Things to note when you are pregnant for the eighth month

After pregnancy, people need to pay attention to some diet and life knowledge. Especially many pregnant friends, when they reach the middle of pregnancy, about seven or eight months of pregnancy, they begin to feel that the problem is more serious and they have back pain. So in the following article, let’s learn about what to pay attention to in the eighth month of pregnancy.

Pregnancy Tips for Week 29

From now on, the pregnant mother enters the late stage of pregnancy. From the 28th to the 40th week of pregnancy, it is theoretically the late pregnancy. This stage may also be longer. For some pregnant mothers, it will be extended to 42 weeks. At this time, what should we pay attention to in nutrition, health care, daily life and other aspects?

Fetal development and maternal changes

Fetal development: At this time, the fetus weighs about 1,300 grams and is about 43 centimeters long. At this time, the fetus will open its eyes and turn its head towards the light source shining through the mother's uterine wall. The fetus's subcutaneous fat has now begun to form, and the fingernails can be seen clearly. Your baby now weighs 3.5 lbs and, if he can stand up, will be 18 inches tall. Compared with the past, the baby looks much fatter because his subcutaneous fat has begun to form.

Mother's changes: If you lie down for a long time, you may experience symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, sweating, etc. This is supine syndrome. When this symptom occurs, you can change to lying on the left side to relieve it. In the last three months of pregnancy, about 20% of pregnant women will experience nasal congestion or nosebleeds. This situation is not necessarily a cold. It is mostly caused by the secretion of multiple hormones by the endocrine system that stimulate the nasal mucosa, causing congestion and swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa. Once delivery occurs, nasal congestion and nose bleeding will disappear without leaving any sequelae.

Symptoms of the fetus and expectant mother in the eighth month of pregnancy

Pregnancy Tips for Week 30

At 30 weeks of pregnancy, the baby now weighs about 1500 grams and is about 44 centimeters from head to toe. This is because the fetus is still developing rapidly. Are you still telling stories, nursery rhymes or playing music to your unborn baby? Do you think he reacted? How should pregnant mothers exercise during this period?

Fetal development and maternal changes

Fetal development: The fetus now weighs about 1500 grams and is about 44 centimeters long from head to toe. The boy's testicles are descending into the scrotum, and the girl's clitoris is already very obvious. This week, the fetus' eyes can open and close freely, and can probably see the scenes in the womb. The child can also recognize and track light sources. The fetus is now floating in 0.85 liters of amniotic fluid and has plenty of room to move, so there is no need to worry whether he is in an odd fetal position.

Changes in the mother: The mother will feel her body getting heavier, her belly is so big that she can’t see her feet, and it becomes more and more difficult to move. Difficulty breathing, stomach upset. Some pregnant women may also experience symptoms such as pregnancy-induced hypertension, anemia, and varicose veins. If any symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately. At this time, if irregular uterine contractions occur, you should stop and rest immediately. In the late pregnancy, the amount of leucorrhea will increase, so you should pay attention to keeping the vulva clean and hygienic in daily life. Checkups to be done at 30 weeks of pregnancy: the sixth prenatal checkup, lower limb edema, prevention of premature birth, and the occurrence of preeclampsia

In the article, we learned that when you are seven or eight months pregnant, you must first pay attention to many things, especially many friends need to pay attention to eating more nutritious food, especially soup, in their daily life.