Size Of Baby Thirty Fourth Week

During the thirty fourth week of pregnancy, the weight of the baby is approximately five pounds and its size is around eighteen inches. The size of the uterus during the thirty fourth week of the pregnancy is five and half inches. Women who have a petite structure are often skeptical about the fact that whether they will be able to deliver the baby vaginally or not. There have been many cases whether petite women have given natural birth to babies who weighed around eight pounds during the time of birth. Some women get the feeling that after the thirty third week of pregnancy the baby’s head might reach the birth canal. This phenomenon might occur in those cases where the woman is giving birth for the very first time. When this condition occurs, then the mothers find it a bit easier to breathe as there is a lot of space in her belly. When the baby gets dropped then some pressure can be experienced in the vagina. The doctor should be contacted if the women experiences severe pressure in the vagina. 

Early Delivery

If the baby is born during the thirty third week of pregnancy then its weight will be around five pounds and its size will be approximately seventeen and half inches. The baby will be able to survive on its own without any medical help. But the baby might require oxygen for the first couple of days after birth. It is very important for the mother to consume a calcium rich diet because the fetus derives calcium from the mother in order to toughen its own bones.

Pressure On Bladder And Leakage Of Urine During Pregnancy

At this phase of the pregnancy a small amount of urine leakage might occur when you sneeze or laugh because of the uterus puts a lot of pressure on the bladder. In order to deal with this problem you should try to empty your bladder frequently. Aerated drinks and fruit juices must be avoided during this time as it has a tendency to irritate the bladder. If urine leakage still occurs then you can wear a panty liner. Albeit the baby’s lungs are fully developed by now but its central nervous system is still in the process of development. 

Test To Detect Group B Streptococcus Bacteria

In the coming weeks the doctors will suggest a test for identifying the presence of a bacteria named Group B streptococcus. These bacteria are present in the vaginal area or the rectal region of the mother. Even though it poses no threat to the mother, but if these bacteria get transmitted to the baby then it can lead to several complications like pneumonia, etc. If the test confirms the presence of these bacteria, then the doctors will give you an antibiotic intravenously during the time of labor, in order to curb the ill effects of these bacteria. In order to avoid tearing during delivery one can start perineal massage so that the body gets ready for labor. Perineal massage is also considered as a substitute for episiotomy. Depending on the size of the baby’s head, the doctor assesses the need for an episiotomy.