Baby is the size of a honey dew Melon now and weighs nearly 2.6 kg!
- The baby has grown big and takes up most of the space in the womb. Thus, amniotic fluid quantity is reduced now.
TME Tips: Contrary to popular belief, drinking water or coconut water does not impact fluid levels. There is no certain natural way of increasing water levels. However, your ob-gyn may prescribe you some sachets/meds if your water levels are too low.
- The baby’s movements can be felt as stretches, wiggles, and twitches.
CHANGES IN ORGANS
The kidneys are fully functioning and urine is being produced.
The liver also begins to metabolize toxic products from the body.
TME Tips: Your little one is now already behaving like an adult with all these advanced organ functions. Wait and see how much it will further evolve in the upcoming weeks and months ahead!
Fetus at 35 weeks
PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS IN MOTHER
- Your sleep schedule might get disrupted. Frequent urination and constipation become a part of your life.
TME Tips: Fret not, as this is just a phase and will pass soon. Make sure you stay well hydrated and eat foods rich in fiber to help with your constipation. Always remember, ‘Food is thy medicine!
- The kicks and jabs your baby was giving you might now start to feel a little uncomfortable. Though it is common for the kicks to feel slightly different, the number of kicks should still be adequate, if not more.
IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS
Most of you mamas might experience pain down there and confuse it with real contractions. Here is a simplified table for you to differentiate between the 2 and not raise a false alarm.
| BRAXTON HICKS CONTRACTIONS | TRUE CONTRACTIONS |
|---|---|
|
Do not get stronger. |
Get stronger. |
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Do not become regular. |
Become regular and closer together. |
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Go away with walking. |
Get stronger when you walk. |
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Feel strongest in front. |
May begin in the back and move to the front. |
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There is no bloody show. |
Bloody show is usually present. |
|
Tend to go away with rest. |
Consistently in regular intervals. |
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