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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

34 Week of Pregnancy: Your diet will need to be slightly change

During this week your baby’s now weighs about 4 ¾ pounds and is almost 18 inches long.  Your baby’s central nervous system is maturing and his/her lungs are continuing to mature. your baby begins to develop her own immune system, instead of relying solely on antibodies received through the placenta.

34 week of pregnancy your baby’s lungs should be fully developed.  She/he has learned to blink and can see better when a bright light is shined on your stomach. She/he recognizes voice and sound patterns from the outside world and is most comforted by the sound of your voice.

The level of amniotic fluid in the uterus has reached its maximum, and this amount of amniotic fluid will stay the same until you're full-term.  The central nervous system is continuing to mature, and the lungs are well developed. By this week, your baby may have lost much of her lanugo hair and the layer of vernix on her body is thickening.
 

During 34 week of pregnancy your baby's fingernails have reached the tips of their fingers. Your baby's hair continues to get longer and thicker. This week your baby’s bones are also starting to harden, even though the skull bones will stay soft and separated to make the journey through the birth canal easier. Baby boys’ testicles are now beginning to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum.

34 week of pregnancy your uterus can now be felt approximately 5 ½ inches above your belly button. The big change that you observe during the 34thweek of pregnancy is the notable weight shift.

34 Week of Pregnancy Diet

The pregnancy diet will need to be slightly changed during this week. You will have to break your food intake in 6-7 snacks a day to prevent heartburn. Your navel may become increasingly sensitive during this week. 34 weeks pregnant symptoms like prone to fall and lose balance due to the instability of their joints.

Pregnancy Symptoms in 34th week 

  • Increased vaginal discharge
  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Backache
  • Headache
  • Leg cramps
  • Stretch marks
  • Mild swelling of ankles and feet
  • Hemorrhoid
  • Shortness of breath
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Hair changes
  • Leaking colostrum


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