Your Baby's Development
Maternal
calcium intake
is extremely important during pregnancy because the baby will draw
calcium from the mother to make and harden bone. If a pregnant
woman doesn't get enough calcium during pregnancy, it can
affect her own bones because the developing fetus will take
minerals from the mother's skeletal structure as needed.
The vernix coating on the baby's skin is becoming thicker,
whereas lanugo hair is almost completely gone.
By now most babies will be in position for delivery. Your health
care provider can tell you if your baby is positioned head- or
bottom-first. Babies born at 34 weeks usually have fairly
well-developed lungs, and their average size of 5 pounds (2,250
grams) and 12.6 inches (32 cm) from crown to rump allows them to
survive outside the womb without extensive medical
intervention.
Your Body
Fatigue is a common complaint of late pregnancy. Difficulty
sleeping
, aches and pains, weight gain, and anxiety about labor, delivery,
and taking care of a newborn may contribute to your exhaustion.
Rest as much as you can and take naps if possible.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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