36 weeks pregnant: how the fetus develops and what happens in the body
Well, here's the last month of the perinatal period, there is very little left before the birth. At this stage, most women, exhausted by the inconstancy of their body, have an irresistible desire to see their child as soon as possible and as quickly as possible. get yourself back to your prenatal state... However, it is still too early to think about the latter, because even after the baby is born, for at least six months one cannot start strong physical exertion, especially if a cesarean section was performed.
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Baby at 36 weeks pregnant
This week, the baby is almost completely prepared: its organs can function outside the mother's womb, they have reached their maturity, a sufficient amount of subcutaneous fat has formed. Now his skin has smoothed and cute folds have appeared. Now the baby is quite heavy and large, his height is about 47 cm, and his weight can exceed 2.5 kg. But even in such a situation, the body finds something that still needs to be developed.
They train and prepare to launch the thyroid gland and immunity, the liver still continues to store iron. The little one himself is still training to suck on the breast by sucking on his fingers, including on his legs, drinking and spitting out amniotic fluid.
Now the baby has the same appearance with which he will appear before mom, nothing significant will happen in the rest of the time, except perhaps an increase in height and weight. The baby's skull remains soft, which will greatly facilitate the process of birth. After giving birth, these so-called fontanelles will heal and the bones will be strengthened. Ideally, when by 36 weeks the kids take head diligence, that is, they turn upside down with their booty. If the baby does not roll over, then the doctors may prescribe cesarean section otherwise, the risk of natural childbirth increases.
Feeling at 36 weeks
Starting from week 36, you need to prepare for the fact that the birth process can start at any minute. And this will not at all be considered something out of the ordinary. As mentioned earlier, the baby is absolutely ready for a normal life and most babies are born exactly at 36 weeks. Therefore, now it is especially important to listen to your feelings and not miss the beginning of real contractions.
Track the activity of the baby, normally, in 12 hours he should let him know about himself at least ten times. If there is no "news" from the child for more than a day, immediately consult a doctor.
At this stage, when labor is very close, many women become very irritable and restless. And the point here is not at all in hormones, but rather in fear and experiences that are associated with the "X" hour. This is especially true for that group of women who have no experience in childbirth and those whose previous times were not so smooth. And here it is important to calm down, otherwise the baby will start to fuss. The last weeks can hardly be called simple. In addition to the psychological component, physical sensations cause trouble: the back aches more, swelling, headaches, fatigue, pain in the pelvic region, because the baby sank down, preparing for the ceremonial exit. During this period, even those who previously fluttered like a butterfly often begin to experience inconvenience.
However, there is very little left to endure. And now it is better to use the time to good use and get a good sleep, because very soon this luxury will no longer be so affordable.
36 week of pregnancy - harbingers of childbirth
Considering that now the baby can appear at any time, it is important for each mom to understand what signs to recognize the imminent birth.
- The stomach drops. This is one of the most obvious signs. This happens due to the fact that the baby takes the right diligence. But on this basis, one can only say that the birth will be soon, but exactly how "soon" is not clear. On average, this happens two to four weeks before delivery. However, for those who give birth not for the first time, this physiology manifests itself literally the day before, in two to four days.
- The cervix is changing. It is impossible to determine this on your own. But on examination, the doctor will definitely notice how the cervix is slightly open, it ripens before the birth itself.
- An increase in the amount of discharge. The level of estrogen in the blood rises, due to which the amount of secretion increases significantly. They become more viscous, like mucus.
- Discharge of the mucous plug. The cork can leave its place at different times, but more often a couple of weeks before the onset of labor. It can also move away in parts or in whole. In the first case, the discharge will look like thick mucus, in the second it will come out as a slimy lump.
- Weight loss. Before childbirth, the body tries to lose excess ballast in the form of liquid, so a woman may notice how sharply dropped about a kilogram or two. Some mothers note that before giving birth, their appetite completely disappeared, so be careful.
- The emergence of training contractions. They appear in everyone in different ways, but they are distinguished from the real ones by chaos. Ask your doctor for more advice on real contractions and how to count them correctly.
- Decreased activity of the baby. A few days before giving birth, the baby becomes quieter than usual. And only in rare cases can it happen the other way around, when the baby becomes more active.
- Changes in stool and urination. As the belly sinks, the pressure on the bladder increases, which makes the woman more likely to run to the toilet. The intestines are also compressed, which becomes a problem during bowel movements, either constipation appears, or, conversely, diarrhea.
- Change of gait - it becomes duck, as the pelvic bones seem to "move apart".
When exactly these signs manifest themselves, for how long, it's all individual. It is also worth noting that in women who have given birth again, all the "symptoms" are expressed to a significant extent more than in those who have given birth for the first time.
