34 weeks pregnant: how the fetus develops and what happens in the body
This week, the body of the future mother continues to accumulate strength, actively preparing for the imminent birth of the baby. The baby himself is almost ready to meet with his mother, because literally in three weeks, and this is less than a month, he will be fully formed and called "full-term." But even if he decides to be born now, he will not be recorded as premature, there will be a postscript of a premature born. He is already completely independent: he can digest incoming food, sees, breathes and does not need any equipment if premature birth occurs.
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Baby at 34 weeks of gestation
Yes, the baby's body is already sufficiently formed in order to continue to exist outside the mother, if necessary, but this does not mean that the time has come for childbirth. The growth of the crumb is already about 45 cm, and its weight is within two kilograms. Now he has his own individual facial features, he is gradually parting with lanugo and original lubricant. The skin becomes noticeably lighter and smoother, his cheeks are already rounded. Now, most of the wakefulness, the baby is busy sucking his thumb, thereby training himself to suck on the mother's breast after birth. At the same time, the training start is also produced by the digestive system. After all, every time the baby swallows amniotic fluid, the body trains in the digestion and removal of "eaten".
By this time, most toddlers take the correct diligence in which they will be born. Ideally, if it is head diligence, that is, head down. But even if this has not happened yet, do not worry, he still has time in stock to take the "start" position.
34 weeks pregnant: norms
Now the baby has grown even more and in his stomach it is getting closer. This situation leads to the fact that it is already problematic to move freely, therefore, even the slightest movement of the baby is perfectly felt by the mother on herself. But the very activity of the crumbs, all for the same reason of lack of sufficient space, may diminish. But each push is often accompanied by pain.
Begin now to record the crumbs' tremors and notice when its activity is more and when it is less. This will allow you to monitor his condition without the help of doctors and understand at an early stage if something goes wrong. On average, the crumb makes itself felt every 10 times within 12 hours. But there is no exact data, since it directly depends on the temperament of the baby. In general, you need to sound the alarm when the little one has not kicked for more than a day.
Now about the characteristics of the body of a pregnant woman by this time. Normally, from the moment of pregnancy, about 12 kg is gained. Anything more is considered overkill. Therefore, try to carefully monitor your food and daily routine.
The requirements for the quality of normal discharge are similar to those of the previous weeks: a homogeneous consistency with a slightly sour odor of a light shade. However, now mucous content may be added to them, which indicates the preparation of the uterus for early delivery. Watery discharge signals the leakage of amniotic fluid, so you should definitely consult a doctor, most likely there is a premature birth.
Pain at 34 weeks gestation
By this time, many have already gotten used to the pains that accompany the expectant mother during the entire perinatal period. And most often they torment the back and lower back. But now, when childbirth is already "on the nose", they will only intensify. According to statistics, three out of four women experience similar problems.
Added to all this are hormonal changes that contribute to the softening of joints and ligaments. All this is done by the body so that at the time of childbirth the child can safely pass through the birth canal, by the way, it will be much easier for the mother herself to give birth. To alleviate your current position and reduce pain, you need to try not to protrude your stomach forward or tilt your back back, this will reduce the load on the spine - just watch your posture. Moreover, you need to give up exhausting housework and not carry heavy things.
A heavy tummy puts a lot of pressure on the legs, so they can sometimes ache, especially in the joints, cramps are possible. Choose the right footwear, orthopedic insoles and a brace. Discard high heels. In addition to the fact that they increase the load on the legs, they also interfere with maintaining balance and can cause a fall. When you sit down or lie down, put your feet on a hill. Before bed, you can ask someone for a massage, or just do a cool foot bath.
Often at this time, a woman feels pain in the pubic area and pelvic bones, which is also due to softened joints and ligaments. But the pain should be tolerable, so if you feel strong, and the gait becomes duck, then you need to tell the doctor about it, this may be a symptom of the development of symphysitis.
Monitor low back pain closely. If it becomes regular, the interval between attacks decreases, and the pains themselves become stronger each time - with a high probability we can talk about premature birth.
