The baby at 34 weeks of gestation, or 8 months of pregnancy, is already well developed. At this stage, if a preterm birth occurs, there is more than a 90% chance of babies surviving without major health problems.
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Pictures of the fetus at 34 weeks' gestation
Development at 34 weeks' gestation
Regarding the development of the fetus at 34 weeks, it has a greater layer of fat because it will need it to regulate the body temperature outside the uterus after birth. Due to this weight gain, the baby's skin looks smoother.
The central nervous system and immune system are still maturing, but the lungs are almost fully developed.
The hearing is almost 100% developed, so it's a good time to talk to the baby a lot if you have not already. He likes the high-pitched sounds, especially his mother's voice.
The process of iris pigmentation in the eyes is still incomplete. This will only be possible after greater exposure to light several weeks after birth. That is why some babies are born with clear eyes and then darken, having their definitive color only after some time.
This week, the baby prepares for childbirth. The bones are already quite strong, but the bones of the skull are not yet fully connected, which will facilitate their passage through the vaginal canal at the time of normal delivery.
If it is a boy, the testicles begin to descend. It may happen that one or both testicles does not go to the correct position before birth or even through the first year.
Fetal size at 34 weeks' gestation
The size of the fetus at 34 weeks is approximately 43.7 centimeters in length, measured from the head to the heel and weighs about 1.9 kg.
Changes in woman
The change in the woman at 34 weeks of pregnancy is the most intense sensation of hip pain or numbness when walking. This is due to the preparation of the pelvic region of the mother for childbirth, with the loosening of the joints. If the discomfort is very large, the doctor should be informed in the consultations, which will now be more frequent.
There is also an itch in the breasts as they grow. You should moisturize them to the maximum with vitamin E-based creams to prevent stretch marks.
The mother will continue to feel the contractions of training that may cause some colic in addition to the hard belly .
At this stage it is important that the mother already start thinking about a person to help her in domestic services, such as the mother, mother-in-law or a maid because every day that passes will feel more tiredness, less disposition and more difficulty sleeping . The size of the belly may also make it difficult to perform many physical efforts.
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)
