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Week 34 of Pregnancy: Starting Perineal Massage and Preparing for Birth

Week 34 of Pregnancy: Starting Perineal Massage and Preparing for Birth

You have made it to week 34. Your baby is about the size of a cantaloupe, your belly is definitely in the way, and birth is roughly 6 weeks away. This is the week most healthcare professionals recommend starting perineal massage — and it is also a great time to start pulling together the rest of your birth preparation.