35 weeks of pregnancy: baby's height and weight, movements, mother's condition

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Fetal development at the 35th week of pregnancy is happening at a rapid pace. It is well developed and is a complete, well-coordinated organism. During this period, the fetus grows especially actively, as there is an accumulation of fat and muscle mass, approximately 240-310 grams per week.

35 weeks pregnant – how many months is that?

Obstetric week is an indicator used by gynecologists to calculate the exact date of the birth of a child. Such a calculation is necessary primarily due to the fact that calendar months have a different number of days. The obstetric week starts from the day the last critical days (menstruation) begin. If we take four obstetric months as a calculated indicator, then childbirth is usually scheduled for the fortieth week. Another important fact is the date of conception of the fetus. If the fertilization of the egg occurred on the day of ovulation, then 35obstetric weeks of pregnancy will correspond to 33 usual.

35 weeks pregnant - how many months is that? Outcome:

• 35 obstetric weeks=eight obstetric months and three weeks;
• 35 obstetric weeks=eight calendar months;
• 35 obstetric weeks=thirty-three weeks of fetal development.

Height-weight indicators

The parameters of the baby during this period are usually individual, according to the standard for a period of 35 weeks of pregnancy, the height and weight of the child is approximately 42-47 centimeters and 2.5 kilograms, respectively. The diameter of the head is approximately 84-86 mm, the chest is 90-92 mm, the abdomen is 93-94 mm.

Fetal development

At 35 weeks pregnant, the baby is fully formed. This period is characterized by the normalization of the work of internal organs and the central nervous system.

In particular happens:

• Development of the adrenal glands, which control the vital activities of the body and are responsible for the formation of hormones.
• The accumulation of myconium or original feces, from which the baby's body is cleared one to two hours after birth. Myconium is formed from the cells of the dermis and bile. In 90% of cases, primordial stool does not pass into the amniotic fluid, if it does, there is a potential risk of infection or other complications.

• Changing facial features. It becomes more rounded, acquiresindividuality. An amazing feature manifests itself in a baby at 35-36 weeks of pregnancy. The change in eye color begins: if now it is gray or blue, it will gradually become the one that is embedded in the genes. The body of the fetus acquires a soft pink color, the skin is smoothed, the fluff of lanuga disappears. On the head, the hair continues to grow at the same rate as before.
• At the eighth and a half month, the fetus falls head down, its shoulders and arms are rounded, all this is due to the fact that the child is intuitively preparing for birth. This position for the baby is quite comfortable and natural. If it so happened that at a period of 35-36 weeks of pregnancy the position of the baby remained unchanged, the expectant mother should not worry. Experienced obstetricians will do everything to ensure that the birth in this case is also successful.

Baby moving

The active growth of the baby is accompanied by an increase in jerks and movements, which gives the woman a very painful sensation.

It is very important to watch the movements. If they stop or become very frequent and sharp, you should urgently consult a doctor in order to avoid possible complications and he alth problems for the baby. Movements at 35 weeks of gestation normally occur 15 to 17 times a day.

D. Pearson test

The Ministry of He alth of the Russian Federation recommends this test as the simplest, most affordable and correct way to monitor jerks and movements. The D. Pearson test can be used from the twenty-second week of pregnancy on its own at home. To do this, you need to have a notebook in whichevery tenth movement will be recorded from 9:00 to 21:00. So you can determine the hours of the greatest activity of the child. Normally, the tenth movement is noted before 17:00. If the number of shocks is less than ten within twelve hours, or there are none at all, you should urgently consult a doctor.

Gynecologists recommend counting movements at 35 weeks of gestation for an hour, normally there should be at least one every twenty minutes. If your baby hasn't moved or pushed for three to four hours, don't worry, he might just be sleeping.

The condition of a woman at the 8th month of pregnancy

This is a wonderful time in the life of an expectant mother. After all, in a few weeks she will meet with her baby. Eight months, or 35 obstetric weeks of pregnancy, is the time of maternity leave, when a woman has a lot of free time. You need to spend it usefully, sign up for courses for expectant mothers, start buying clothes and diapers, properly relax and gain strength before childbirth.

Uncomfortable symptoms

At the 35th week of pregnancy, due to increased production of the hormone, a woman is tormented by constant mood swings, in addition, the fear of an impending birth can contribute to depression, and concern for the he alth of the baby is the most common symptom of insomnia.

At the eighth and a half month (35 weeks) of pregnancy, the height and weight of the child increase, which means that the tummy also increases, which, in turn, leads to the appearance of stretch marks on the abdomen, chest, hips andbuttocks. The reason for this may be not only a sharp increase in weight, but also a hereditary predisposition. It is quite difficult to get rid of stretch marks, so it is better to take care of maintaining the elasticity and firmness of the skin in advance. To do this, you can lubricate problem areas with sea buckthorn, olive or linseed oil several times a day.

An increase in the abdomen contributes to insomnia, as the fetus becomes too heavy, presses on the internal organs. To facilitate a night's rest, doctors recommend ventilating the room, not eating in the evening, sleeping on a water or orthopedic mattress, and using special pillows.

Another unpleasant and extremely dangerous symptom is the release of mucus. Normally, it should be a uniform consistency of natural transparent or light yellow color. If the mucus is excreted with blood, acquiring a scarlet hue, this is a sign of placental abruption, and if copious white-yellow watery discharge appears, this is a sign of amniotic fluid leakage. In this case, you need to call an ambulance.

At the eighth and a half month (35 weeks) of pregnancy, the height and weight of the baby increase, and, as a result, the load on the legs increases. Excessive lying or sitting can lead to stress on blood vessels and the formation of varicose veins.

Feelings of a woman at 35 weeks pregnant

Oddly enough, but the increase in the weight of the fetus at this time contributes to the loss of appetite of the expectant mother. This is due to the pressurethe abdomen exerts on the chest and internal organs. At this stage, it is important to adhere to a special diet - fractional nutrition, that is, eat in small portions. Normally, weight gain should be twelve to fourteen kilograms. The norm for the eighth and a half month is weight gain of 290-300 grams per week.

Expectant mother's breathing becomes difficult usually by the eighth month. It's about 35 weeks pregnant. The height and weight of the child increases, and thus the already rather large fetus presses on the lungs. To facilitate breathing, you can perform the following exercise: gently get on all fours, take a deep slow breath, and exhale. Repeat ten to fifteen times until breathing normalizes. If the exercise did not help, you need to call a doctor at home.

In addition to difficulty breathing, frequent urination, constipation and pain in the ribs may occur. Frequent trips to the toilet are due to the fact that the uterus presses on the bladder. To reduce urges, it is recommended to limit fluid intake to one and a half liters per day, and also not to drink after six. You can get rid of constipation in the same way. It is recommended to add more prunes to the menu, and reduce the amount of food taken or switch to separate meals. A special exercise will help relieve pain in the ribs, it is quite simple to do it. To do this, take a deep breath, hold your breath, straighten your back, lean to the left, stretch, exhale. It is recommended to repeat the exercise five to six times.

Belly size and baby position

Onin the eighth and a half months, the bottom of the uterus is located thirty-five centimeters from the pubic joint and at fifteen - from the navel, which begins to protrude noticeably.

So, 35 weeks pregnant. What is happening with the baby? The head of the fetus in cephalic presentation is located at the entrance to the pelvis. The stomach gradually begins to sink.

Training contractions are characterized by alternate relaxation and tension of the uterus, that is, at this moment the woman will feel that her stomach is pulling. If the uterus is tense and does not relax, strongly pulls the back and lower abdomen, it's time to see a doctor, as these are the first signs of the onset of labor.

Sometimes it happens that the water breaks too early, causing labor to begin much earlier, but this is not a reason to panic. The child is already fully viable, and his internal organs are functioning normally. However, the exception is women carrying twins. In this case, at this time, childbirth is very dangerous and is not the norm.

Twin Pregnancy

How is 35 weeks pregnant with twins going? The weight of each child at this stage is approximately 2.2-2.48 kilograms. All organs in the eighth month are functioning normally, the development of the urinary, central and nervous systems is accelerating.

35 weeks pregnant with twins is characterized by changes in the height and weight of babies. Normal indicators are approximately 2.6-3.5 kg and 45-50 cm. According to statistics, approximately 52-58% of twins are born at 2-2.5weeks ahead of schedule.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound by week of pregnancy at the eighth and a half month is done to evaluate:

• Maturity stage of the placenta. At this time, the maturity indicator is normally of the second degree.
• Changing the position of the child.
• The condition and entanglement of the umbilical cord.
• Transparency, quantity and quality of amniotic fluid.
• Fetal heart rate and activity.

Timely ultrasound by weeks of pregnancy allows you to assess the he alth of the child, check it for congenital pathologies or defects, and also understand whether the baby is ready to be born.

Result

Throughout pregnancy, and especially before childbirth, at the eighth month, expectant mothers are encouraged to walk in the fresh air, eat he althy and sleep. While waiting for the baby, you can go shopping. It is important to do this in company, as lifting weights during the third trimester is especially dangerous. In the eighth month, the fetus is increasingly pushing and moving. This means only one thing - the child is growing, which means that the pregnancy is proceeding normally. 35 weeks - the weight of the fetus increases, kilograms put pressure on the woman's internal organs, so the expectant mother should change position as often as possible and prevent limbs from becoming numb. It is especially important not to sit cross-legged, as this pose obstructs the flow of oxygen through the veins, which can lead not only to varicose veins, but also to a lack of oxygen for the child.