At 34 weeks of pregnancy, pregnant women are already in the late stage of pregnancy, at which point most pregnant women have a big belly and their bodies become very bulky. Many pregnant women want to know what their weight is considered normal. In fact, there are certain standards for weight gain during pregnancy, but there are indeed individual differences in the weight of pregnant women.
Fetal development
The fetal length of the fetus is about 43cm, the fetal weight is 2300g, the average biparietal diameter is 8.61 ± 0.63cm, the average abdominal circumference is 27.99 ± 2.55cm, and the femur length is 6.62 ± 0.43cm.
His skull is still very soft now, and there is still space between each skull to allow the head to pass smoothly through the narrow birth canal during childbirth. His fingertips are very small, but his nails are very sharp.
He is now preparing for childbirth, his head has turned downwards and entered the pelvis. However, 3% -4% of fetuses will still have their buttocks or legs facing towards the cervix, which is known as' buttocks first exposed '. However, doctors sometimes use "fetal inversion surgery" to restore the fetus to its correct position. So mothers don't need to worry too much. However, it should be noted that the "fetal inversion surgery" is best performed in a hospital so that both mother and child can receive close monitoring.
Mom changes
At 34 weeks of pregnancy, your weight has increased by approximately 9.3kg. It is normal for your weight to increase at a rate of around 500g per week during the later stages of pregnancy. Now your belly has grown many circles larger than before pregnancy, and your body looks very big.
Due to the continuous enlargement of the abdomen, the burden on your legs is very heavy, so you often experience spasms and pain. And your digestive function will continue to decline, making it more likely to cause constipation, so expectant mothers must pay attention to adjusting their diet and actively participate in exercise at this time.
Must read for expectant parents
1. Inappropriate fetal position: Most of the fetuses this week are already in a head down position, with their heads already in the pelvis. If you find that the fetus has not yet turned its head, you must take corrective measures under the advice of a doctor, because whether the fetal position is normal is related to whether you can give birth normally. However, remember not to correct it yourself, as it may be dangerous.
2. Preventing constipation: You may have constipation this week, remember to eat more foods rich in crude fiber such as corn, vegetables, and fruits, which can help with bowel movements.
3. Ensure rest: You still feel very tired this week, and with your big belly, you will find it difficult to take two steps. This week, not only should you maintain a good daily routine, but also try not to be too tired. Don't wait until you feel tired before going to rest.
4. Do you want to preserve umbilical cord blood? You may not know yet that umbilical cord blood transplantation has certain significance for the treatment of leukemia, so now you can consider whether to preserve your baby's umbilical cord blood.
5. Perform another B-ultrasound examination: It is recommended that you undergo another B-ultrasound examination this week to check the fetal head position, abdominal circumference, limb bone diameter, whether the placenta will age prematurely, whether the amniotic fluid volume is normal, and umbilical cord blood flow parameters.
Through the introduction in this article, it can be known that at 34 weeks of pregnancy, a pregnant woman's weight will increase by 9.3 kilograms. If the pre pregnancy weight is added, every pregnant woman will have their own weight, so it cannot be directly said that all pregnant women have less weight. As long as the weight gain meets the standard, the pregnant woman's weight is considered normal.
