You are now almost midway into your 8th month and even closer to your due date. You may feel more discomfort now, but remember that you only have six more weeks to go!
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Your uterus is now positioned approximately 5.5 inches above your navel. The amniotic fluid surrounding your baby will grow in the coming weeks, peaking between weeks 34 and 36. Your body will re-absorb this fluid after week 37 to make room for your baby as it grows. You may find your belly button jutting out this week, and experience a bit of pain around it too. If you find that it shows through your clothes, consider covering it with a small piece of tape or a band-aid.
As your baby gains more layers of fat beneath the skin, his or her body will begin to regulate its own temperature. Your baby’s fingernails have now grown up to the fingertips, although the toenails are yet to grow completely. The lungs have matured, as has the central nervous system. Continue to pat and stroke your belly, and talk to your baby to offer comfort and to bond with him or her.
17.2 inches, or the size of a cantaloupe melon.
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You may feel heavier and more uncomfortable as your body starts producing more amniotic fluid between weeks 34-37. Hang in there, and take heart in knowing that this feeling of discomfort is temporary – your body will reabsorb the fluid from week 37.
Learn about feeding options for your baby. Although your partner will be covering the bulk of feeding, be there to help and encourage her. You may also want to take over the bottle-feeding if she decides to express her milk.
At 34 weeks, the baby is not fully developed and may need NICU care in case of feeding difficulties due to a lack of coordination and breathing difficulties due to immature lungs. However, the chance of survival is high, as most organs are nearing maturity and sufficient body fat has accumulated for temperature regulation.
You can expect labour in the upcoming weeks. Therefore, avoid eating raw or uncooked foods or meat, as well as unpasteurised dairy products, since the risk of foodborne illness from bacterial contamination is high. Avoid consuming high-mercury fish, as they can negatively affect your baby’s neural development. Strictly abstain from alcohol, over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements.You can expect labour in the upcoming weeks. Therefore, avoid eating raw or uncooked foods or meat, as well as unpasteurised dairy products, since the risk of foodborne illness from bacterial contamination is high. Avoid consuming high-mercury fish, as they can negatively affect your baby’s neural development. Strictly abstain from alcohol, over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements.
No, at 34 weeks, you are in the end of the 8th month of pregnancy. You will be 9 months pregnant at the end of the 36th week of pregnancy. It is quite confusing to group pregnancy weeks into months; however, at 34 weeks, you’re in the third trimester and have almost completed 8 months of pregnancy.
At 34 weeks, you’re almost nearing labour, and your baby continues to grow. Your baby rapidly gains weight and engages in the pelvis, leading to physical discomfort. Braxton Hicks contractions, swelling, and fatigue are other common symptoms you can expect at 34 weeks of pregnancy.
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