You may have gained 20-30lb (9-13kg) and you still have a month to go. It isn't unusual for your weight to stay the same at each of your weekly visits after this point. The maximum amount of amniotic fluid surrounds the baby now. However some of this fluid gets reabsorbed into your body, which decreases the fluid level and thereby offers more room to the baby. The increased pressure of the uterus on your stomach makes it difficult for you to digest normal sized meals. Mini meals and a series of snacks seems a better option rather than large meal portions.

Another list of interesting nutrition-packed snacks for you to consider:

• Yoghurt mixed with cereal and dried fruits

• Hard boiled eggs

• Dried fruit and nuts

• Low fat cheese slices

• Hummus and bean dips

• Whole grain crackers

• Muffins, breads, pitas

• Fresh fruits and vegetables

Most of these foods make for great meals and snacks even after your baby arrives, so keep your refrigerator well stocked as you may not find the time to do grocery shopping later.

Labor is something many women worry about as soon as they find out about their pregnancy. Some worry at a later stage, as their pregnancy progresses Dads to-be also feel some fear but in a different way and for different reasons. It is best to keep yourself abreast with issues concerning pregnancy, the birth process as the more prepared you are, the more confident you will be. Many fears or doubts can be put to rest if you are armed with the right knowledge. At the same token, you shouldn't get carried away with other mothers' experiences and clutter your mind with unnecessary load of information that does little other than cause you to be more afraid of the unfamiliar.