28 week of pregnancy: how the fetus develops and what happens in the body
Well, the threshold of the third trimester has come, which puts on the shoulders of the expectant mother even more responsibility for the safety of her health. You need to be very careful and careful: avoid falls, unnecessary shaking, and also try not to expose yourself to overwork. Childbirth is getting closer, so now you need to start slowly. collect a bag with which you will then go to the hospital and, if possible, start attending special courses for women in "position".
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28 weeks pregnant - what happens to the baby
As in previous weeks, this baby continues to improve its body and all its functions. The baby's weight already reaches a kilogram, and the growth varies between 38-39 cm. Active formation takes place in the bone tissue, the alveoli of the lungs are formed, which will give the baby the opportunity to breathe without assistance. The brain of the crumbs also works, grooves regularly appear on it and gyrus, which were formed earlier, develop. The fatty layer accumulates, which helps to smooth the skin of the crumb. Now he is getting a little closer than it was before. He often communicates with his mother through kicks and jerks, as if letting him know that everything is fine with him and he also cannot wait for that long-awaited moment of meeting.
By the way, if for some reason preterm labor begins now, you should know that the baby at this time is considered quite viable. There is every chance that everything will end in success. Now, with every week, the chances of a baby's survival in case of premature birth are multiplying, only for this it is still necessary that the perinatal center be equipped with special artificial bearing equipment.
28 weeks pregnant - what happens to mom
The main thing that distinguishes this week of pregnancy from the previous ones is the strong and frequent movements of the crumbs. It becomes larger, accordingly, it takes up more space in the stomach and now its movements are more tangible. Considering that now the little one has his own daily routine, his activity will be somewhat orderly. That makes it possible for mom to control the state of the child. According to the observations of experts, babies behave much more actively in the evenings than in the morning. Many mothers note that when they walk and move themselves, the child behaves quietly, but as soon as she calms down herself, the baby immediately responds with a kick. This is due to the fact that at the moment of movement the baby is rocked and falls asleep, and during the period of mother's calm he wakes up and wants to play.
The increased activity of the child can be characterized by other factors. For example, with a large amount of glucose consumed by the mother, or at times of an increase in the level of adrenaline in the blood, which happens during stress and emotional arousal. When exactly the child's activity is considered normal - no one can say, since this is an individual indicator that is associated with the temperament of the baby. That is why you need to be attentive and listen to the child's personal rhythm, which will become that rating scale. The only thing when you need to immediately inform the doctor about your condition, when the baby did not show signs of activity throughout the day.
There are no special changes in the allocation plan for this period. Light milky in color, uniform consistency and sourish "aroma" remain normal. Any changes in color and consistency, especially when accompanied by other symptoms, should alert and become a reason for seeking medical attention. In case of severe unbearable pain, discharge of blood and clear fluid, an ambulance must be called urgently. Since this is either the onset of premature labor, or, in the case of blood, placental abruption.
Pain at 28 weeks gestation
The seventh month is considered the most perceptible for the mother's body. This is due to the large transformations that overtake a woman, which is not least due to the growth of the uterus and crumbs. Therefore, this week, a woman may experience pain in the order of things. First of all, of course, we are talking about lower back pain, which appears due to a shift in the center of gravity, back and abdomen, which is explained by softening of the ligaments and joints. The nature of the pain can be compared to what one feels during the development of sciatica. That is, the epicenter falls not only on the back, but also spreads along the thighs, reaching the knees and ankles. The enlarged uterus begins to press on the sciatic nerve, which causes this kind of pain. As a rule, this pain occurs spontaneously, but it is not so strong, but quite bearable and mostly aching. Therefore, with severe unbearable pain, you need to urgently call an ambulance, as this may be a sign of premature delivery.
You need to be attentive to the sensations in the abdomen. Periodic and quickly subsiding pains, which are due to the activity of the crumbs, will be normal. If a dull pain appears under the ribs, which occurs after a meal, while nausea appears, a pulling sensation in the abdomen and a bitter belching - you need to urgently talk with your doctor, as this may be gallstone cholecystitis.
It is worthwhile to be wary of the frequent occurrence of edema. Of course, few people manage to do without them, but it is one thing when the swelling is weak and quickly passes, and quite another when it is strong and lasts for a long time. At high intensity, you should definitely talk to your doctor in order to prevent preeclampsia. Try to keep your weight under control and not go far beyond the boundaries. Adjust your diet, introduce more fresh fruits and vegetables into the diet, drink at least 1.5 liters of liquid (this includes soups, juices, and milk, etc.). To reduce thirst to a minimum and prevent water retention in the body, you need to reduce the amount of salt, smoked meats, spicy and fatty foods consumed.
