At 36 weeks your baby has removed the soft coat (lanugo) and wax protective coating (vernix). Mom needs to prepare mentally to welcome your baby, follow along!
Baby's size at 36 weeks of pregnancy
The baby is now the size of a melon with a length of 47.4cm and a weight of 2.6kg.
Size 36 weeks fetus
36 weeks fetus development
The fetus will be considered full term in the next few days, the baby's body is now ready to be born with the following specific features:
The baby's growth slows down
The fetus is almost ready to go through the narrow birth canal to be born, the baby lies still to store energy to prepare for labor and the upcoming birth.
Loss of sebum wax coating
The white wax called fetal sebum that has covered most of the baby's body during the past nine months is now gone. The fetus will swallow them as well as other substances that cause the bowels to start working. You will see dark green stools in your baby's first diaper.
Develops ears
36 weeks fetus know what to do? Your baby's hearing has developed very sharply over the past few weeks. Studies show that after birth, the fetus can even recognize the voice and songs she often hears with her at this stage.
36-week pregnancy ultrasound photo
Whole body bones and soft skull
When the baby was 36 weeks pregnant , the baby's skull fragments were not fully healed to help the fetus' head move through the birth canal. Besides, most of the baby's bones and cartilage are also quite soft, allowing the birth process to be easier. The fetal body and skull will harden during the first few years of life.
The digestive system is not ready yet
Up to this point, many functions in the baby's body are quite mature and ready for life outside. For example, the circulatory system has been perfected, and the immune system has developed enough to protect the baby from infection in the outside of the uterus. However, other organs still need more time to fully mature, including the digestive system. Because when inside the womb, the baby only receives nutrients based on the umbilical cord, which means that the digestive system, although formed, is not yet active. It takes the first 1-2 years of life for the digestive system to function properly.
Changes in 36 weeks pregnant mothers
Since your baby is already taking up more than half of your stomach, you will find it difficult to complete a regular sized meal on your own.
This is when your back hurts the most.
You may experience bloating and constipation.
Your vaginal discharge will thicken and may even contain blood.
Due to the baby's downward movement, you will feel heavier around the lower abdomen, making it difficult for you to walk easily. This can also lead to pelvic pain.
However, as the baby moves downwards, the pressure on the diaphragm reduces. This will relieve the pressure on your chest. The result: you can breathe deeper and longer. This pressure will also force you to urinate more.
You should feel itchy - this happens to most pregnant women
Braxton Hicks contractions, mild contractions that occur in the process of preparing for labor, will become more frequent.
Note taking care of pregnancy
Image of 36 weeks fetus
Avoid flying this month onwards;
To relieve pelvic pain, you can warmly bathe and do some pelvic exercises;
Pay attention to fetal movement and notify your doctor if an abnormality is suspected;
Informing relatives about due date of birth;
Supplement foods rich in Vitamin B6;
Maximum relaxation (Insomnia and hormone changes can cause depression, anxiety and stress);
Prepare a bag of supplies needed for the day of labor;
Get plenty of protein protein and omega-3 fatty acids from foods.
Things to do of 36 weeks pregnant mother
Time to announce the birth.
Make sure your fertility preparations are right now so you won't have to worry about it when your baby is born.
Put a baby seat in your car, first of all because you can't drive a baby home without it. The installation can also be more complicated than you might think.
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