At 31 weeks of pregnancy, or 33 weeks of amenorrhea, the arrival of the baby is approaching and you could now feel regularly. Symptoms, preparation of the maternity suitcase, baby growth, discover the advice of Anh-Chi Ton, midwife.
This 31st week of pregnancy marks the Beginning of your eighth month of pregnancy. While your belly grows more and more, you may have some difficulty walking. Your mind is also in turmoil and the questions jostle to the point of disturbing your sleep. Baby now occupies all your uterine cavity and continues to develop, especially at the digestive level. Childbirth is also approaching, it is also the perfect time to prepare your maternity suitcase.
How many months and its at 31 weeks of pregnancy?
- The 31st week of pregnancy corresponds to 33 weeks of amenorrhea or 33 SA.
- You are at start of your 8th month of pregnancy.
What pregnancy symptoms at 33 SA?
The fatigue you feel in this 31th pregnancy week is absolutely normal. Your belly weighs more and more heavy, You sleep with a restful sleep And baby draws on your reserves to continue growing. Your belly has also grown a lot. It is therefore normal to experience Difficulties in standing, to decline, or simply to move.
Sleep problems
During the eighth month of pregnancy, it is not uncommon to make repeated nightmares. It is a way for your unconscious to understand the fact that you will become a mom and it is completely normal. Rest assured: many pregnant women have been there. Do not hesitate to ask all the questions that bother you to the doctor or the midwife that follows you. Also remember to relax before going to bed because a good sleep is essential for your health and that of your baby.
Why do I have a stomach ache at 31 weeks?
The belly, in medicine, is a very large area! “”If it is uterine pain, and therefore contractions, you have to go to the emergency room when there are more than 10 per day and that they do not give in with rest and spasfon. During pregnancy, Small digestive ailments are also possible And do not hesitate to consult if the symptoms persist or if we fear food poisoning. “, recommends the midwife.
How are the contractions of the 31st week of pregnancy?
In that Start of 8th month of pregnancythe multiplication of false contractions, also called Braxton Hicks contractionsmeans that your body is preparing for birth, But that does not indicate that childbirth is imminent. On the other hand, if you have bleeding or abdominal pain, contact your midwife or maternity.
What weight gain at 33 SA?
Weight gain can be fast at the end of pregnancy. At this point, you should have taken Between 8 and 10 kilos And continue to take around 200 to 300 g per week until childbirth.
“At 31 weeks of pregnancy, you should have taken between 8 and 10 kilos and continue to take around 200 to 300 g per week until childbirth.”
Should we have an ultrasound at 33 SA?
If you haven’t passed yet Your ultrasound of 3thquarterit may be for this week. It must indeed take place between the 30th week and the 32nd week of pregnancy, and marks the last meeting with baby before birth. Growth, position in the uterus, quantity of amniotic fluid and placenta assessmentbaby will be entitled to a full check up!
Can we give birth at 33 SA?
If your baby was born at 31 weeks (33 SA), he would be considered premature. The most frequent causes of a premature birth are: pre-eclampsia, a problem linked to the placenta, a crack in the amniotic pocket, factors linked to lifestyle (smoking, alcohol consumption etc.), diabetes or hypertension, but also, a twin pregnancy. At this stage, your baby is less likely to suffer from the consequences of his prematurity, but it is possible that he needs assistance to breathe and must stay for a few days or weeks in a neonatal service.
What follow -up at 33 SA for a twin pregnancy?
“Monitoring a twin pregnancy is much more common than for a pregnancy called Singleton, with a single baby. There are more ultrasounds, even if it depends on the type of twinness (biiangniotic monochoral, bichorial etc.), the development of babies, if one has grown to the detriment of the other. There is also more monitoring “, explains the midwife.
“Monitoring a twin pregnancy is much more common than for a singleton pregnancy”.
What is the baby’s weight at 31 weeks?
With its 2 kg and its 40 cm approximatelyyour baby takes a lot of space in your uterine cavity. He now looks like the child you will soon hold in your arms. Remember the path traveled from this small point which was flashing at ultrasound.
How does the fetus develop 33 weeks of amenorrhea?
- At this stage of pregnancyyour baby now knows how to digest.
- He continues to be powered by the umbilical cord, but he also likes to swallow the amniotic fluid in which he bathes.
- Its intestines accumulate dissatisfied, digestion waste, a thick and blackish substance which will be eliminated at birth, in the very first stools of your baby.
- In addition, your baby’s smell is refined. He will even be able, at birth, to recognize the smell of the amniotic fluid in which he has bathed for nine months as well as the smells of foods that have passed in this same amniotic fluid.
How does baby move at 31 weeks of pregnancy?
If baby has adopted the Downstream position (This is not the case for all babies), he begins to fold his knees to put himself in a fetal position. Its movements are less frequent and less ample. But they can also be more abrupt: sometimes you can see it move even through your clothes!
What to do at 31 weeks of pregnancy?
At 31 weeks of pregnancy, it may be the right time to think about Contents of your maternity suitcase ! If you have not yet taken the time to think about it, it is interesting to start thinking about your birth project. Do not hesitate to talk about it with your midwife.
The maternity bag
Your delivery is fast approaching. It is better to be ready in case you should go to maternity (You never know!). To be serene, it is best to be organized and prepare all your belongings. It is best to provide two bags or small suitcases in which you can put your necessary.
- The first bag will serve you for the day of childbirth, including baby affairs.
- In the second, more supplied, you will put everything you need for your stay at maternity.
Once these two bags are ready, leave them in a corner of your room. You will only have to take them on D -Day! “”I always tell women to prepare their bag as if they left three days on weekends … but without having the opportunity to wash! If they want to breastfeed, he is always taking breastfeeding pads. “, advises the midwife. Among the things that we do not necessarily think, Anh-Chi your recommends taking to maternity a scarf intended to close the basin.
Thanks to anh-chi tone, midwife
