31 weeks of pregnancy: features, feelings, testimonies

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The normal weight gain 250-300 grams, the reason - the increase baby in size. Note the edemas and overweight, if such problems are present, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Sometimes the 31 week pregnant woman begins to pull in the abdomen, this phenomenon is called the fight Braxton Hicks contractions, do not worry, mean uterus briefly come in tone, thus preparing the body to leave!

Toddler moves, pushed, but not as intense as before. The child grew up, now he is closely in the uterus.

The baby's head is located at the entrance to the pelvis, if a child has taken such a position, it is likely to continue up to the birth.

Attention! The doctor, who is a pregnant woman must give her a form in which it will record your baby move. Indicators are considered normal by 10 times in 12 hours or 4 times an hour.

The development of the baby

From 31 weeks of pregnancy, the baby is gaining weight regularly. At the moment, it weighs 1400-1600 grams.

The brain is already formed, but continues its development (weight is 25% of the weight of the adult human brain).

In the womb the baby continues to accumulate body fat, natural folds are formed. Darkens the scalp and eye iris, respectively, at week 31 the appearance of the child acquires individual traits. However, parents should remember that most light-skinned babies are born with blue-gray eyes. During the first year the iris will become final color laid genetically.

Vision. Kid sees only light or darkness, to distinguish colors he will begin only after the birth. Into operation pancreasAt 31 weeks she was able to independently provide insulin fetus enlarges the liver, increasing the heart, lungs and other organs.

How does the mother lives?

The chair can become irregular (if earlier bowels emptied every day, but now the future mom can go to the toilet every few days). Cause Constipation - the hormone progesterone, which affects the motor skills.

Together with constipation may experience bloating, discomfort and heaviness in the stomach.

31 weeks is characterized by the fact that during this period, some expectant mothers to notice that in the supine position they begin to feel dizzy and becomes ill. This occurs when the enlarged uterus compresses the vena cava. Doctors advise women experiencing such discomfort, lying on the right or left side, and on the bed to get up slowly, stretch, sit down, and then up.

The body prepares for lactation, so it can be released from the breast colostrum. Breast increases, stretch marks appear. It's time to start using moisturizing and toning cosmetic products for breast.

Nutrition expectant mother

Since you are now in the decree, the power should be to regime. Many pregnant at this stage begin to overeat, because the fridge is always there. Doctors recommend eating small meals and get up from the table with a slight feeling of hunger.

There is no reason to eat for two.

Starve is impossible! If you do not want to overeat, simply choose your analogue low-calorie goodies.

What problems can arise?

Amount of bleeding in some increases as the genitals completely filled with blood, is their active supply of nutrients. Allocation does not change color, are light gray or milky. If the allocation of become curdled, began itching and burning, it is the symptoms of thrush, and the expectant mother must go to the doctor.

Discharge may be bloody, then the placenta there are any processes that may be detachment. Even if the selection quite a bit of detachment and seemingly insignificant, but a woman has a stomach ache, this indicates an increase in uterine tone and possible early delivery.

Necessary medical manipulations:

• Measurement of abdominal circumference,
• pressure measurement,
• Determination of fetal heart.

helpful hints

There comes a good time to engage in physical activities, think about swimming, aerobics or yoga in the water.

Do not like to do in the company? Walking the quiet paths of the park will help to saturate the blood with oxygen and give your child extra food.

Engage and psychological mood, think about how to be a mother, concentrate on the positive, endless tests and morning sickness will last, very soon you will meet with your baby!

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