A little preparation
Two small things to try
Review any arrangements tied to a fixed date.
Prepare a neutral update that shares no private detail.
Optional ideas for everyday family life. Choose what works for you.
Pregnancy week by week · Trimester 3
Week 40
Leave the calendar open
A week number is not an announcement that something has happened. Keep bookings and family messages flexible, and avoid promises about when you will be available.
Family lifeREAD. REFLECT. PREPARE.
Leave the calendar open
A week number is not an announcement that something has happened. Keep bookings and family messages flexible, and avoid promises about when you will be available.
Baby development and health
Reviewed development information for this week is being prepared. Explore the practical ideas and reading below in the meantime.
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A smaller, more useful pregnancy wardrobe
Choose clothes around your own day, existing favourites and the effort of looking after them. You do not need a completely new wardrobe to mark a new stage.
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Making space for your own choices in family conversations
Advice about pregnancy can drift into decisions about your whole household. Keep conversations warm while being clear about which choices belong to you.
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Make a useful household handover card
A short note can answer the questions that otherwise return to one person. Build a card for a recurring task, then test whether somebody else can actually use it.
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