35 weeks pregnant: symptoms, tips and more
You're entering the last part of your pregnancy....not long until you meet your baby....here's what to expect this week.
Physical changes
Right now, it's about 6 inches from your belly button to the top of your uterus.... You've probably gained 25 to 30 pounds, and may or may not gain more the rest of this period.
Child
The size of the baby at this time is 17 to 18 inches and its weight is between 5 and a half to 6 pounds.... The kidneys have grown and the baby's liver is working.... In addition, this week is the week when the baby's weight increases rapidly with the accumulation of fat in his organs.... From this stage, your baby will be born half a pound every week.. It is considered premature and needs special care.... they come They are at risk of digestive problems and respiratory problems and they are admitted to the hospital for a longer period of time.. But the probability of long-term survival of the baby is very high.
Learn more: How many months is the 34th week of pregnancy?
Formation of twins in the 35th week
Your doctor may suggest a C-section with twins.... You should plan the birth in advance, discuss your medical history with the anesthesiologist, and even have blood tests to prepare and make sure everything is safe.... If your babies are less than 39 weeks at the time of the C-section, your doctor may check their lung maturity. The anesthesiologist will use spinal anesthesia or other anesthesia to make sure you don't feel anything...then the doctor will make an incision to access the babies...after the babies are born, the doctor will also remove the placenta through the incision... After that, the abdomen is closed with stitches and you can see your babies.
35 week pregnancy symptoms
And you may also face any of your last trimester symptoms at week 35, such as the following:
- fatigue
- shortness of breath
- Urine frequency
- Difficulty sleeping
- Heartburn
- Swelling of ankles, fingers or face
- Hemorrhoids
- Slight lower back pain caused by sciatica
- Chest sensitivity
- Watery and milky secretions (colostrum) from the breasts
The shortness of breath should improve after the baby descends into the pelvis (lightening)....although descending the uterus into the pelvis (lightening) helps relieve this symptom, it may increase the baby's pressure on the bladder and lead to increased frequency of urination...it may help....some women sleep better..don't be afraid to try....you will need your energy to get through.
Braxton Hicks contractions
You may experience increased Braxton Hicks contractions....These "practice" contractions cause the uterus to tighten for up to two minutes....These contractions may or may not be painful.
Unlike real contractions, which are regular and get stronger over time, Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular and unpredictable and may increase in intensity
.. Dehydration, intercourse sex, increased activity or bladder filling... drinking water or changing position may help relieve them... use contractions to your advantage to prepare for labor and do labor breathing exercises...
Create nest
The need to "nest" is common in the last weeks of the third trimester, although not all women experience it...Nesting often manifests as a strong desire to clean and prepare the house for the birth of the baby..If you feel like nesting, let someone else do the heavy lifting and don't bother yourself.
Actions to be taken this week to have a healthy pregnancy
Continuing a healthy diet this week is very important.... Although you may be bothered, try to be active and walk or exercise whenever you can.... It's best to have your hospital bag ready and keep it close by, say by the door.... If you have other children, this is a good time to plan for their care during labor. "Baby Moon"; Baby Moon is the "rest" and the weekend before the baby's birth.
Time to call the doctor
The baby's movements may decrease as the due date approaches... A slight decrease in movements is normal... After all, the inside of the uterus is very busy!.. However, still feel the baby move at least 10 times an hour... If you don't feel it, call your doctor immediately... Your baby is most likely fine, but you'd better get checked out.
See more: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Also, call your doctor if you notice any of the following:
- Bleeding
- increasing scented secretions from the vagina
- Fever or chills
- Pain with urination
- Severe headaches
- View changes
- blind spots
- rupture of water bag
- Regular and painful contractions (you may feel them in your abdomen or back)
You're almost at the end of the road
It may be hard to believe, but your pregnancy is almost over... At the end of this week, there is only one week left until your term ends.. It may feel like the days of sadness and hardship will never end, but soon you will be holding your baby.
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