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A few weeks before her due date, a mother-to-be may find that her baby bump seems lower and that it’s suddenly easier for her to breathe or to eat a meal without experiencing heartburn. The baby drop, also known as the lightning, happens when the baby shifts into a different position in preparation for labor.
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