your body prepares for the pregnancy, it discharges cervical mucus. This mucus plug deals with the undesired bacterial infection around the uterus area. Some expecting mothers might soon loose this mucus plug. As for the rest, delivery is just around the corner. So don't panic if you exceed the anticipated due date. Enjoy eating in this last stage of pregnancy.