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Pregnancy: 33 weeks
Last reviewed: 20.11.2021
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How the child grows:
This week your baby weighs slightly more than 1, 8 kg, and his height is 43 cm. His skin is quickly smoothed and the skeleton is strengthened. The skull bones remain supple and slightly mobile, which facilitates the passage of the baby through the birth canal.
Important: the development of each child is strictly individual. Our information is designed to give you an idea of the development of the fetus.
Changes of the future mother
Given the fact that the baby fills most of the abdomen, you can experience discomfort all the time: in a dream, in a sitting position, standing and even when moving.
You can experience numbness in the fingers, wrists, and hands, which is due to the accumulation of fluid and increased pressure on the nerve endings. Numbness can be replaced by pricking, shooting, acute or dull pain.
Many women still feel sexually at this stage, and their partners agree with them. You may not be surprised, but for most women, sexual relations during pregnancy are an integral part of taking care of yourself. Tired of being pregnant? "Every time I have such thoughts, I lay down and stroked my belly, quite confidently, my child begins to move, and I think about the moment when I finally get him in my arms." - Barbara
Control of baby movements
- How often will I feel the movements of the baby?
Your child is now very active, although this activity is quite individual.
- Do I need to keep track of the movements of the child?
For more confidence, many doctors recommend after 28 weeks, monitor the movements of the baby, at least several times a day. There are many different ways to do this, so check with your doctor to find the best option.
- What should I do if it seems to me that the baby's movements slowed or changed?
Immediately notify your doctor if you notice a slowing of the baby's movements. Decreased fetal activity can signal a problem, so in such cases it is necessary to perform a biophysical profile to check the condition of the child.
This Week's Activity: Wash baby clothes and baby bedding. Despite the prestigiousness of the store, in which you bought the things necessary for the baby, it is better to wash everything that comes into contact with the baby's skin. Use hypoallergenic agents suitable for sensitive baby skin.
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