35 weeks pregnant what. Is the baby ready for birth

You have already crossed the line of the eighth month of pregnancy, a few weeks are left before the birth of the baby, some five more weeks and you will be able to hold your baby in your arms. The baby continues to grow, gain weight and prepare for life outside the tummy.

Fetal development

At this period of development of the baby, there were a few strokes in the improvement of his body. All organs have already formed, the whole body works harmoniously and harmoniously. The adrenal glands began to monitor the water-salt and mineral balance in the body.

In order for the baby to fully mature and be ready for life outside the womb, he needs to gain the right weight, accumulate subcutaneous fat to regulate body temperature. This week, the nervous and urinary system of the baby continues to form.

This week of pregnancy, all the forces of the baby are aimed at the accumulation of adipose and muscle tissue. His weight increases by 220 grams every week. Now he weighs about 2600 grams, and is 48 cm tall. Of course, these figures are average, since everything depends on the genes and personality of the baby. In general, each baby is individual in its own way, each with different height, weight, facial features, skin. The only thing that is the same for all babies is the color of the eyes (gray-blue), but they will also change when the babies are born.

The baby's skin is completely smooth, pale pink, the hairline has completely disappeared from the body. The body continues to round off due to the buildup of subcutaneous fat, this week the shoulders are well rounded.

If the baby has not previously taken the correct position for childbirth, for many women, he turns this week of pregnancy. The child presses his head, lowers his shoulders and turns his head down. The baby has very little space in the uterus, he moves less and every movement is very noticeable for the expectant mother. Although the baby is cramped, and he is in an inverted position, he is very comfortable in his mother's stomach. What can not be said about the expectant mother, now it is not easy for her.

Feelings at 35 weeks pregnant

Due to the fact that in most cases the baby has already turned upside down, one event begins to please the mother - shortness of breath has decreased, since the child does not press so hard on the diaphragm. And if he hasn't turned yet, the tummy is so big that it continues to press on the diaphragm. In some cases, because of this, a woman feels severe shortness of breath, a feeling that she is about to suffocate. In this case, stand in a pose on all fours, slowly inhale and exhale. This will help to remove shortness of breath, normalize breathing and remove pressure from the fetus on the diaphragm. In this position, you give all your organs the opportunity to rest from the constant load of the abdomen.

The size of the belly seems huge to you, you can’t even see your legs. Fatigue and aching pain in the back and legs continues to overcome you. By this time in pregnancy, you have already found your individual exercises and ways to remove fatigue and reduce pain. To cheer up and prepare your body for childbirth, continue to do breathing and regular exercises, relax more.

In nutrition, you also need to be careful, because now heartburn can continue, which constantly torments you. Try to remove fatty smoked foods from your diet. Also get used to drinking less after six in the evening, thereby you will go to the toilet less at night, which will improve your sleep. And if there is swelling of the legs, it will pass.

You are already used to the baby moving, now they have changed a little. The baby is already very crowded, there is not enough space, and because of this stirring, they are no longer in the form of a blow, but as if rolling. Continue to monitor the number of movements of the child.

Dangers during this period

Placenta previa can be dangerous this week of pregnancy. That is, when the placenta is not properly attached to the uterus and part of it blocks the birth canal. Most often, the placenta is in this position in the early stages of pregnancy, and then takes the correct position. This location of the placenta indicates a pathology, more often this occurs in women who have previously had a caesarean section and in women over 35 years old. The probability of incorrect location of the placenta occurs in 1 woman out of 180. It is dangerous that bleeding may occur during childbirth and in the last months of pregnancy.

The discharge in this week of pregnancy remains the same as during the entire pregnancy. If the discharge has become more mucous, this may indicate that the cork has begun to move away, which leads to premature birth. Also, any bleeding should worry you, in this case, be sure to consult a doctor.

Analyzes and examinations

Now you visit the doctor every week.

• The standard procedure remains the delivery of blood and urine tests.
• Also, the doctor will measure the volume of the abdomen, blood pressure, weight.
• This week, with an additional analysis, the doctor prescribes tests to detect group B streptococcus.
• If the child lies incorrectly or there is some pathology of the placenta, the doctor may prescribe an additional ultrasound to detect the pathology and to decide on the upcoming birth.

Examples of ultrasound photos

Rest, pay more attention to yourself, a lot of rest will not hurt you. But, and do not forget about a walk in the fresh air.

Also consider preparatory courses for new parents. It is better to go to them together with the future dad, because he also needs to prepare for the fact that he will soon become a dad and mentally tune in to this, remove his fears.

Of course, you really want to know exactly when you will give birth, but the doctor will not be able to tell you this. Some give birth at 37 weeks, and some women nurse until 40 weeks of pregnancy. Relax and just wait for the time to come, your baby wants to be born, he will be born.

You should have your maternity hospital bag already packed. And decide for yourself in the event of the onset of labor, how you will get to the hospital, at different times of the day, so that you are not taken by surprise by contractions. You should already be fully prepared to go to the hospital at any time.

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Most importantly, now drive away all the fears about childbirth, do not be alone with them, share them with your loved ones. It's time to fully mentally prepare for childbirth. And remember, because soon you will give life to another little man in this world.

During the last weeks of pregnancy, the baby grows rapidly and gains weight - about 200 g per week. Now his body is completely ready to function outside the mother's womb. Subcutaneous fat continues to accumulate, and the child's body becomes rounded, and his skin turns pale. Now the baby already has its own unique facial features, and its head is covered with hairs. But some babies don't start growing hair until after they're born. Lanugo and the original protective lubricant gradually disappear from the body. The work of internal organs at week 35 begins to be streamlined. The nervous and genitourinary systems are completing their formation.

In male children, the testicles are already clearly marked. But sometimes they continue to descend into the scrotum for some time after the baby is born. In rare cases, surgery may be needed. Some babies decide to be born this week. If the birth occurred at 35 weeks, then you should not worry. The child is already strong enough to breathe and eat on his own. Often life support with the help of devices is not required, but this is decided only by the doctor. Children born at 35 weeks quickly catch up with their peers who were born at term.

What can be the selection

Do I need to take vitamins

Medicines and procedures

Physical activity

The obstetric gestational age is counted from the first day of the last menstruation, which is associated with the formation of a new egg in which fertilization occurred. By adding 280 days to the date of conception, which is equivalent to 10 "obstetric" months, you can get the expected day of birth. The eighth month of pregnancy or 35 weeks means that 239-245 days have passed since conception.

Fetal development at the thirty-fifth week

At 35 weeks (8 months) the baby is well developed, only a few details remain that play an IMPORTANT role in his life support. Rapidly accumulating fat and muscle tissue.

The skin has already smoothed out, it has become soft pink, the fluff has disappeared, and a unique pattern is formed on the surface of the baby's skin. The original lubrication is preserved in the articular, gluteal and cervical folds.

The shoulders of the fetus become more rounded. It will take quite a bit of time, and the child, pressing his head and shoulders, will go down. Now he is choosing the most comfortable position for birth, so his movements are active.

The baby is already quite big, and he is cramped in his mother's tummy. Any careless movement is enough to accidentally scratch (nails are quite long). However, despite the tightness, the baby turned upside down should feel great.

The 35th week of pregnancy completes the 8th month. The volumes of the substance necessary for the independent work of the respiratory system - surfactant continue to increase. In just a couple of weeks, the fetus will pass into the status of "full-term", as it will be fully developed and ready for life outside the mother's body. The birth of twins at this time is a normal phenomenon. Children quickly adapt and develop well.

What does the belly look like?

At this stage of pregnancy, the tummy is raised high, and its approximate circumference is 90 cm. The strip going down from the navel darkens even more, and the stretched skin becomes yellowish and itchy (see photo). All the sensations of the expectant mother are associated with the stomach. Its high location leads to difficulty in breathing and digestion.

If the stomach is small, this may indicate the development of pathology. Do not exclude the hereditary factor.

Sometimes it happens that at the 35th week of pregnancy, the stomach drops, but this does not mean at all that childbirth will begin in the next day. It may take weeks before the baby is born.

Feelings of a woman

Sometimes, by the end of the 35th week, the stomach “creeps” down, which brings considerable relief to the pregnant woman. However, some women walk with a high belly until the end of their term, annoyed by their own clumsiness, clumsiness and awkwardness.

Ordinary actions become risky, because the center of gravity is shifted, pulls down and the expectant mother can fall with any careless movement, which is especially dangerous at such a late date. However, you should not go to extremes and switch to bed rest. You can simply reduce the load and do simple housework.

Often the woman begins to choke. This is not a reason for panic, since this symptom occurs in almost every pregnant woman and is purely physiological in nature. The thing is that at 35 weeks the uterus is located as high as possible, it puts pressure on the lungs, flattening them. By the beginning of next week, the uterus may begin to descend and the lungs will be able to fully function. Now there will be discomfort in the pelvic region.

To return your breathing to normal, it is enough to get on all fours, relax, take a slow deep breath, and then slowly exhale. This exercise should be performed until breathing returns to normal.

Many people develop heartburn at this time, which is easy to get rid of by switching to a healthy diet. Doctors recommend spending more time outdoors, avoiding fried foods, and eating small, frequent meals.

Insomnia begins to haunt every third woman, because it is not so easy to find a comfortable position for sleeping - the stomach interferes. A good solution would be a special pillow or several sofa cushions laid around the entire body. It is not recommended to sleep on your back, it is better to choose the “on your side” position or fall asleep half-sitting.

To reduce the number of trips to the toilet, after 18.00 you need to reduce the amount of fluid consumed. If the quality of sleep has deteriorated for no apparent reason, you do not need to take sleeping pills. It is better to read at night, listen to calm music or watch a video.

From about 34-35 weeks, pregnant women begin to experience fear of the upcoming birth, having heard all kinds of “horror stories” about tragic stories in maternity hospitals. It should be remembered that there are many more happy births, and do not panic. To make it easier for the baby to give birth and protect himself from internal injuries, it is enough to listen to the obstetrician and fulfill his requirements with accuracy.

A pregnant woman develops chronic fatigue, because a large belly brings tangible discomfort and a feeling of tension. Blood circulation is disturbed, which leads to swelling of the limbs.

From time to time there are pains in the hypochondrium, because the fetus is actively moving. This symptom is due to the fact that the uterus reaches a large size. It seems that this baby rests with its legs right under the ribs. To relieve pain, you need to take a deep breath, stand straight without exhaling, lean to the left and stretch a little.

What are the risks?

If the baby is born this week, he is considered premature, because he has not yet fully formed the respiratory system, thermoregulation, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract. At this time, there is a high risk of placental abruption, which causes oxygen starvation of the fetus. This pathology requires an emergency operation (caesarean section). Signs in which it is necessary to call a medical team: spotting, pulling the lower abdomen. Otherwise, unpleasant and even dangerous consequences may occur.

Also, the expectant mother may experience fetoplacental insufficiency, which can only be diagnosed in a medical institution. Dopplerography is used for this. The main signs of pathology include:

• the baby has practically stopped moving;
• the uterus slows down its growth, and the fetus is small and weighs less than normal;
• chronic pathologies of the pregnant woman have become aggravated and are difficult.

Gestosis develops exclusively in the later stages. This pathological condition is also called "late toxicosis" and has the following manifestations:

• constant headache, which is a consequence of high blood pressure;
• the presence of edema that disappears after a long state of rest or transition to a salt-free diet;
• protein is found in the urine.

Often at this stage of pregnancy, a woman complains of pulling back pain. It's just that the spine withstands a colossal load and gets tired. If the pain is too strong, you should check the condition of the kidneys, if necessary, do an ultrasound.

Varicose veins are common in the last trimester. To fix the problem in a timely manner, a woman needs the help of a phlebologist.

It is possible to avoid many unpleasant sensations and risks if you exclude sex, so that the birth canal is fully prepared for childbirth, and constantly wear a support bandage, thus unloading the spine, saving the cervix from early opening. Also, do not take postures that interfere with normal blood flow: do not slouch, do not cross your legs, do not squat.

Pain and discharge

At 35 weeks, pain may appear in the fingers or wrists, in the perineum and in the pelvic area. To calm the unpleasant symptoms, you should relax and think about meeting with the baby soon. No need to take medication, because often the pain is physiological in nature.

If there are pains in the abdomen that are not caused by the movement of the fetus, you need to tell the doctor about it. Drawing pain in the lower abdomen portends the imminent birth of a baby.

If there is a discharge at the 35th week of pregnancy, you should consult a doctor who should determine the causes of their appearance and cure the mother before the baby appears. This is necessary, because there is very little time left to get rid of the alarming symptom. Types of discharge at 35 weeks:

1. Infection. The discharge is yellow-green, purulent-sanitary. Come out in the form of mucous clots, flakes, may bubble.
2. Thrush. The discharge is white, cheesy, and smells of yeast. The woman feels itching and burning in the vaginal area, the genitals swell.
3. Mucus plug. If a hard clot of mucus has come out of the vagina, sometimes with particles of blood, it's time to get ready for the hospital. If at the same time water began to leak or “gushed”, it is better to immediately call an ambulance.
4. At this time, colostrum begins to come out of the breast. This is natural, because the body is preparing for future lactation.

Examinations and analyzes

In order to timely determine the development of pathologies, a pregnant woman undergoes regular examinations. At week 35, a gynecologist examines her, fixes her weight, prescribes:

• routine urinalysis; smears on the microflora from the vagina;
• blood for syphilis, hepatitis, HIV;
• blood test (biochemical);
• coagulogram;
• from 30 weeks, CTG is performed - which allows you to control the fetal heartbeat;
• if necessary, an ultrasound is performed.

With the help of surveys at this time, indications for a planned caesarean section are found. A similar operation is performed before the onset of labor, at 38-39 weeks. Main indications:

• the placenta lies, closing the exit from the uterus;
• narrow pelvis; postoperative scars on the reproductive organ;
• pronounced vaginal varicose veins;
• the presence of serious pathologies in a woman in labor.

What should be the nutrition for this period?

The baby is already large enough, continues to gain weight, and the expectant mother needs good nutrition in order to provide the growing body with everything necessary and give birth calmly. To get enough vitamins and minerals, doctors recommend taking vitamin complexes. To consume the required amount of healthy fats, proteins, iron and calcium, you should include in your daily diet:

• milk, cottage cheese, hard cheeses;
• coarse rye bread;
• offal, preferably chicken or beef: liver, heart;
• vegetable oil, red fish;
• iron-rich greens, spinach;
• fresh vegetables - as much as you like.

To avoid swelling, it is better to limit the intake of salt (up to 10 g per day) and water (no more than a liter per day). It is better to refuse the following products if there is a tendency to edema:

• pickles, marinades, canned food;
• confectionery;
• chocolate.

Sometimes a pregnant woman suffers from bloating. To reduce the likelihood of discomfort, it is better to stop consuming cabbage and legumes.

You should eat often, but little by little. This will allow the gastrointestinal tract to fully cope with its task and save the expectant mother from the "lump" in the stomach, because the stomach is still high and presses on the internal organs.

Delivery at thirty-fifth week

Childbirth at 35 weeks is normal when it comes to twins. If the baby was alone in the womb, then he is considered premature and is placed in a pressure chamber under the vigilant supervision of doctors.

At this time, it is necessary to monitor your well-being especially carefully, check which stomach you feel. If it has hardened, lowered, urination has become more frequent, and body weight has decreased, you can prepare for a close birth.

Sometimes the fetus does not have time to take the correct prenatal position and is located with the legs down. In this case, with the appearance of a pulling pain in the abdomen, the expectant mother needs to go to the hospital.

If a woman is expecting twins, she should also go to the hospital as soon as her stomach has dropped. At this time, childbirth can begin suddenly.

Although it is still too early for childbirth, they are still possible. The kid is almost ready for independent existence and has every chance for full development in the future. Most importantly, do not miss the onset of labor. Timely control of a specialist is the key to safe childbirth and the health of a born baby, twins or triplets, even for a period of 35 weeks.

Your baby is already 35 weeks old. He not only formed and grew, but also became absolutely unique: he has a unique skin pattern and individual facial features.

Fetus at 35 weeks gestation: movements, development, weight and size

Now the baby already weighs an average of 2,400 g, but this figure may differ in each individual case. Starting from the 35th week of pregnancy, the baby gains weight very quickly, becoming heavier every week by 200-220 g. Its height can already exceed 46 cm - of course, it is quite crowded in the womb, and you clearly feel every movement.

Every day there is less and less space left in the uterus, therefore every push, every movement of the crumbs is felt by the woman very clearly. The baby is already quite big and strong, sometimes he pushes his mother from the inside, which causes her very noticeable pain. The frequency of movements of the mask remains the same: doctors say that at this time the expectant mother should “catch” at least 10 movements of the baby within half a day.

If the baby moves much more often, or, conversely, his movements are felt much less often, you should immediately consult a doctor. Increased intensity or lack of movement indicates that the baby is experiencing certain difficulties.

The organs and systems of the baby by the 35th week of pregnancy are formed and are actively working. The adrenal glands secrete hormones that are responsible for the mineral and water-salt balance in a small body.

Subcutaneous tissue continues to accumulate, now most intensively - in the area of ​​​​the shoulders. By birth, the baby will become beautiful and plump, the skin is smooth, even, pleasantly pink, round cheeks, fairly long hairs. However, there are also almost bald babies - all this is individual.

By now, your pauncher has long enough fingernails, and he may even scratch himself inadvertently. The fact that the baby is curled up, and even upside down, absolutely does not cause him any discomfort. But the tummy can bring a number of inconveniences to mom.

Delivery at 35 weeks pregnant

Despite the fact that the baby has already grown enough and all the life-supporting systems of the body have started to work, the time for childbirth has not yet come. Of course, in order to guarantee its survival and further normal development, the baby needs to be conveyed to the mother. But some babies already by the 35th week of pregnancy decide that they don’t want to linger in their mother’s tummy and persistently begin to move towards a new world.

You should not be particularly frightened and worried in this regard: if the birth occurred at 35 weeks, the masik with a huge degree of probability will not only survive, but in the future will not lag behind babies born on time in development. Of course, in each individual case, all this is individual, however, as practice confirms, most 35-week-old babies still live and grow quite safely over time.

By 35 weeks, the baby already knows how to breathe on its own - the amount of surfactant in the lungs is enough. All its organs and systems are formed and developed. In some cases, of course, a longer stay of the crumbs in the hospital may be necessary, possibly with a connection to life support devices. The need for additional maintenance of the baby in this way will be determined by the doctor. But even when the baby survives after childbirth due to artificial support, in the future he will most likely have time to get stronger and demonstrate the best indicators of development.

Future mom

The uterus slightly flattens the lungs with its mass, it has reached its peak - it rises at a level of 15 cm above the navel or 35 cm above the pubic bone. Shortness of breath can sometimes be very severe. If it becomes impossible to breathe, get on all fours and slowly inhale and exhale deeply several times. If, with a lack of air, your lips turn blue and your limbs get cold, call an ambulance and consult.

Perhaps the baby will begin to descend a little, and you will notice that breathing becomes easier. However, do not worry if this does not happen: many babies do not go down to the birth itself.

Carrying a baby is getting harder and harder. You quickly get tired and can no longer walk for a long time, as before. That is why you try not to go far from home, but daily walks should be an indestructible rule for you - oxygen is vital for a baby.

Doctors do not recommend making long trips, and even more so flights at such a late date. If you need to go somewhere, enlist the support of a loved one and change position every 15 minutes: get up, walk around.

Sleep is getting harder and harder. Frequent urination does not give rest - try not to drink a lot of liquid at night.

Pain at 35 weeks pregnant

Try to rest as much as possible and go to bed with any unpleasant symptoms - rest and relaxation in a lying position will now be the best way to deal with annoying discomfort.

You are probably almost used to the daily presence of painful sensations in the back, lower back, legs. A serious load on the back and legs provokes the appearance of pain, and even a strongly shifted center of gravity due to the large abdomen. Surely you managed to note that the pains become aggravated with a long stay on your feet, your excessive physical activity. Therefore, do not forget about wearing a prenatal bandage, avoid a long stay on your feet, try to unload your back more often. Regular warm-ups will help reduce the risk of exacerbation of pain: change your body position more often, stretch and warm up every 15-20 minutes.

Include circular movements of the pelvis in the complex of “warm-up” exercises - with their use, you can reduce and even prevent the occurrence of pain in the sacrum and thighs. But, even if pains in the pelvic region, in the perineum are present, they will have to endure: such sensations are associated with the natural preparation of the body for childbirth, when the pelvic bones gradually diverge, preparing the passage for the baby through the birth canal.

If during pregnancy you continued to work at the computer in the same mode, do not be surprised at the presence of pain in the hands, especially in the fingers and wrists. In the case of hemorrhoids, you will have to endure pain in the anus, however, in parallel, taking measures to treat it.

Perhaps from time to time headaches will make themselves felt. The recipe for their elimination is still the same: bed and rest, and always in a dark, cool, well-ventilated room. If the headache is severe, exhausting, resort to cool compresses, ask your spouse to give you a head massage.

Anxiety about the upcoming birth is also added to the obvious general discomfort. You should not take sleeping pills. Better wake up your husband - let him calm you down. Listen to a calm relaxing, do not overeat at night. No matter how much you want to lie on your back, try to fall asleep on your side. Additional pillows will help you find the most comfortable sleeping position. You may even have to sleep half-sitting, but you need to endure this time and still find some solution for yourself. Very soon, the nights may well become truly sleepless.

Belly at 35 weeks pregnant: pulls, hurts, dropped

Pay close attention to abdominal pain: a pulling sensation in the abdomen, radiating to the lower back, may indicate the approach of childbirth. Normally, there is no pain in the abdomen at 35 weeks of gestation. But irregular uterine contractions have become familiar - the so-called training bouts of Braxton-Higs. True, if earlier they were not painful, now they can be quite noticeable. Watch the intensity and severity of contractions: if they acquire a certain frequency, are accompanied by increasing pain, and, moreover, against this background, there is an outpouring of amniotic fluid - it's time for you to go to the hospital.

The prolapse of the abdomen, which is one of the harbingers of an early birth, usually occurs between 36 and 38 weeks. In some cases, the abdomen may not drop at all until childbirth. Or drop earlier than usual - at 35 weeks of gestation. But this does not mean that childbirth will begin in the next hours, after the stomach has dropped - women can wait a week or two weeks for the start of labor after the stomach drops.

Allocations

By the 35th week of pregnancy, the nature of vaginal discharge may slightly change: in normal creamy, light milky discharge, an admixture of mucus is observed. These are parts of the mucous plug, which closes the cervix until the end of pregnancy, protecting the baby from the penetration of pathogens. In the last stages, the cervix softens, the cervical canal gradually opens up, thus, the mucous plug slowly separating in parts turns out to be in the discharge. The cork can come out and everything - you will understand that this happened by finding a clot of thick mucus, possibly interspersed, streaked with blood. If this happens, be prepared for an early birth: the separation of the mucous plug is one of the harbingers.

Call an ambulance immediately if you notice an admixture of blood in the discharge, if the discharge is generally bloody. The separation of blood from the genital tract indicates a high risk of placental abruption - a serious and complex pathology that can even have tragic consequences. In theory, spotting, in addition to abruption, can also be a symptom of placenta previa. However, this pathology is already probably excluded after all the examinations and tests passed. In any case, blood from the vagina is an unfavorable symptom: when it appears, go to bed and call an ambulance without delay.

The appearance of liquid watery, possibly yellowish or greenish discharge, which is actually amniotic fluid, requires the same action from a pregnant woman. The outflow of amniotic fluid is a signal that childbirth will begin in the next few hours. It happens that the waters pour out even against the background of contractions. Therefore, with the call of doctors for help, do not hesitate. Keep in mind that amniotic fluid may not necessarily pour out all at once: it happens that the amniotic fluid leaks a little. This is possible with violation and deterioration of the fetal membranes. But even then, do not postpone a visit to the doctor, because if the integrity of the fetal membranes is violated, an infection can penetrate to the fetus within a day.

Ultrasound at 35 weeks pregnant

To determine whether everything is normal with the fetal membranes, whether the placenta is coping properly with its function, whether there are any threats to the baby, ultrasound will help at 35 weeks of gestation. As before, with the help of ultrasound, the doctor will determine the size of the fetus and their compliance with the term, evaluate its heartbeat, and once again make sure that there are no pathologies and developmental anomalies.

When conducting an ultrasound, the quality and quantity of amniotic fluid is necessarily taken into account, the risk of entanglement with the umbilical cord is excluded. He will check the ultrasound and the degree of maturity of the placenta: the placenta is still in the second degree of maturity, but next week it will move to the third degree.

Once again, the correct presentation of the baby before childbirth will be confirmed - the head one. If the baby has not taken the optimal position, the question of the possibility of delivery by caesarean section will be considered.

Chances are you are already on maternity leave. But if not, then it is strongly recommended to abandon the work hassle and fuss if it tires you and makes you nervous.

Take care of yourself and the upcoming birth. Collect things in the hospital, master, perform to relieve pain in the back and lower back (circular movements of the pelvis in different directions).

Be sure to tell the baby how much you love and expect him, and assure him that together you will do the upcoming work perfectly.

Especially for- Elena Kichak

So almost nine obstetric months of your pregnancy have passed. Almost all expectant mothers are on maternity leave at this point - after all, it is difficult to move around the apartment with such a big tummy, not to mention going to work. In addition, mothers during this period are often worried about swelling, shortness of breath, pain in the lower back and pelvic bones, dizziness. Mommy constantly feels tired, so going to work at this time is not the best idea. If you haven't gone on maternity leave yet, it's time to think about it.

However, it is also bad to completely abandon physical activity - after all, during this period, the stomach strongly squeezes all internal organs and blood vessels, blood circulation is disturbed. In order for the blood to circulate well, you need to move more. To do this, you need to do light gymnastics for pregnant women twice a day, change your body position more often, go for walks near the house.

35 weeks pregnant is the right time to start packing for the hospital. Take care of things for yourself and your baby, comfortable underwear for feeding. Also, immediately prepare things for discharge, as the husband may forget something.

The 35th week of pregnancy is already nine obstetric months without one week. At 35 weeks of pregnancy, the weight of the child is about 2200 - 2500g, its length is no less than 45cm. The baby gains weight due to the buildup of body fat, mainly on the shoulders and arms. The lanugo on the body disappears.

What's happening?

The baby in late pregnancy grows especially rapidly - every week he gains at least 200 grams.

The baby's nails continue to grow and become quite long. Since the baby actively moves the handles, he can scratch himself and his mother with his nails.

There is less and less space for the baby, the volume of his movements decreases. Now, with the movements of the child, the mother can clearly visually distinguish on the surface of the abdomen which part of the body rests against the wall of the uterus. Usually, by 35 weeks of gestation, the baby is already in the mother's tummy for childbirth - normally, this is head down. If your baby has not yet rolled over, do not despair - firstly, he may still roll over before delivery, and secondly, doctors can ensure a normal birth in a breech presentation. In difficult cases, a planned caesarean section is prescribed.

The baby is already quite large, all organs and systems have taken shape and are almost mature. Of course, it takes some more time for the child to become fully ready for life outside the mother's tummy. In some situations (twins, placenta previa, diseases in the mother), early onset of labor is possible - at 35 weeks of gestation; sometimes a planned birth is prescribed for this period (if the fetus suffers from a lack of oxygen, for example). There is no need to be afraid of early childbirth - childbirth at the 35th week of pregnancy most often ends safely for both mother and baby. Often, after giving birth at this time, a child feels well enough to do without the help of doctors and immediately go to his mother's arms. Of course, doctors will closely monitor your baby until discharge, but there should be no cause for concern.

Baby photo, ultrasound

Fetal movements at 35 weeks

By the 35th week of pregnancy, the child reaches a rather large size, because of which it becomes crowded in the uterus and cannot move as actively as before. Nevertheless, the mother must count the number of movements - in 12 hours there should be at least ten of them. During this period, mothers often have the feeling that the child is stretching in the tummy, resting its head or legs against the diaphragm, the bottom of the pelvis, and hypochondria. Often, such movements are very painful for the mother. In addition, very often, resting fists or feet of the baby are visible through the wall of the abdomen, you can feel his head or buttocks.

If you notice that the number of movements has decreased significantly, you need to urgently go to the hospital, because this may indicate fetal hypoxia.

Mom's Feelings

Mommy at 35 weeks of pregnancy most often feels very tired. This is due to the large size of the abdomen and the discomfort that it delivers: blood circulation is disturbed, because of which the legs constantly hurt and swell; the lungs are compressed - therefore, mom is tormented by shortness of breath and rapid fatigue; the uterus presses on the stomach and intestines - because of this, heartburn and nausea constantly torment; the bladder makes the mother often get up at night, and then she suffers from insomnia.

The continued growth of the tummy causes a strong tension in the skin, it can itch and itch, stretch marks appear. The strip from the navel to the pubis is very dark. The navel may protrude outward.

Because of all these problems, the mother feels exhausted and tired, she begins to be tormented by terrible thoughts about the upcoming birth, about her baby. At this moment, all relatives should make every effort to distract and calm the pregnant woman - she should watch positive films, read pleasant literature, listen to her favorite calm music. Before going to bed, you should take daily walks in the fresh air with your husband. You need to rest more often, but you should not sleep too much during the day - so that insomnia does not torment you at night.

In addition, it is advisable to devote your free time to thinking about what your baby will be like - these thoughts allow you to tune in a positive way and establish a closer connection with the baby. Think about the name that you will call the heir, equip the nursery and think about the good. These thoughts will help you survive the most difficult moments of pregnancy - soon the uterus will descend before childbirth, and you will feel much better.

You should also discuss all your feelings with your husband, be sure to tell him what kind of help you expect from him during childbirth. It will also allow him to feel a connection with the baby and take his mind off the anxiety that dads often feel before childbirth.

Proper nutrition

The abdomen at the 35th week of pregnancy reaches its maximum size - the height of the fundus of the uterus is 35 cm from the symphysis or 15 cm from the navel. During this period, the stomach gives a lot of inconvenience, since all organs are squeezed and cannot function, most of all goes to the lungs and stomach. Mom is worried about shortness of breath, heartburn, nausea. In order to reduce discomfort from the digestive system, doctors recommend dieting and eating fractionally.

Eat healthy foods rich in calcium and iron. The diet should have a lot of fruits and vegetables - their fiber will help the intestines to better cope with digestion, and vitamins are needed for the normal formation of the baby's organs. In addition, the menu should include fermented milk products, be sure to regularly consume red meat, liver.

You should limit yourself to sweets, because the closer the birth, the usually better the mother's appetite, and too much weight gain negatively affects the course of childbirth - it is always more difficult for women with pathological weight gain to give birth.

In addition, you should carefully monitor the water balance - at 35 weeks of pregnancy, mothers are often tormented by edema, but this is not a reason to restrict yourself too much in fluids. You need to drink enough, but try not to drink liquids before bed - after all, the bladder is also squeezed by the uterus, and frequent urge to urinate will not let you sleep at night.

Pain at 35 weeks pregnant

Quite often, at 35 weeks of pregnancy, the stomach pulls - these are training contractions. They have been accompanying a pregnant woman for several weeks now, they consist in periodic tension of the muscles of the uterus, which is not accompanied by pain and quickly passes. If the tense uterus is accompanied by its petrification, pain in the abdomen and lower back - these can be real contractions, it is advisable to consult a doctor.

Also at this time, the chest may begin to hurt a lot - it fills up, preparing to feed the baby, pulls down strongly, and because of this it hurts. You need to choose a comfortable soft bra without pits that will support your chest well, then it will not hurt so much, and your back will be easier.

In general, at this stage, pains accompany mommy almost constantly - from fatigue, her head, back, legs hurt; periodically aches in the stomach; the baby quite painfully beats with legs in the hypochondrium; Stomach pain can occur due to uterine pressure. Now you should concentrate and be patient - all these phenomena will soon pass, because childbirth is just around the corner!

In addition to pain, at this time, many mothers have impaired coordination due to a shift in the center of gravity. Try not to leave the house alone, lean on your companion when walking - quite often moms fall in the later stages. But do not be afraid to go outside, you just need to be careful, especially on steep slopes and stairs.

Required research. Analyzes

Visits to the gynecologist at this time are weekly. During the examination, the doctor measures the volume of the abdomen and the height of the uterus, your weight. You will also talk about your general well-being, you can discuss with the doctor the problems that bother you (pain, training contractions, insomnia and anxiety). If you had tests the day before, the doctor will interpret them and decide whether any more examinations are needed. Ultrasound at 35 weeks of gestation is usually not performed (if everything is in order with you and the baby).

35 weeks pregnant with twins

The 35th week of pregnancy with twins is usually more difficult - after all, there are two babies, which means the uterus is larger, the stomach presses harder on the internal organs. Of course, a mother of two babies needs to rest a lot more, and also start preparing for childbirth earlier - after all, twins usually come into the world earlier. Usually, a woman pregnant with twins is placed in the hospital already at 36-37 weeks of pregnancy.

If you have started premature birth of twins - do not panic and do not despair. At this time, your babies weigh about 2100-2500 g, their organs and systems are fully formed, they just still require some maturation. Babies born during this period of pregnancy usually do not require intensive care, but develop in the same way as full-term babies.

Sex at 35 weeks pregnant

Given all the problems and ailments of mommy listed above, sex at the 35th week of pregnancy does not attract all women. Many mothers feel ugly, fat and clumsy, often unreasonably denying their husband sex. Others, on the contrary, experience a strong sexual attraction. It is important to know that sex at 35 weeks of gestation is perfectly acceptable if you have no contraindications: the threat of miscarriage during this pregnancy, placenta previa, bleeding, multiple pregnancy, pain during intercourse, sexual infections in the husband.

During sex, it is undesirable to use condoms - after all, the mucous membrane is now especially sensitive to various chemicals, lubricant can cause allergies. In addition, the husband's sperm improves the condition of the cervix, increasing its extensibility.

Husbands of mothers at this time need to tell their wives more often how beautiful they are, that they love them still, and pregnancy and tummy only make a woman beautiful - a mother needs moral support more than ever at the 35th week of pregnancy!

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Questions - answers

Pregnancy 35 weeks - the chest hurts very much, some whitish discharge appeared. What's this?

At the 35th week of pregnancy, the breasts are already preparing to feed the little man with might and main. At this time, it is poured, the skin is greatly stretched, because of this, the chest can hurt a lot. In addition, the release of colostrum from the breast may begin. To alleviate your condition, you need to buy special underwear - a bra that will support the chest, and liners in it - to absorb colostrum.

The 35th week of pregnancy has gone - insomnia torments almost constantly, nightmares began to occur, so falling asleep is even harder. How can I fix this, and does this mean that something is not right with my child?

In late pregnancy, many mothers complain of severe fatigue, constant pain, insomnia and anxiety. This is an absolutely normal condition at this time, but you need to deal with it. Try not to watch disturbing programs and films, read only light literature, listen to pleasant calm music. Try not to drink three hours before bedtime - frequent urination will keep you awake. Be sure to go for a walk before bed. Communicate with loved ones, discuss your fears with them - relatives will definitely help to cope with them.

My fetus moves a little compared to the previous dates, I read that this is a sign of a lack of oxygen.

At the 35th week of pregnancy, the baby is already quite large, it occupies almost the entire volume of the uterus, which is why it cannot move as before. The norm for this period is 10 movements in 12 hours. Keep a special diary in which you can note all the movements - so you can be calm about the condition of the child, and also notice in time if something goes wrong.