Changes at 34 weeks gestation
This week all the important vital organsthe babies are finishing forming. The structure of his body is no different from a newborn baby. Life-support systems are working smoothly. All necessary reflexes are already developed. If the baby is born before the due date, he will be able to quickly adapt to the environment. His health will not suffer.
34 week of pregnancy is accompanied byinconveniencePhoto: Getty Mom's discomfort does not decrease compared to previous days. In the late term of pregnancy, it is difficult to lead a habitual way of life. Large size interferes with daily business. Sex is better to postpone for later. Disturbing a child can be dangerous. Because of the inconvenience, he can change the situation. The woman's organism is actively preparing for labor. Because of this, the genital tract is extremely sensitive and susceptible to infection.
What happens to the fetus
The little one acquires his ownindividuality. It develops special features that will distinguish it from others. Usually the original fluff completely disappears at this stage. Some children can be born without losing lanugo. Then it will disappear a few days after birth. The skin is more densely covered with vernix caseosa. It loses its reddish tint. The color becomes paler and more uniform. Its surface is smoothed out, and the number of folds decreases. The cheeks acquire a rounded shape. The amniotic fluid promotes the development of the kidneys, which secrete a small amount of transparent urine. The sucking reflex improves. The baby sucks its finger for a long time. This will help it adapt to the mother's breast faster. At the same time, it swallows some of the amniotic fluid. This trains the digestive system. The baby takes a position that will help it to be born. Its head is located in the lower part of the uterus. Thanks to the fontanelles, the bones of the skull become mobile. These free areas between the bones make the skull softer. With age, they will close. Then the head will become completely hard.
Everything that happens with mom, affects the baby. Photo: Getty Crohn is already able to show character. He does this with the help of perturbations. If he is frightened, he can jostle sharply. This reaction is followed by a loud sound or bright light. If such conditions are repeated often, it can be bad for the fetus. Because of sudden movements, he can turn over. The nature of the movements of the crumbs will tell you how it feels.
Changes that occur with a future mother
The baby has already grown at this stage.There is little free space left in the uterus. It can no longer move as actively as before. Therefore, the woman feels its movements more calmly, but at the same time strong. It can noticeably hit the ribs. The jolts become more intense when the pregnant woman is at rest. They are felt most clearly in the lying position. It is necessary to control the movements. Their number within an hour is normally not less than 4. They reflect the connection between the mother and the future baby. With the help of movements, the baby shares its feelings. In this way, it can tell the mother that it is happy or experiencing discomfort. At 34 weeks, the uterus increases significantly. The woman's body produces special hormones that help soften the joints and ligaments. In the future, this will make childbirth easier. The pregnant woman experiences pain due to the restructuring of the body:
- In the stomach;
- In the sacrum;
- In the pubic region;
- In the hips;
- In the lower back.
The pain is temporary and goes away after a while.time passes. If the pain persists for a long time or intensifies, you should see a doctor. A short, nagging pain is a symptom of training contractions. At this stage, they can be noticeable. You should not worry about this. Such contractions are irregular and gradually end without leading to delivery. Symptoms of premature labor are:
- Emptying of the intestine;
- Abdominal abscess;
- Departure of amniotic fluid;
- Regular intensifying contractions.
Pregnant women in late pregnancy suffer from edema.To reduce them, it is necessary to avoid heavy loads on the body. Edema localized in the stomach area should be a cause for concern. A woman should control her diet. At 34 weeks, she normally gains about 11 kg. By this time, weight gain slows down. Fatty foods, as well as foods high in simple carbohydrates, should be excluded from the diet. The priority task of a pregnant woman before giving birth is weight control.
Mommy must control the weightPhoto: Getty You should control the selection. They should not be abundant and contain traces of blood. Their volume may increase in comparison with last week. This is due to softening of the cervix. When blood clots appear, seek immediate help.
How many months is it
Week 34 falls between 7 and 8month of pregnancy. It corresponds to 32 embryonic. The baby grows up to 44 cm. Its weight can be determined by ultrasound. At this stage, you need to choose a maternity hospital, as well as a doctor. Before giving birth, a woman should rest a lot. She needs to get enough sleep and avoid overloads. 34 weeks is the milestone when the baby's body finishes forming. It is already able to live outside the womb, although there is still time before giving birth.
What happens when twins become pregnant?
Each fruit is approximately 44 cm in height.Weighs about 2040 grams. By this time, women gain from 16 to 24 kg. The expectant mother may suffer from inflammation of the pubic symphysis muscles. That is, when moving the hip to the side, the woman experiences acute pain. At this stage, a large number of twins are born. They are already developed enough to be born without complications. Women carrying twins require more careful monitoring by doctors. They gain more weight. Accordingly, they need more rest, especially in the later stages. Such children are often born prematurely. It is also noted that the lungs of twins mature earlier, so they adapt easier than premature babies from a normal pregnancy. Multiple pregnancies often end in a cesarean section.
