Week29 |
Mother |
Baby |
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this stage, your blood volume has increased by
two litres, consequently heart has to work harder.
You may feel shortness of breath as diaphragm
is being pushed by growing uterus, thus reducing
lungs capacity.The best way to deal with the discomforts
of late pregnancy are to maintain proper nutrition,
drink plenty of fluids, practice good posture,
and rest whenever you can.
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By
the end of week 29, Your baby measures 35 cm and
weighs from 1.4-1.6 Kg. Your baby's bone marrow
is now developing red blood cells.The movements
of your baby will become smaller but more stronger.
Your babys skin will become more and more smoother
as fat is being deposited under the skin. |
Week30 |
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| Your
fundal height has reached approximately 3-4 inches
above your navel. You would be noticing a vast change
now in your pregnancy week by week as your baby
will be growing bigger and bigger quite quickly
now. During this month, your baby will actively
absorb and store nutrients .Calcium for skeletal
development; iron for blood cells and protein for
it's growth. |
Your
baby now measures 36-38cm. At this point, your baby
may be practicing nursing as he sucks his thumb.
Also,
he has a grip so strong it is capable of gripping
onto your finger. The brain growth is taking place
at a rapid rate to meet the challenges of a normal
life. |
Week31 |
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| You
will find yourself with lots of aches and pains
from the pressure and the decreased amount of
room in your abdomen. Most frequently experienced
are pelvic and back pain. Try to get into pelvic
floor exercises routine at this stage.
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Your
baby now measures 38 cm and weighs about 2Kg. Should
your baby be born to today, he/she would be able
to breath, see, listen, remember and learn.Your baby's growth weight may begin to slow down a little now, but although it is slowing down the internal organs will continue to grow and develop.
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Week32 |
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| You
are feeling pretty heavy now.You may begin to experience back pain now. Back pain is generally caused by weak stomach muscles, as this will force you to push your shoulders back in order to support your growing uterus.
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Your
baby now measures 40 cm and weighs about 2.2 Kg.
your baby will be able to register information from
all 5 senses.The bones of head remain soft and flexible.
Lungs have developed to the extent taht they
can support life outside womb.
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