Week 29

Fetal weight 29 weeks

How heavy is 29 weeks pregnant?

When you are 29 weeks pregnant, the baby's size falls to about 38.6cm and weighs about 1.1kg, equal to the size of a squash. Besides, your baby's length may increase a little over the next 11 weeks, but weight may double or triple during this period.

29 weeks fetus development

How does 29 week old fetus develop?

The 29-week-old fetus will continue to become more active. The first movements in the past have given way to the baby's strong pushes and pushes - these movements can make moms tired.

Currently, babies are in the development phase and there are significant changes in their general growth. The brain, organs, genitals and teeth are also gradually formed.

If you notice that the baby's movement is not as much as before, try counting the number of times the baby kicks.

Babies should move at least 10 times in 2 hours, meaning they will nudge the womb at least 10 times every 2 hours. If you notice your baby is moving less, consult a doctor immediately.

Changes in the body of a 29-week pregnant mother

How does the mother's body change?

By the 29th week, your tummy is getting bigger and you won't be able to do the leaning forward easily.

Besides, the phenomenon of weight gain is also a significant change that pregnant mothers notice. According to doctors, the ideal number of weight that you should increase is about 8kg to 11kg in terms of health conditions of pregnant women at a stable standard.

However, depending on the individual condition that the doctor will also suggest an appropriate weight.

In addition, the issues that pregnant mothers should also pay attention include:

Your breasts are getting bigger and heavier, so wear a sun-assisted bra

Symptoms of pregnancy week 29

Here are some of the symptoms that you will experience at 29 weeks of pregnancy:

Heartburn during pregnancy continues to persist

Shortness of breath because the fetus puts weight on the lungs

Constipation, difficulty going to the toilet or even having hemorrhoids

Easy to lose focus, have difficulty remembering because the body increases hormone production

You may also experience back pain and leg pain

Itching in the abdomen due to stretched skin.

Discomfort during sleep due to discomfort

Urinate often

29 week pregnancy ultrasound

This week, a pregnancy ultrasound will show how fast the baby is growing. The baby's kicks appear more and more frequent and forceful due to the lack of space inside the amniotic sac to move.

Occasionally, you can feel sporadic seizure-like movements inside your abdomen, this is actually caused by your baby's hiccups.

The fetus may look a bit chubby through the ultrasound image. Besides, I have a bit of white fat under my skin, next to the brown fat layer before. The baby's skin also becomes smoother.

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Advice about 29 weeks pregnancy

29-week pregnant women should eat?

Eating right and enough is the key to a healthy pregnancy. However, you need to know what you should eat and which foods to limit.

Because the fetus is growing at a fast speed, pregnant mothers should also meet the nutritional needs. Foods during the 29th week of pregnancy should include iron, calcium and vitamin C.

The amount of calcium pregnant women need to add is about 200 mg per day.

Therefore, try to choose iron-rich foods in your diet to help your baby build red blood cells, such as: Green leafy vegetables, lean meats and whole grains.

You may crave sweets, cakes, chocolates and other fast foods. Please pamper yourself a little every weekend because this will help improve the mood of pregnant mother.

Foods rich in vitamin C such as broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes ... are also good for babies because they help create the necessary connective tissue for blood vessels.

What should mom discuss with the doctor?

Contact your doctor right away if you are concerned about your baby's movement at 29 weeks. how many times within hours. The doctor may want to check the condition of the unborn baby.

Usually everything is fine. But if problems are found, the baby may need to be born early or take other supportive steps. Taking action in a timely manner can prevent serious problems.

You may also have spider veins on your skin. They are red spots radiating from the center and look like spider legs and are the result of increased blood circulation. You may notice them on your face, neck, upper chest or arms, and they should go away on their own a few weeks after the baby is born.

What tests do you need to know?

29-week gestation period, this may be the last time you check monthly with your doctor. Beginning the next month, the mother will be able to see the doctor more often, at first every two weeks and every week after that until the baby is born.

During this month's check-up, the doctor will check her blood pressure and weight and ask her about any signs and symptoms she might be experiencing. The doctor may also ask mothers to describe their baby's movements and activity schedules: when the baby is active and when the baby is quiet.

Like other prenatal visits, the doctor will monitor the baby's development by measuring the mother's uterus.

What to do and should not do when 29 weeks pregnant

Here are a few simple ways you can help manage the discomfort of pregnancy:

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Raise your legs

Get plenty of rest

Should sleep on your left side

Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time

Eat plenty of healthy, energy-rich foods

Use moisturizers to minimize stretch marks

Drink plenty of fluids and watch out for UTI (Urinary tract infections) symptoms.

Should not

Heavy lifting

Wear tight-fitting clothing to avoid discomfort

Eating too much will cause excessive weight gain

Sleep upright because blood circulation to the fetus will be limited

Sit cross-legged because this posture will limit blood flow to your legs and cause swelling or varicose veins.