Pregnancy

Pregnancy Week 33

Baby Development

By this week, the baby will have grown up like butternut squash with proper development of eyes and limbs. The further development procedure consists of several other remarkable transformations to be noticed. The fetus’s skull is still agile for its easy parturition through the vaginal canal of the mother. The baby drinks a pint of amniotic fluid daily for proper growth, thus leading to weight gain by adding muscles and flesh.

Apart from the physical expansion, the baby can also differentiate between day and night with the help of light passing through the uterine walls. It also creates its immunity system passed on by the mother, which will help it sustain the germs once exposed to the outer world.

Changes in mother

It’s difficult to sleep with such a large belly and encounter all the hormonal fights within your body, leading to a deficiency of apt rest. The occurrence of fetal movement is a must. The mother might start feeling the kicks and rolls of the baby, giving an account of the energetic activities.

The baby’s growth can be noticed directly from the changes in the body structure of the mother, determining a healthy acclivity in the graph. Babies born to mothers with an apt amount of omega-3 fatty acids(DHA) have an edge in development, and DHA also helps in preventing preterm labor and postpartum depression.

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Pregnancy Week 33 symptoms

Ligament pains- Appearance of varicose veins that would disappear after delivery. Round ligament pain might accompany, which is fine until and unless you seldom fall feverish, get chills, or are bleeding.
Clumsiness:- Due to the increase in belly size, organs tend to squeeze; as a result, clumsiness occurs. Sometimes, the inability to take a breath is also encountered as the shortening of the lungs takes place.

Important Tips

What to do

Having a warm bath and perhaps one cup of milk is better.
Exercise routines, screen time, and eating after or before bedtime should be avoided for healthy sleep. If things still don’t get fixed, seek a massage from anyone around for comfort. Reading books or listening to music until tired is also a good option.
Intake of calcium is essential for the growth of the proper limb of the baby. Milk is a good source of this; it also provides vitamin D.
Contact the hospital members to allow the mother and her baby in one room. It would help in building a healthy and passionate relationship between them.

What to avoid

Proper guidelines should be followed to avoid unnecessary complications

When to Consult a Doctor

Visiting the doctor regularly is essential for checking the baby’s progress.

Takeaway

By this week, The Baby has grown to the size of butternut squash. Mother has insomnia, clumsiness, and ligament pain. You should eat calcium-rich food, exercise, take a warm bath, and follow your doctor’s proper guidelines.

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