Facts to Know When You Are 33 and 34 Weeks Pregnant
You are probably getting more and more excited about your upcoming birth now that you are 33 weeks pregnant. The uterus now just fills up most of the abdominal region and now measure about 5 inches above the belly button. You may have gained around 28 pounds by this week.
This week, the leg cramps become serious and you will still experience the difficulties such as troubled sleep and back ache. Gentle exercises might relieve you from these conditions.
The growing baby makes a pretty tight fit in the uterus. Due to this, you may notice that the movements of the baby have slow down a little.
This is the time you may want to consider pre-registering at the hospital. It will help you in speeding the admission process while you are in the throws of labor.
You will be gaining a pound a week from now. If you notice any sudden swelling in face and severe pain in the abdominal region along with nausea, it is better that you contact your health care provider immediately.
These conditions might be due to pre-eclampsia – a condition characterized by increase in blood pressure, swelling and loss of protein in the urine. It is considered a serious complication during pregnancy.
Rapid growth of the brain has increased its size in proportion to the rest of the body and fat continues to settle under the baby’s skin, making it pink from red.
Even though the baby’s body is completely formed, he or she is still going through rapid growth. However there are very few changes remaining.
Breathing becomes easier when you are 34 weeks pregnant as your baby is now situated in your pelvis and is not compressing your lungs. However, the problem of frequent urination persists due to this position.
You may also notice some numbness and tingling sensation in the pelvic region as the baby is putting pressure on the nerves. This condition is likely to persist until your delivery and it is suggested that you try to be in relaxed positions all the time.
During this time, you will notice sudden contractions in the belly – a sign that your body is getting ready for the delivery. The shape of your belly changes as it drops due to the baby turning in a downward position to get ready for birth.
The navel pops out due to the expanding abdomen and you may also observe some itchy red bumps on your belly.
The baby will now move into your pelvis and the baby’s head is on the pelvic bone. The baby has the immunity to fight on its own, against the infections, and antibodies are transferred from your blood into the baby. Lungs are completely developed and functional and the liver too is capable of processing certain amounts of waste. The baby’s weight is now about 5 pounds and measures approximately 17 inches long.
Stop feeling uncomfortable and anxious and try to be as relaxed as possible during these weeks. Stress during pregnancy causes the release of catecholamines – hormones released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. These hormones delay the labor and make the delivery difficult.
Author Bio:
Stephanie writes on health, pregnancy and parenting. Visit ThePregnancyZone.com for more information on pregnancy week by week and everything you want to know about getting 33 weeks pregnant and 34 weeks pregnant.
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