Symptoms of 33 weeks pregnancy

At the 33rd week of pregnancy, which is the eighth month of pregnancy, the due date is approaching and the baby is about to complete its development. At this time, pregnant women will also experience certain physical changes, such as frequent urination and irregular uterine contractions. During this period, in order to ensure that the child can be born into this world healthy and safe, parents should also start making some preparations. Below we will introduce you to the relevant knowledge about 33 weeks of pregnancy.

1. Fetal development at 33 weeks of pregnancy

The fetus weighs about 1.8 kg and is about 43 to 48 cm long. The baby's skin is no longer so red and wrinkled. The fetus' respiratory and digestive systems are almost mature. The soft bones were hardening and the skull was not completely closed. This helps the baby pass smoothly through the relatively narrow birth canal. Your baby's skull is actually made up of separate bone plates with spaces between them. This loose structure allows the baby's head to be flexible when passing through the relatively narrow birth canal. During the birthing process, the baby's head is squeezed so strongly that the heads of many newborn babies look cone-shaped. But this is normal, will not harm your baby, and is only temporary. His head will soon round, but the plates of his skull won't completely close until he's 9 to 18 months old. At 33 weeks of age, you should pay attention to the position of the head of the fetus. Whether the fetal position is normal or not is directly related to whether you can give birth normally.

But the bones in other parts of the baby's body have become very strong, and the fetus's skin is no longer red and wrinkled. Some fetuses have grown a head of hair, while others have sparse hair. The former does not mean that the baby will have thick hair in the future, and the latter does not mean that the baby will have sparse hair in the future, so don't worry too much. The fetus' nails have grown to the fingertips, but generally do not extend beyond the fingertips.

2. Physical changes of pregnant women at 33 weeks of pregnancy

The weight gain during pregnancy is about 250 grams per week, mainly because the fetus gains weight rapidly in the last 7 or 8 weeks before birth. The weight gain of the fetus during this period is about more than half of the total weight gain before that. Now you will feel the urge to urinate frequently, which is due to the descent of the fetal head, pressing on the bladder. You may also experience pain and discomfort in your pelvis and symphysis pubis, as well as an increase in irregular contractions, all of which are signs that the fetus is gradually descending. A heavy belly can make you less active and more easily fatigued, but you should still exercise moderately.

3. Precautions for 33 weeks of pregnancy

1. Uterine contractions

At 9 months of pregnancy, the fundus of the uterus has risen to just below the heart, the uterus is about 28 to 30 centimeters high, and the pressure on the stomach and heart is more obvious. Sometimes you feel shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and a feeling of fullness in the stomach. Because the uterus presses on the bladder, the frequency of urination increases and the urination is obvious. Some people may feel mild uterine contractions from time to time. These are all normal physiological processes. Hang in there, you and your baby will be together soon. (How the fetus moves in the uterus)

2. Pay attention to fetal development

Through observation, it has been found that whenever the fetus feels uncomfortable, uneasy, or realizes that danger is approaching, it will punch and kick to alert the mother. On the other hand, when you are upset, angry, and uneasy for various reasons, it will naturally be transmitted to the fetus, so that the fetus will get hints from the mother's behavior, thus affecting the health and development of the fetus.

3. Perform relaxation exercises during childbirth

Relaxation exercises during labor: Start with one part of the body first. The relaxation method is the exact opposite of the pushing method used during childbirth. If you relax properly during the contraction of the uterus in the opening phase, you can achieve better results. You should take some time every day to practice delivery assistance movements. However, if a pregnant woman has been diagnosed by a doctor as being at risk of premature birth, she should never practice delivery-assisting maneuvers.

4. Prepare baby supplies

You don't need to prepare too many clothes for your baby because he will gain weight quickly. Babies are very afraid of cold in the first few months after birth, so woolen fabrics should be prepared regardless of whether they are born in summer or winter. Baby clothes should be loose, made of pure cotton, light in color, and very soft. Do not sew stitches on the skin-contacting side of your baby's underwear and do not use straps or buttons. You can use Velcro instead. Make two pairs of small socks or plush shoes for your baby. Newborn babies do not need to wear pants. Wearing socks can keep them warm and prevent their feet from being scratched when kicking.