Here you are in your 28th week of pregnancy. Fatigue makes its comeback and your belly weighs more and more heavily. As you approach childbirth in this 30th week of amenorrhea, you could also feel some contractions. Baby position, weight … Here are the recommendations of Anh-Chi Ton, midwife, for a week in great shape.
At 28 weeks of pregnancy or 30 SATHE Seventh month of your pregnancy continues. From now on, and while childbirth gets closer and baby draws on your reserves, you have to rest and take care of yourself. Baby, meanwhile, continues to grow and now looks very much like the newborn that you will soon meet. His body is more and more plump and his senses are refined. In this 28th week of pregnancy, you have no ultrasound or medical appointment. The opportunity to start thinking about the decoration and furnishings of the baby’s room. Also think of your childbirth preparation sessions. Here are the advice of our midwife Anh-Chi tone on this 30th week of amenorrhea.
How many months and its 28 weeks of pregnancy?
- During amenorrhea week: The 28th week of pregnancy corresponds to 30 weeks of amenorrhea (30 SA).
- In months: you continue your Seventh month of pregnancy
What symptoms at 28 weeks of pregnancy?
Among the most frequent symptoms at 30 SA: fatigue, frequent desires to urinate, back and stomach ache, but also heavy leg problems. In this case, remember to raise your legs at the end of the day and/or to sleep at night. In the shower, get into the habit of having a jet of cold water on your legs, going up ankles to the hips. “”The compression stockings are really the most effective against heavy legs. Do not hesitate to request a prescription from the doctor or the midwife. This can also be useful if the woman forecasts an outing at the museum, a shopping outing or if she remains a lot standing at work.“, Recommends Anh-Chi Ton.
“The compression stockings are really the most effective against heavy legs”.
How is the belly at 28 weeks of pregnancy?
In that Start of seventh months of pregnancyyour belly increases in volume. It’s normal: your baby, who now measure 36 cm and weighs 1.5 kgneeds more and more space.
How are 28 weeks pregnancy contractions?
Your uterus is preparing for childbirth and You might feel contractions now. Not painful, they have no effect on the collar and do not mean that childbirth is imminent. Be still listening to your body if these contractions become painful and regular, it is better to consult quickly in order to detect a possible premature work.
What weight gain recommended at 30 SA?
At 28 weeks of pregnancy, you should have taken about 8 to 9 kg.
When to pass the 3rd quarter ultrasound?
The ultrasound of the third trimester is approaching. In a few weeks, you will see your baby again. It will be the last time before childbirth. If you are pregnant with twins, you see your babies every month, monitoring of twin pregnancies being more intense. At this stage, ultrasound is intended to assess the growth of babies, but also the state of the placenta.
What risk of giving birth at 30 weeks of amenorrhea?
“”If baby was born at this stage, he would be great premature. Its organs are still immature (digestive system, heart, brain etc.). His lungs are not fully functional, because they do not yet secrete surfactant (it is for this reason that corticosteroids are given to the mother in the event of premature work) “, specifies the midwife. Indeed, A baby who is born at 30 SA has difficulties in adapting to life outside the uterus, especially to digest. “It is also more sensitive to respiratory infections. It does not yet have a suction reflex and must therefore be nourished by probe”she adds.
As the deadline is approaching, anxieties linked to childbirth are more present. Rest assured, this is absolutely normal. What scares in childbirth, beyond the fear of not knowing how to manage pain is the unknown. Birth is a great mystery that precipitates future mothers in a completely new universe. A good way to defeat these anxieties is simply talking about it. Ask your midwife all the questions that concern you: what the pains of contractions look like, when going to maternity, when can we ask the epidural, can we drink or eat, what role can play the dad. Even if each childbirth is unique, having certain answers will be quiet.
“It can be interesting, if the future mother feels the need, to consult a psychologist to evoke these questions. There are very important psychic reshuffles during pregnancy and, if each woman has her story, her past, her difficult experiences, these sessions can be very beneficial. To evoke the anxiety of childbirth of course, but not only. The psychologist is really an interlocutor in addition“Explains the midwife.
What is the baby’s weight, and its size at 28 weeks of pregnancy?
Thanks to the fat layer which is gradually formed under his skin, your baby appears more and more plump. It now weighs almost 1.5 kg and measures approximately 36 cm.
How does the fetus develop at 28 weeks of pregnancy?
- Her hair continues to push and thicken.
- Its small nails are also formed.
- He begins to learn to regulate his temperature,
- Baby continues to mature his respiratory system, especially with the formation of blood vessels in his lungs.
- Its respiratory movements are better and better coordinated.
- If your baby is a little boy, his testicles continue their descent.
What is the baby’s position at 30 SA?
At 28 weeks of pregnancy, your baby can be in the cephalic positionhead down, transverse or in a seat, that is to say the buttocks below! We talk about full seat When baby is seated on his buttocks with the folded knees, and decomplété When his legs are raised to her face. “”At this stage, its position is variable, but it is still small and can therefore turn. However, around the echo of the 3rd trimester, that is to say around 32 SA, we like that he presents his head at the bottom in the cephalic position“, Specifies Anh-Chi Ton.
“At this stage, its position is variable, but it is still small and can therefore turn.”
In recent weeks, your baby’s brain has really increased. Result : In the seventh month of pregnancy, your child is increasingly sensitive and attentive to what surrounds him, especially in light and sounds. Its movements are precise and numerous, it reacts to your requests and you already build the basics of your future relationship.
What to do at 28 weeks of pregnancy?
During this 28th weeks, there is no ultrasound or medical appointment. However, you might have a childbirth preparation session. If you haven’t started them yet, it’s time!
Pregnancy photo session
At the start of the third trimester, your belly is nicely rounded. And if you take advantage of it for Organize a photo session intended to immortalize your pregnancy ? Too many young mothers regret having no photo of her pregnant. Calling on a professional allows you to have quality photos and beautiful memories. The future dad will obviously be invited to participate, just like your elders if you wish.
Start preparing baby’s room
If you have not already done so, think of the Future your baby’s room: colors, development, theme, furniture … Know that, for the first months, you don’t need much. The good basic: a bars bed and a changing table to change your baby comfortably. Also provide bed linen: a climate sheet and a turbulent suitable for the climate and general temperature of the room. Fancy decoration? Do not hesitate to leaf through magazines to find inspiration.
Preparation for childbirth
At this stage of pregnancy, you may have already started your preparation sessions for childbirth. If this is not the case, do not delay in informing the different methods that exist. Yoga, prenatal song, haptonomy, sophrology, classic preparation in maternity… There is necessarily a method that suits you. Do not hesitate to ask for the advice of your already mothers. Know that seven sessions are reimbursed by social security so take advantage of it!
Thanks to anh-chi tone, midwife
