The development of the baby at 33 weeks of gestation, which is equivalent to 8 months of pregnancy, is marked by movements, kicks and kicks that can occur during the day or at night, making it difficult for the mother to sleep.
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Development of the fetus - 33 weeks gestation
The auditory development of the fetus at 33 weeks of gestation is almost complete. The baby can already distinguish very clearly the voice of the mother and calms down when he hears it. Despite being accustomed to the sound of the heart, the digestion and the voice of the mother, he can jump or be frightened by sounds that he does not know.
In some ultrasonographies you can see movements of the fingers or toes. Little by little, the baby's bones are getting stronger, but the bones of the head have not yet melted to make it easier for the baby to go out during normal birth.
At this stage all digestive enzymes are already present and if the baby is born you will now be able to digest the milk. The amount of amniotic fluid has already reached the maximum limit and it is likely that this week the baby will turn upside down. If you are pregnant with twins the date of birth is likely to be near because in this case most babies are born before 37 weeks, but despite that, some may be born after 38, although this is not very common.
Fetal size at 33 weeks gestation
The size of the fetus at 33 weeks gestation is approximately 42.4 centimeters measured from the head to the heel and the weight is about 1.4 kg. When it comes to a twin pregnancy, each baby can weigh about 1 kg.
Changes in the 33-week-old woman
Regarding the changes in the woman with 33 weeks of pregnancy, she should feel more discomfort when eating meals, because the uterus has grown enough to press the ribs.
With the approach of the childbirth it is good to know how to relax even when feeling pain, so a good tip is to breathe deeply and let the air through your mouth. When cramps arise, remember this style of breathing and take a light walk, as this also helps relieve the pain of contraction.
The hands, feet, and legs may start to get swollier, and drinking plenty of water can help eliminate these excess fluids, but if there is too much retention, it is good to tell the doctor because it may be a condition called pre-eclampsia, which is characterized by elevated pressure that can affect even women who have always had low blood pressure.
Back and leg pains can be more and more constant, so try to relax whenever possible.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
