What should you pay attention to during the 38th week of pregnancy?

As the pregnancy period increases and the fetus gradually grows, many changes will occur in the woman's body. Among them, the thirty-eighth week of pregnancy is an important period of time. At this time, there are many precautions that need to be taken, which play a role in the growth of the fetus and must be taken seriously. So, what are the things to pay attention to during the 38th week of pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Food intake of pregnant women in the late pregnancy

The nutrition of the fetus comes from the mother. Although pregnant women should take a balanced nutrition during pregnancy, the fetal organ system undergoes different changes at each stage. In view of the special nutritional needs of the fetal organ system development at this time, expectant mothers should eat more fish, meat, eggs, milk, green vegetables, rice, noodles, liver... and other foods, so that they can cultivate a healthy baby with a strong head!

In the second half of pregnancy, due to rapid fetal development, enlargement of the mother's placenta, uterus, breasts, and increase in amniotic fluid and blood volume, pregnant women need to increase their protein intake, preferably with more than half coming from animal protein with high physiological value. In addition, edema and swelling of the lower limbs may occur at this stage. It is advisable to eat low-salt foods and rice porridge, red bean soup, and mung bean soup to improve symptoms.

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2. Warning of labor pains at the end of pregnancy

During pregnancy, the uterus often contracts, especially when approaching the due date. We call it "false labor" or "false pain" because it can easily cause discomfort and anxiety in pregnant women, so some people mistakenly think that they are about to give birth, but it occurs more irregularly and is less painful.

If contractions occur approximately every ten minutes, you should notify your doctor immediately and prepare to go to the hospital for delivery. If a contraction occurs every five minutes, it means that delivery has begun and the uterus will contract regularly. The contraction at this time is called labor, and it will be followed by severe pain. The expectant mother must go to the hospital as soon as possible.

The above is an introduction to the things to pay attention to during the 38th week of pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful for women to understand. At 38 weeks, any abnormality in a woman's body may cause serious consequences and must be tested in a timely manner. When abnormalities are found, it is best to go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and take effective measures to resolve the problem.