What should you pay attention to during the 33rd week of pregnancy?

The 33rd week of pregnancy is already the late stage of pregnancy, and pregnant women have a relatively hard time at this time. So what should you pay attention to during the 33rd week of pregnancy? Next, this article will introduce to you what you need to pay attention to in the 33rd week of pregnancy. Friends who want to know more about this can continue reading! Please see the detailed introduction below.

At the 33rd week of pregnancy, the fetus weighs about 2000 grams and is about 48 centimeters long. The space in the mother's uterus is already very crowded, and the fetus has much less room to move. At this time, the fetus's subcutaneous fat has increased significantly compared to before, wrinkles have decreased, and the body has begun to become rounder. The fetus' respiratory and digestive systems are almost mature. Some fetuses' heads have begun to descend into the pelvis; some fetuses have grown hair; some fetuses' nails have grown to the fingertips. The fetus' reproductive organs are almost mature.

What should you pay attention to during the 33rd week of pregnancy?

1. Prevent premature birth: If the baby stays in the womb for one more day, his brain and other organs will develop more fully, and he can store more subcutaneous fat to better adapt to the outside world. Therefore, expectant mothers must get more rest, avoid overwork, prevent the floor from slipping at home, wear shoes with straps, and avoid going out in rainy or snowy weather.

2. Be alert to premature rupture of membranes: The rupture of membranes and the leakage of amniotic fluid before regular uterine contractions occur is called premature rupture of membranes. This situation often occurs in the late pregnancy. The expectant mother suddenly feels thin fluid flowing out of the vagina, just like urinating. This situation may occasionally be accompanied by umbilical cord prolapse (mainly seen in fetal breech presentation or high floating fetal head) or uterine infection. If this happens, the patient needs to be sent to the hospital immediately. Premature rupture of membranes carries many risks.

3. Prepare for breastfeeding: In the late pregnancy, the breasts sometimes secrete colostrum. If you decide to breastfeed after the baby is born, you can choose a well-fitting nursing bra and disposable breast pads according to your needs.

Special focus this week: Umbilical cord around the neck

Umbilical cord entanglement is a type of umbilical cord abnormality, the most common of which is wrapped around the fetus's neck. It is one of the most important types of umbilical cord abnormalities. There is another type of cord that does not completely wrap around the neck, which is called umbilical cord around the neck. The second is entanglement around the trunk and limbs, which is often referred to by expectant mothers as umbilical cord around the neck or umbilical cord around the neck. Umbilical cord around the neck is a high-risk pregnancy and can cause intrauterine distress to the fetus at any time. If the umbilical cord is entangled in multiple places in the late pregnancy, it is very dangerous for the fetus. Tight entanglements can affect the blood flow of the umbilical cord, thereby affecting the metabolism of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the fetus, causing the fetus's fetal heart rate to slow down. In severe cases, the fetus may suffer from hypoxia or even death.

The above is an introduction to what you need to pay attention to in the 33rd week of pregnancy. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you will know what you need to pay attention to during the 33rd week of pregnancy. This knowledge is very helpful for pregnant women and their families! I hope that through the above introduction, everyone can understand more about the issues that need to be paid attention to in the 33rd week of pregnancy.