Has nesting instinct kicked in for you this week? While it’s exciting to get your home ready for your baby, try to get as much rest as possible. Listen in to find out why taking it easy is so important. In this episode we also answer a question you may have been too afraid to ask – ‘How do I cope with doing a poo after the birth?’ Plus, we'll be talking about what to expect from your body in those first few days and weeks after the birth and hear about what BabyCentre mums have experienced.

The Parent Pod is hosted by Lucy Toseland-Bolton and Claire Mutimer, both mums to young children and both BabyCentre parents. It is produced by BabyCentre UK and Tin Shed Productions. Download all 48 episodes now.

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BabyCenter is one of the most popular pregnancy and parenting resources in the world. The website, app, social media platforms and regular email bulletins offer medically-evidenced based information for those trying to conceive, parents-to-be, as well as mums and dads once their baby has arrived.

Sign up for weekly emailed bulletins and download the BabyCentre app through the App Store or Google Play to follow your pregnancy week-by-week through to the first year of your baby’s life.

If you're interested in reading more about some of the topics in this episode, the following links may be useful:

Your pregnancy at 38 weeks

38 weeks pregnant: fetal development

I'm scared of doing my first poo after giving birth. When will it happen and will it hurt?

Disclaimer: The podcasts don’t replace medical advice and you should always speak to your own doctor, midwife or clinician if you have any concerns.

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