35 weeks pregnancy: symptoms and development of the baby

In only four weeks the baby will be born and the baby is still preparing for life outside the mother's body. Want to know how your baby grows at 35 weeks pregnant? Please join aFamilyToday Health to follow the sharing below.

Confused, worried, excited, and scared? That is all you will experience in the last month of pregnancy. What will the baby look like? Is your baby safe and healthy? How will my baby change in the last month? During the development process, week 35 is a milestone that pregnant mothers need to pay attention to.

The formation and development of the fetus in 35 weeks

The baby is not moving too much because the uterus has become too cramped for the baby. Here are some of the baby's changes this week:

This week, your baby will focus on developing weight , increasing at least 0.25g per week. In addition, the baby's body is also accumulating fat. By 35 weeks, your baby's body will be about 15% fat, but by the time your baby is born, this number has increased to about 30%. Fat helps the baby's skin reduce wrinkles and keep the body warm.

When the baby is 35 weeks pregnant, the baby's body gradually matures, leaving only a few organs still continuing to develop like lungs. The brain also continued to develop rapidly. The kidneys are fully developed and the liver has begun to function. Your baby's ears are formed and working well. That's why you often feel your baby's kicks when you talk or sing to your baby. The soft undercoat covers the baby's body and the colored Vernix Caseosa grease around the baby's skin is also indented. This week your baby weighs about 2.5 kg and is about 46.3 cm tall.

What if the baby was born at this point?

Babies born before 37 weeks are usually referred to as preterm, but if babies are born at 35 weeks, they will be classified as late. If your baby is born at this point, your baby will have breathing problems because his lungs are still immature. In addition, the baby must be cared for in an incubator to maintain body temperature due to the low amount of fat stored in the child's body, easily lowering the temperature. Preterm birth is quite common in twins or if you have complications like pre-eclampsia or urinary tract infections. In addition, preterm birth is also common among teenage pregnant women and older women. Alcohol, drug or tobacco use also causes preterm labor.

Changes in the mother's body pregnant at 35 weeks of pregnancy

Your baby is almost complete, only a few organs like lungs and liver are still developing. Some changes in pregnant mothers encountered this week:

Baby focus on developing weight

Mother also gained weight

Urinate often

Heartburn

Constipation

Discomfort and headache

Edema

The baby will lie down and close to the mother's cervix

Internal organs continue to grow

Get ready for labor

Urinate often

Internal organs like the bladder and lungs are under great pressure as the baby is growing very rapidly in the uterus. Your bladder cannot hold more than a few milliliters of water, meaning that you will urinate more often.

If your baby is sinking into your pelvis, the baby's head is not too far from the bladder, so this is perfectly normal. You cannot prevent this, even if you try to empty the "bladder" after urinating. If this is the case, the Kegel exercises will help because they will strengthen the pelvic muscles and control incontinence . However, you should not limit your drinking water because drinking plenty of water will help prevent constipation and edema. In addition, water also helps the baby absorb nutrients from the blood cells.

Heartburn

Heartburn, on the other hand, only goes away when the baby is born. When you're pregnant, your uterus grows larger, putting more pressure on your stomach, making heartburn worse. Heartburn causes an uncomfortable burning sensation in each person's esophagus. This is a symptom of indigestion, where the acid from your stomach returns to your esophagus, creating a burning sensation in your throat. This disease will go away soon after the baby is born.

To overcome heartburn, avoid spicy and fatty foods. In addition, you should also rinse products containing caffeine because this substance causes acidity. Drink plenty of water before and after a meal, but not while eating. Wear comfortable clothes to make your body feel comfortable. In addition, you should stop eating and drinking at least two hours before bed to allow your stomach to digest the food. More importantly, absolutely don't skip meals because an empty stomach also causes heartburn.

Constipation

Not only that, during the 35th week pregnancy, the weight of the fetus in the uterus presses on the intestines and the impact on the spaces in the abdomen makes the bowel movement more difficult. Iron supplementation can also lead to constipation. Also, during pregnancy, hormonal changes cause the elasticity and loosening of the strings in the intestinal wall. Constipation is a common symptom and nothing to worry about. However, if you do not get treatment in time, you will most likely get hemorrhoids. To overcome this problem, eat lots of whole grains, fruits and juice. Drink plenty of water to help the digestive system work more easily.

Edema

You often have edema feet? During the 35th week of pregnancy, the uterus develops, squeezing the aorta and the veins in the pelvis, preventing blood from reaching the legs. This is a very common symptom in the late stages of pregnancy and usually gets worse in the last month. Edema is a completely normal condition and nothing to worry about unless you have swelling in your face or around your eyes. However, you should also be aware that this can also be a manifestation of pre-eclampsia, a very dangerous condition during pregnancy.

To overcome the edema, do not stand or sit for a long time. Wear comfortable shoes when moving. And most importantly, drink plenty of water. The foot will return to its normal size after giving birth.

Spine pain

When the baby grows, the uterus enlarges, squeezing nerves, blood vessels in the back causing back pain. During the 35th week of pregnancy, the baby's back must bear the weight of the baby in the abdomen, so he is bent over. Hormonal changes also create many problems. High estrogen and progesterone levels loosen the joints and ligaments, leading to spinal pain. Like other symptoms, this condition goes away after birth. When you sleep, lie on your side to avoid back pain. If you can't stand it, see your doctor.

Around 34–36 weeks, the baby will curl up and curl his head under the pelvis, face facing the mother's back and ready to be born. This usually happens earlier in mothers who are pregnant for the first time. In the early stages of pregnancy, because the baby is small, the uterus has enough room for the baby to move. However, as the baby gets older, this move will also become difficult. Therefore, the baby will change to a more comfortable position. For mothers who have been pregnant many times, the uterus also expands, so the baby will have more time to be active. If you are pregnant with twins, there will be cases where both babies or one of them will not bow down. In this case, your doctor will order a cesarean section.

Tips for pregnant mothers at 35 weeks of pregnancy

You should prepare the necessary supplies when giving birth in hospital. In addition, you should also buy clothes, equipment and essential items for your baby. You should also buy a pregnancy bras or bras as your breasts start to produce colostrum.

As you gain weight, your breasts become heavy and make you feel uncomfortable, especially when you sleep. Pregnant bras will help you feel comfortable to wear, in addition you can also wear during the day.

Over the next few weeks you will be very busy as the day of labor is approaching. As a result, you won't have time to sleep or schedule household chores. Take advantage of this time to plan the days ahead. In addition, you can also take the time to find a nurse to take care of your baby's health.

You should also prepare necessary personal items such as soap, toothbrushes ... to not be confused when the day of labor.

Your baby is growing rapidly, so you need to eat enough to provide essential nutrients for your baby. Eat foods rich in iron, protein and calcium to prevent anemia. An enlarged uterus puts pressure on your stomach that makes you feel uncomfortable often, making it easier to affect your eating habits. Split into several small meals instead of eating one too full to avoid indigestion and upset stomach.

Doctors recommend that pregnant mothers should exercise regularly. Walking and swimming are both great exercises, but check with your doctor before exercising.

Advice for the father when his wife is 35 weeks pregnant 

During this period, the woman's mood is very erratic. Sometimes, she is very upset or emotional and may cry at any time. This makes many husbands quite worried because they are afraid this situation will last. Don't worry, this is only temporary because a woman's hormones change during pregnancy. Say "YES" to everything your wife asks for.

Please sympathize with your wife, do not feel uncomfortable. When she complains about lack of sleep or back pain, don't criticize her too much, and instead give her a massage. If the wife complains of fatigue, help her with some errands.

When you are 35 weeks pregnant, you are completely assured of the safety of your baby. Regular check-ups will help you keep a close eye on your baby's growth and development. You are already very close to that happy day, so don't worry too much.