29 week of pregnancy from conception

What happens to the baby at 29 weeks

By the 29th week of pregnancy, a baby from conception is, in fact, already formed. If he decides to be born at this time, he will already be able to breathe on his own, although he will still be considered premature.

The main “work” of the baby during this period is to accumulate subcutaneous fat. With it, he will be protected from temperature changes, because in the mother’s stomach it is much warmer than outside it.

The head of the child in relation to the body no longer seems large, the proportions have approached us familiar. The crumbs have eyelashes, eyebrows, hair on top.

Every week the baby becomes stronger, he can push his arms and legs very painfully, but this does not matter – the main thing is that he moves more often. Sometimes a mother may feel a semblance of cramps in her stomach – this is a baby hiccuping. This happens when amniotic fluid enters the baby in the wrong throat.

At the 29th week of pregnancy from conception, the baby’s liver continues to develop. She “learns” to produce bile, which the baby will need to digest food, namely fats. The pancreas is also being formed, in the future it will produce enzymes for the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and will also produce insulin.

Gradually, at this time, the preferred position of the baby is developed – presentation. It can fit head down – most often it happens. Less commonly, the baby lies with the pelvis or legs down, this is called breech presentation. In some cases, he takes a position across the uterus – transverse presentation. Depending on the position of the child, doctors recommend that the mother have a natural birth or a caesarean. However, it is too early to think about this woman, because the child can still roll over.

Fetal ultrasound

At this time, the expectant mother can be sent for a third screening. Ultrasound of the fetus at the 29th week of pregnancy from conception is a mandatory part of the examination.

– The third screening is carried out in order to exclude pathological conditions of the course of pregnancy: fetoplacental insufficiency; intrauterine lag in the development of the fetus; oxygen starvation of the baby (chronic hypoxia); development of intrauterine infection; entwining the baby with the umbilical cord, premature aging of the placenta or its presentation, polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios, explains obstetrician-gynecologist Olesya Pobedinskaya.

To make sure that the blood flow in the uterus and placenta is not disturbed, doplerometry is also performed.

Photo life

At 29 weeks from conception, the baby weighs about 1400-1600 grams, and its height is 39-40 cm. Sometimes doctors compare its parameters with the exotic pomelo fruit (also called pompelmus). This is such an overgrown grapefruit.

Some mothers, having taken a photo of the abdomen at the 29th week of pregnancy from conception, begin to compare their pictures with photographs of other “colleagues” in anticipation. Finding that their tummy is different, women begin to worry, and in vain. Doctors assure that there are no identical bellies, just like women with the same figures.

What happens to mom at 29 weeks

So, here it is – maternity leave. But the expectant mother has no time to rest, now she needs to visit her doctor as often as possible. The next time you meet him, specify how your fetus lies, it will depend on whether you wear a bandage or not.

The trick is that the bandage prevents the child from tossing and turning, which means that with a breech presentation, it reduces the chance that the baby will roll over head down. Discuss with your doctor if you should “help” your baby roll over into a birthing position.

This can be done with simple exercises. In the morning, lie on your left side, lie down for 10 minutes, then roll over to your right side and lie down again for 10 minutes – so six times in a row. The child will not like such a turntable, but we need it. Because of the inconvenience, he can roll over upside down, and here is the time to put on a bandage to fix his position.

Another important thing that awaits you in the consultation is an exchange card. This is a document that reflects all the nuances of your pregnancy and other necessary information. Keep it with you at all times in case of premature birth so that doctors know all the features of your situation and help you give birth to a healthy baby.

What sensations can you experience in 29 week

At the 29th week of pregnancy from conception – she is also 31 obstetric – there are changes in the woman’s well-being.

“The belly is growing, so sleep disturbances can occur, and the baby beats more painfully,” explains obstetrician-gynecologist Olesya Pobedinskaya. – A woman may have heartburn. This phenomenon is explained by the fact that an enlarged uterus exerts pressure on the stomach and diaphragm.

Puffiness is the next problem of the third trimester of pregnancy. The reason for it is that the kidneys are doubly loaded, for the child and for the mother. As a result, hands and feet swell. Edema itself is not dangerous, but they can be a harbinger of late toxicosis – preeclampsia. It is better to report them to the doctor.

For the prevention of edema

• put your feet on a bench or table when you sit down;
• do not wear tight clothing and shoes;
• buy compression stockings;
• limit your salt intake;
• drink at least 1,5 liters of plain water a day.

Pain in the pelvis and lower back becomes more and more noticeable. The ligaments and muscles of the back relax in preparation for childbirth. The veins were noticeably dilated.

– At the 29th week of pregnancy from conception (31st obstetric), a woman may feel cramps. The main cause of seizures is a large load when walking, phosphorus-calcium metabolism can also be disturbed. The tests will show the latter,” explains obstetrician-gynecologist Olesya Pobedinskaya. – And a woman can become absent-minded, forgetful, inattentive, in this way energy and strength are saved in the body for childbirth.

Some expectant mothers during this period begin to feel the contractions of Braxton Higgs. They last for half a minute, are usually irregular and painless. If you notice that the contractions are intense and regular, for example, 4 or more per hour, it’s time to call an ambulance.

Monthly

The seventh month of pregnancy, what are the periods, you ask – and you will be right. However, many women are sure that they have them. Gynecologists are in a hurry to dissuade such ladies, these are bleedings of an unclear nature, and not menstruation at all, and their cause must be found out as soon as possible. ⠀

Such discharge may be signs of:

• placental abruption;
• diseases of the cervix: cervicitis, oncology;
• the presence of formations in the uterine cavity;
• premature birth.

At best, the blood in the discharge is due to the vulnerability of the vaginal mucosa, which is easy to damage during sex or examination, but at worst, we are talking about premature birth, so it’s better to “keep it up” and see a doctor.

Stomach ache

– Pain at this time is a formidable symptom! This may be due to uterine hypertonicity. If left untreated, it can lead to the threat of premature birth. You need to see a doctor in time to find out the reasons, – explains obstetrician-gynecologist Olesya Pobedinskaya.

The pain may not be related to the uterus. Sometimes colic, appendicitis, diseases of the kidneys or bladder make themselves felt. All of them need treatment, so we give up self-diagnosis and go to specialists.

Brown discharge

Brown or pink, scarce or abundant – any unusual discharge during pregnancy indicates a malfunction in the body. The Internet, a friend or folk poultices will not help here, since the reasons can be different – from infection to placental abruption.

Light highlights

If the light discharge has become a little more abundant than usual, this is normal, but if in the third trimester they suddenly become very abundant, we run to the doctor. Sometimes this is how the rupture of the membranes is manifested, followed by premature birth. Normally, the outpouring of water occurs during childbirth, but it happens before.

Reasons for this:

• vaginal infection;
• immaturity of the membranes;
• a combination of both factors.

The risk of outflow of water increases if bleeding was observed, there was a trauma to the abdomen, there is premature detachment of the placenta or ICI – isthmic-cervical insufficiency, polyhydramnios or multiple pregnancy.

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