Your Body at 36 Weeks: Self-Care & Date Prep Routines
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Youâve hit the 36-week markâcongratulations, mama. This is the sweet spot where awareness, nourishment, and gentle prep come together in one beautiful season of waiting (and growing).
Fun Fact: Studies show that eating 6 Medjool dates a day from 36 weeks on may help soften the cervix, reduce the need for induction, and even shorten early labor.
So, Why Is 36 Weeks So Important?
This is when your baby is putting on that last layer of baby fat, practicing breathing, and dropping lower into position. For you? Itâs time to lean into nourishment, relaxation, and small but powerful rituals that support your body in the final stretch.
Your Third Trimester Checklist:
âď¸ Start eating 6 dates a day (2 Due Date Prep bars = â )
âď¸ Gentle stretching, squats, and pelvic tilts to support babyâs descent
âď¸ Drink plenty of water & mineral-rich teas
âď¸ Practice mindful breathing or visualizations daily
âď¸ Finalize your birth preferences and postpartum plans
Why Due Date Prep Bars Make It Easy:
Each bar is packed with 3 Medjool datesâso eating 2 a day checks off your entire labor prep recommendation. No sticky fingers, no blender mess. Just snack, sip, and relax.
This Week, Be Gentle with Yourself
Whether you're nesting, napping, or riding waves of emotion, rememberâyour body is working overtime. Take the walk. Take the nap. Take the snack. Youâre doing enough. You ARE enough.