December 06, 2013

Changes occur during 34th week of pregnancy

Baby's Development -

  • Maternal calcium intake is extremely important during pregnancy because the baby will draw calcium from the mother to make and harden bone. If a pregnant woman doesn't get enough calcium during pregnancy, it can affect her own bones because the developing fetus will take minerals from the mother's skeletal structure as needed. 
  • The vernix coating on the baby's skin is becoming thicker, whereas lanugo hair is almost completely gone. 
  • Babies born at 34 weeks usually have fairly well-developed lungs, and their average size of 5 pounds (2,250 grams) and 12.6 inches (32 cm) from crown to rump allows them to survive outside the womb without extensive medical intervention.


Woman's Body -

Fatigue is a common complaint of late pregnancy. Difficulty sleeping, aches and pains, weight gain, and anxiety about labor, delivery, and taking care of a newborn may contribute to exhaustion. Rest as much as mother can and take naps if possible.


Que. - What is Lanugo hair ?

Ans. - Lanugo is very fine, soft, and usually unpigmented, downy hair as can be found on the                   body of a fetus or newborn baby.


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