34 week of pregnancy

34th week of pregnancy. The growth of the fetus is on average 43-44 cm, weight 2.2 kg. The baby becomes very crowded in the uterus, and motor activity decreases. It’s time for mom to discuss with the doctor the method of delivery: natural birth or cesarean section.

What month?

The 34th obstetric week is the 32nd from conception. To find out how many months it is, divide the number of weeks by four. Get eight with the remainder. So, the ninth lunar month of pregnancy is coming. (how to determine the gestational age)

Fetal development

At the 34th week of pregnancy, your baby is almost ready for her own birth. This is provided that he does not lag behind in his development due to toxicosis or poor health of his mother.

The time when the fetus could freely somersault in the uterus is long gone. Now the fetus is rather tossing and turning in the mother’s stomach. General motor activity is reduced. Shocks often bring pain, especially if they fall under the ribs.

Now in the fetal body processes that have been going on for several weeks continue:

• thickening of the subcutaneous fat layer continues;
• the skin gradually straightens, loses its deep red color (finally the skin turns white a few weeks after the birth of the baby);
• the original fluff on the body disappears;
• the lubricant layer on the skin slightly increases (this substance facilitates the passage of the birth canal);
• bones are strengthened, mineralized by calcium, which comes from the mother’s food;
• endocrine system actively produces hormones.

What is the future child doing? Mostly sleeping. And also - moves limbs, sucks a finger, grabs and releases the umbilical cord, even hiccups. All movements are reflexive, unconscious, the brain “commands” them.

What is the fetal weight norm at week 34? In fact, it does not exist. In the third trimester, the parameters of each baby under the mother’s heart differ markedly.

How is the fetus located?

Many babies have already safely settled head down - this is the best presentation for childbirth. If the doctor determines that the fetus is positioned correctly, be sure to wear a bandage. He will support your heavier stomach and will not let the baby roll over again.

On the contrary, if the head presentation of the fetus has not yet been established. Then you do not need to wear a bandage. Since there is very little left before delivery, it is time to take some measures.

A great way to normalize the position of the fetus is swimming. Just do not swim in open water, at least not alone. You may experience a cramp in the water, which is dangerous. Do aqua aerobics for pregnant women or just visit the pool for your pleasure and for the benefit of the baby.Can't swim? Just buy a special board. In the pool, stay where you can get your feet to the bottom.

What does the expectant mother feel?

Many women at this time admit that they are already tired of being pregnant. If you feel the same, do not consider yourself a bad mom. The third trimester is the most difficult. Even if at an early date you had toxicosis, at least you could easily move and did not know the inconvenience during sleep.

Now it’s getting harder to move. It's not just about walking or climbing stairs. It may be difficult for you to even go to bed and get up. It is difficult to put on shoes with fasteners (it is impossible to bend over). In order not to think about the constant difficulties, find yourself as many activities as possible. Just no physical and emotional strain!

Many sensations are familiar from previous weeks:

• heartburn;
• dyspnea;
• constipation
• itchy skin, especially on the abdomen;
• wrist pain;
• periodic edema;
• constant desire to urinate;
• legs are prone to cramps and varicose veins.

All these sensations are individual. You can never feel anything like that in the entire third trimester. But if you find your case in the list, read about ways to alleviate unpleasant conditions in our recommendations at the end of the article ↓↓↓.

Now it is very important to control your weight. From the beginning of pregnancy, weight gain can be 8-12 kg.

Photo tummies

Premature birth

Pregnancy without complications is considered fully mature at 38 weeks. But if childbirth for some reason happens now, the baby will be almost fully formed. Perhaps he will still need help in the neonatal intensive care unit. But some babies are already quite capable of breathing and sucking their breasts, and these are the main, vital skills of babies.

When is a cesarean section necessary?

If you have not previously discussed your delivery method with your doctor, do so this week. Some women consider surgery to be the best way to have children; others really want to give birth on their own. There are many indications for cesarean section. Some of them require an operation to be planned. This means that a woman simply can not give birth in a natural way.

The main indications for cesarean section:

• incorrect position of the fetus (legs down, across the uterus, diagonally);
• placenta previa (at the very exit to the birth canal);
• narrow pelvis of the woman in childbirth;
• the woman already had two births through surgery;
• large fruit (weighing closer to five kilograms);
• pregnancy with twins or triples.

Some indications are absolute, that is, they assume only an operation. Sometimes the doctor decides on a variety of indicators - to give a woman to give birth herself or still to have an operation.

Doctor Visit Calendar

Most likely, you regularly attend the antenatal clinic and pass the tests on time. This is necessary so as not to miss the possible complications of your pregnancy. Follow all the appointments of doctors, and if you have doubts and questions, be sure to ask them.

This week, you may be prescribed an ultrasound - for special reasons or if you missed a planned study. Plus CTG of the fetus, if necessary.

If you often have problems with your teeth and gums, make an appointment with your dentist. At the first time after the birth of a child, visiting this doctor will be quite difficult.

Ultrasound: Kid Smiles

Pain and discharge

In the late stages of pregnancy, he rarely feels complete comfort: sometimes the lower abdomen pulls, sometimes the uterus tenses, the back and lower back often ache, as if after unusual physical labor. All these sensations are variants of the norm.

If something hurts badly, even intolerably, you need a doctor immediately.

Be careful about vaginal discharge. The most unfavorable - in the form of water or bloody. Most often they indicate premature birth. If a mucous lump the size of a walnut comes out of the vagina, this is most likely a mucous plug that closes the birth canal and falls out shortly before the onset of labor or water drainage.Yellow, curdled, foul-smelling discharge is a sign of inflammatory processes.

Surely colostrum comes out of your chest. It may give a few drops or small streaks. Use special bra inserts.

Prolapse of the abdomen, pain and swelling

Recommendations

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1. Follow the usual diet, do not let yourself back down from the usual regime.
2. Your child needs calcium, so drink milk or eat fermented milk products.
3. If you feel heartburn, more often cook jelly, cereals.
4. If you have not had a bowel movement for more than a day, eat prunes or dried apricots.
5. Move so that shortness of breath does not occur. If your breathing is still broken, it is better to stand for a while or sit there until your well-being improves.
6. Physical activity is a must. Take a walk in the park, swim, do yoga. Just do not bring yourself to extreme fatigue.
7. The skin on the abdomen can itch strongly when stretched. Use special stretch marksto soften the skin and make it more elastic.
8. With edema on the legs, contrasting pouring will help, this will strengthen the walls of the vessels and improve blood circulation.
9. Compression socks will help your legs with varicose veins.
10. Consider choosing a maternity hospital or childbirth under a special contract with a specific doctor.
11. With good health, a quiet sex life is only good, especially emotionally. Contraindications: threat of premature birth, expected twins or triplets, low placentation.
12. Are you going to leave the house? Even if it’s a trip to the nearest store, take all the documents with you: passport, medical policy, exchange card, birth certificate.
13. Do Kegel exercises from time to time, especially if a small amount of urine is released when you sneeze and / or cough.
14. Be mindful of your child’s father. Now he may be worried about what you both have to do. Some fathers are afraid that they will not be able to take care of a fragile and tender newborn. Many suppress their sexual desires for fear of harming you and the fetus. It is important to see and resolve all these experiences in time.
15. Any travel - only in case of special need. Air travel is especially dangerous for pregnant women. Differential pressure often provokes premature birth.
16. Try to please, pamper yourself (but not food) whenever possible. Read your favorite books, watch good movies, chat with your best friends.
17. If you can’t get enough sleep at night, take time to sleep during the day. Your norm is nine hours of good rest.

It is important to prepare carefully for the upcoming birth. A period of 34 weeks of pregnancy is a great time to put things in order and calmly wait for the baby to be born.

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