What should pregnant women pay attention to during the 33rd week?

At 33 weeks of pregnancy, most fetuses are in the head position, preparing for birth. At this time, the expectant mother may feel some soreness at the junction of the pelvis and toes, swelling and pain in the joints of the fingers and toes, and loose ligaments. Although there are many discomforts in the body, this is all in preparation for the arrival of the child. So what are the common problems for pregnant women in 33 weeks of pregnancy?

Frequently asked questions for pregnant women at 33 weeks of pregnancy

1. Edema: At 33 weeks of pregnancy, you may notice edema in your hands and feet. This is because the expansion of the abdomen compresses the abdominal blood vessels and lymph nodes, making the blood circulation system and blood circulation unsmooth, resulting in edema in the hands and feet. At this time, you don't need to limit yourself to drinking more water, because both you and your fetus need enough water. If you feel that your hands and face are very swollen, you can go to the doctor, because it may be edema caused by pregnancy-induced hypertension.

2. Placental abruption: Placental abruption usually occurs in the late pregnancy, so you need to be alert to placental abruption at this time. When the fetal membranes rupture during labor and amniotic fluid is discharged from the pregnant woman, this is called placental abruption. When you feel water discharged from the vagina, like urine, it is very likely placental abruption. At this time, you need to go to the hospital outpatient clinic for medical treatment immediately.

3. Prevent premature birth: A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is called a premature baby. Premature babies are generally unhealthy because their brains and other organs are not fully developed when they are born, and their immunity is very poor. Therefore, during this period of time, you can rest more, don't stand for a long time, and don't be too tired.

4. Uterine contractions: You may have lower abdominal pain during this period. This is uterine contractions, a sign of impending delivery, but there are no regular uterine contractions yet, so there is no need to worry.

33 weeks fetal baby's posture in the belly

At 33 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is about 41.5cm long and weighs 2000g. The mean biparietal diameter was 8.50±0.47cm, the mean abdominal circumference was 27.78±2.30cm, and the femur length was