Fetal growth and development at 34 weeks
At 34 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus has entered the third stage of labor and is only six weeks away from birth. At this time, the various organs of the fetus\’ body have basically matured and begun to enter the stage of rapid weight gain. The following introduces the growth and development of the fetus at 34 weeks from four aspects.
1. Physical health
After 33 weeks of growth and development, the fetus\’ body gradually becomes healthy and stable. At this time, the fetus\’s respiratory system has matured, most of the alveoli have formed, and it is able to breathe oxygen through the placenta. The skin all over the body has also become more delicate and free of lesions. The skeletal and muscular systems are also getting stronger and stronger, with enough strength to maintain various activities in the future. In addition, the fetal brain continues to develop and masters more movements and skills.
2. Weight gain
At 34 weeks of pregnancy, most fetuses already weigh close to 2 kilograms. At this time, the fetus will gain about 30 grams per week, and the mother will obviously feel that her abdomen becomes heavier. At this time, mothers should strengthen nutrition, especially protein, calcium and iron supplements. Proper weight control is very important in order to go through labor successfully.
3. Exercise and sleep conditions
The fetus at 34 weeks of pregnancy is very sensitive to external stimuli and will move in response to the mother\’s different postures or sounds. At this time, the fetus has been able to distinguish the mother\’s voice from different sounds from the outside world, and the effect of hearing the mother\’s prenatal education is very good. In addition, the fetal sleep time is about 20 hours, and the depth of sleep gradually increases.
4. Expected date of delivery and delivery conditions
At 34 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is approaching its due date. Most fetuses are born between 30 and 40 weeks. At this time, the fetus\’s body is already healthy and mature, and unless something unexpected happens, delivery will generally go smoothly. It is very important for expectant mothers and their families to maintain a good attitude. Mothers should appropriately alleviate their anxiety and actively prepare for prenatal care.
Summary
At 34 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is already healthy and mature, so careful prenatal care is very important. Mothers should strengthen nutrition and properly control their weight to allow the fetus to develop healthily. In addition, prenatal education and psychological counseling are also aspects that expectant mothers need to pay attention to. Before the tense and joyful delivery, the mother and her family must maintain a good mood and calmly welcome the arrival of the baby.
