34 week of pregnancy
There is a 34 week gestation. By this time, the baby is already probably in the right position with the head down. Its weight is about 2.5 kilograms, and its height is about 30 centimeters. Subcutaneous fat is already a lot, thanks to this the skin of the child loses the former redness, becomes pink and smooth. Disappear small fuzzy hair that covered the whole body of the baby, but the hairs on the head are becoming longer. The nails already reach the fingertips, the cartilage of the nose and the auricles become denser. The boys by this time have the testicles lowered into the scrotum.
Baby, born on this date screams, its alreadycan not be called premature, all organs, and most importantly - light, well developed and capable of functioning outside the womb of the mother. They do well at birth. The child has both grasping and sucking reflexes. But, of course, do not hurry, nature provides for a whole month of intrauterine development.
If there is a 32-34 week of pregnancy, wigglingthe child becomes stronger, he can turn over from one side to the other, sometimes it happens very abruptly and unexpectedly for the mother, and can even cause painful sensations. When the baby is in the head preposition, it is quite painful to push his legs into the area of the internal organs of the mother. There is nothing to be surprised at, the child is already big enough, and the place is getting smaller.
It is worth paying attention to very strongwiggling the baby. The last month of bearing a baby, including the 34th week of pregnancy, can bring oxygen starvation, which develops most often because of a worsening of the placenta. Thus, showing its activity, the baby causes a greater flow of blood, and with it nutrients and oxygen. Increased activity can cause and sweet food, eaten by mom. It contains glucose, which is exactly what affects the baby. In any case, it is worth to be alerted and turn to the observing doctor.
To determine the general condition of the child, physicianthe last planned uzi of 34 weeks of pregnancy is appointed. The child's readiness for extrauterine life is subject to examination. Inspected his internal organs, heart, lungs. The heartbeat is checked, the presence or absence of oxygen starvation is determined. Most importantly, those indicators are studied that play a decisive role in the conduct of independent births or with the help of caesarean section.
The main reason for sending to the operationaldelivery - incorrect presentation of the fetus (pelvic or transverse). Also measurements are made of the circumference of the baby's head and a comparison is made with the indication of the size of the mother's pelvis. Accordingly, women with a narrow pelvis are assigned to a cesarean section. Therefore 32 - 34 weeks of pregnancy must necessarily contain an ultrasound examination.
In detecting oxygen deficiency or premature aging of the placenta, Mom will be prescribed treatment and, possibly, hospitalization.
And how is 34 weeks of pregnancy for a woman? The uterus is very high and presses against the diaphragm. There is shortness of breath and shortness of breath. Since there is already a maternity leave, it must be used for a full rest, without unnecessary running and fuss. But completely devote your time to TV, lying on the couch, it is not necessary, motor activity is simply obligatory, otherwise weight gain and the possibility of pregnancy overcoming will not be waiting for. It's just perfect to make daily evening walks.
When leaving the house, anywhere you need to take with you an exchange card of a pregnant woman! Childbirth can be taken by surprise, starting absolutely suddenly.
