Fetal growth and development at 34 weeks
The 34-week-old fetus is already a villain. Oh, no, not a villain. The 34-week-old fetus is 43 cm long and weighs 2300 grams. If you are born at this time, it is really small, but the survival rate is already high. The fetal biparietal diameter is about 8.6cm this week, and the growth rate of biparietal diameter is 0.2cm per week. When the fetus is nine months old, the standard of biparietal diameter is 9.0, and the speed of biparietal diameter will slow down in the last month. The biparietal diameter of full-term fetus is generally above 9.3cm and the weight is above 2500 grams.
There is more and more fat in the fetus, and the fetus is getting fuller and fuller. By this time, long nails have grown out and are very sharp. However, after all, it is soaked in amniotic fluid and will not hurt yourself. Pregnant mothers can rest assured that some fetuses can still see a hair on their heads.
In order to make the head pass through the birth canal smoothly during delivery, the fetal skull is still very soft at this time, and there are still some gaps between the bones, so the head shape can be slightly changed during delivery, so it is more convenient to pass through the narrowest part of the birth canal. So many newborn babies look at sharp heads, which is actually the principle.
By 34 weeks, the fetal position has been basically fixed, because at this time the fetal volume is almost large, even if the fetal position is not correct, it is difficult to correct. If it is necessary to correct the fetal position, it must be done under the guidance of a doctor. Some fetuses are in a hurry, and they may have entered the basin now. Some fetuses are relatively calm, still playing leisurely, and constantly moving around in their stomachs every day, hoping to attract their mothers' attention and interact with them.
What changes do pregnant mothers have at the 34th week of pregnancy?
1. Body shape change.
I'm 34 weeks pregnant and it's been a month and a half since I entered the third trimester. Because the fetus grows rapidly and occupies a large part of the pregnant mother's abdomen, the pregnant mother looks very big now. Some pregnant mothers are more pregnant, look bigger, and it is inconvenient to walk. It's already a big belly.
Some fetuses have already entered the basin, and the pregnant mother's stomach seems to be falling all the time. After the fetus enters the basin, pregnant mothers don't have to worry about fetal dislocation, because generally speaking, the fetal position will not change after the fetus enters the basin.
2. weight changes.
Pregnant mothers may gain about 10 kg by the 34th week of pregnancy, which is relatively standard. It is ideal for pregnant mothers with moderate weight to gain about 25 kg during the whole pregnancy.
The weight gain in the first trimester is generally set at 1.5 ~ 2.5kg, and the weight gain in the second trimester is preferably controlled within 5 kg. In the third trimester, although the fetus grows faster, pregnant mothers can't put down their stomachs and eat and drink, and the weekly weight gain is best controlled at about 500 grams. Some mothers who pay more attention to their body shape may be afraid of great changes in their body shape after childbirth. Although you have gained so much weight, pregnant mothers should not worry too much. These weights will come down soon after delivery, and you can also consume excess energy through some exercise during pregnancy.
3. physical discomfort.
At the 34th week of pregnancy, because the fetus is getting bigger and bigger, the internal organs of the pregnant mother are under increasing pressure. If the fetus is not in the basin, the pregnant mother may often feel breathless, out of breath, and her appetite is improving, but she doesn't eat much and is easy to get full.
If the fetus has entered the basin, then the pregnant mother will feel breathing smoothly and her appetite will be wide open. At the same time, the symptoms of frequent urination and constipation will be aggravated, and low back pain, pubic pain and sciatica will also be aggravated with fetal depression. Due to the oppression of the fetus, false contractions will become more and more frequent, and some mothers will feel swelling, edema of lower limbs and so on.
4. Other physical changes.
Some pregnant mothers begin to grow stretch marks, stretch marks and long hair on their abdomen when they are pregnant for three or four months. These symptoms will be more obvious at 34 weeks of pregnancy, but it doesn't matter. These symptoms will gradually disappear after giving birth to the baby, so pregnant mothers don't have to worry too much about this problem.
Matters needing attention in 34 weeks of pregnancy
1. Pay attention to check.
Check once every two weeks from 34 weeks to 36 weeks of pregnancy and once a week from 37 weeks of pregnancy. Since the last check-up, pregnant mothers have increased fetal heart monitoring. Some hospitals only started monitoring from 36 weeks. It doesn't matter, just follow the doctor's arrangement. Each inspection is of great significance and has some different purposes. Pregnant mothers should never be lazy.
2. Pay attention to the number of fetal movements.
The peak of fetal movement is from 28 to 32 weeks of pregnancy, and it will gradually decrease after 36 weeks of pregnancy. At 34 weeks of pregnancy, fetal movement is still very active. Pregnant mothers should remember to count fetal movements three times a day for one hour at a time. The number of fetal movements per hour should be more than three to five times, and the number of fetal movements per hour should be more than 30 times. If the number, intensity and frequency of fetal movement change, it may be fetal hypoxia. Pregnant mothers must pay attention to it and go to the hospital for fetal heart monitoring as soon as possible.
3. Pay attention to exercise.
Some pregnant mothers don't like sports because their bellies are getting bigger and bigger, which is impossible. They still need more exercise during pregnancy. In the third trimester, more exercise can increase the oxygen content in the blood and provide more oxygen to the fetus, so that the fetus will not have the opportunity of hypoxia. More exercise can also increase the elasticity and tension of pregnant mothers' skin, which will be very helpful during childbirth. For example, if the perineum is elastic, it is possible to avoid lateral incision. But the amount of exercise does not need to be too large. Pregnant mothers should rest immediately when they feel tired and exercise according to their actual situation. Some pregnant mothers are not suitable for exercise, so don't try to be brave.
Get the bag ready.
Many mothers have already prepared for bags just yet by this time, and some mothers are very calm and slow to prepare, but now they are 34 weeks pregnant, and the fetus will be full-term in one month, maybe it will be born soon, so we should prepare the bags that have not been born yet in advance. Bags just yet's things include mom's things and baby's things. Although the quantity is small, there are many varieties, which need to be purchased slowly. The bag needs cleaning and disinfection after it has just been bought back. Finally, they need to be packaged with various documents. In the case that the belly is not that big, it takes some time to prepare, and you don't have to wait until labor.
5. Pay attention to safety and prevent premature delivery.
I'm 34 weeks pregnant, and it's been 8 and a half months. Pregnant mothers must pay more attention to rest and try to avoid contact with other people's bodies, even with prospective fathers, to prevent premature delivery due to uterine contraction caused by fatigue or external force.
In the diet, we should also pay attention to eat more high-protein foods to strengthen nutrition, and eat more foods rich in dietary fiber to prevent constipation, so as not to cause uterine contraction caused by constipation to be bad for the fetus.
After 34 weeks of pregnancy, the pregnant mother will see the baby soon, and she must be very excited. It is best for pregnant mothers to keep a happy mood every day and wait for the arrival of the fetus to accept all the physical changes during pregnancy. When she is pregnant, the fetus will grow up slowly, and it is most normal for her body to change. If she is free, she can learn some midwifery knowledge in advance, and it won't be long before she can use it!
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