During the 34th week of pregnancy the baby is just like a newborn. She will be closing her eyes when she is asleep and would have learned how to blink. The baby would be able to see better in bright light and will recognize the mother’s voice. Shoe could be soothed by her mother’s voice and will react to certain sound and noise outside. Her sleeping cycles are same like she would have once she is born. The 34 weeks pregnant fetal development includes the complete growth of the fingernails such that they reach the end of the fingertips. The 34 weeks pregnant fetal position would be in a head down position so that...
... the baby is ready for labor. The baby is developing the complete nervous system and lungs so that the baby is able to breathe on its own once they are born. Also see fetal development week by week
However, this period of pregnancy is a little uncomfortable for the mother as they feel fatigued and weak. Adequate rest and a good diet are essential to maintain the right energy levels for the delivery day. Also the doctor would test for Group B streptococcus to check for the GBS bacteria which may be present in the vaginal or rectal areas in some women. This bacterium is harmless for the mother but can be the cause of some complications like pneumonia, bacterial blood infection and meningitis. In case the mother tests positive for the bacteria, she is given an antibiotic during labor to protect the child.
34 weeks pregnant fetal weight would be approximately 5.25 pounds and the baby would be around 18 inches long measured from head to toe. The baby has excellent chance of survival outside the womb as its well protected by the layers of fat developed on the arms and legs.
Fetal movement during pregnancy is not consistent. 34 weeks pregnant fetal movement are squirming-like movements unlike the kicks and jabs that are often felt in the 18 weeks pregnant fetal. This is because as the baby grows there is less space for the baby to move around. Sometimes a change in the type of movements by the baby may also be the reason for worry for the mother. If a baby is unwell then the movement in the baby reduces. The best way to make sure that the baby is well is to note fetal counts. If the baby makes more than 10 kicks or any movement within an hour time then the baby is perfectly fine. If the count is less than that then one should go and see a doctor.
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