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34 Weeks Pregnant: What To Expect
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going! You are so close to your goal at this point, it doesnt even seem like a bother to go through all the annoyances and grievances pregnant women experience. Here is a list of suggestions and answers to any questions you might be having about your 34th week of being pregnant.
Your Baby's Growth During Pregnancy - Week 34
The 34th week of pregnancy is going to show well-established sex markers, with boys and girls easily differentiable. Your baby’s fat has now fully filled out the wrinkly skin, making it smooth and robust. The immune system and lungs get stronger and more independent of your body. As the foetus brain connections now number in the trillions, it is even possible for it to dream occasionally. Now that your uterus is at near maximum capacity, any shift in position will be easily felt by you. In fact, your baby might even be able to perceive your warm touch through your abdomen. Preterm delivery around this point is completely safe, excluding a short stint in the hospital, and you will ready to take your little one home in no time. Dont worry if you dont experience labour around the due date, as that only happens in five percent of all cases.
What Is The Baby Size
34 weeks pregnant baby size is almost 45 cm from top to bottom, around the size of a large pumpkin. At slightly over 2 kg, your baby is still going to grow some more. His/her skeleton is hard by this time, except for the skull bones which remain soft to allow passage through the birth canal.
Common Body Changes
Week 34 will bring its own challenges to the table. This week you will experience another host of body changes during pregnancy Haemorrhoids. Haemorrhoids are caused due to factors such as constipation and hormonal activity during pregnancy. Much like last week, you stand the risk of developing painful swellings in the anal or perineal area. Medications and kegel exercises are options for some relief.
Discharge from the vagina
Another common symptom is mucous secreted by your vagina in preparation for birth. This is caused by the influx of oestrogen, which promotes blood circulation around the vagina.
Swollen feet
Your feet and ankles might continue to suffer from oedema due to all the fluid collecting in them. Opt for comfortable footwear that has soft padding to ease your swollen feet.
Stretch marks
Worse on light-skinned people than dark-skinned people, if you are at your 34th week of pregnancy these cannot be avoided. However, their extent can be reduced by controlling your weight gain under medical supervision.
Discharge from breasts
Your body is making colostrum for when your baby is born, and your breasts have decided to leak it early. Wear absorbent pads inside your bra to avoid embarrassing situations.
Symptoms Of Pregnancy At Week 34
Constipation
The expanded uterus now takes up nearly all your abdominal space, forcing your bowels into a corner. This will tend to make your bowel movements rather irregular. Consuming enough fibre and water should ease the discomfort.
Bloating
Gassiness is extremely common during pregnancy due to the slowing down of digestion with anxiety worsening the situation. Try a few breathing exercises to ease the stress.
Cramps
Carrying around all that weight and lack of sleep band together to create painful leg cramps.
Difficulty breathing
A frequent symptom of late-stage pregnancy, it occurs due to your lungs being compressed by the uterus, thereby unable to draw full breaths. Avoid activities like running, climbing stairs and so on if you have shortness of breath.
Staying up all night
Anxiety, cramps, bloating and constipation are simply going to keep you up all night. If you just cant fall asleep, try watching television or reading a book.
Belly At 34 Weeks Of Pregnancy
In your 34th week, you can expect your abdominal region to stretch to around 45 cm from top of the uterus to the lower pelvic region. An interesting thing to note is that the volume of the amniotic fluid is much higher at this point than at any other point during your pregnancy. Your uterus is now up to 1000 times bigger than before it had a baby in it.
34 Weeks Ultrasound
Going for ultrasound scans every alternate week is standard procedure at this point. Your doctor might even prescribe a non-stress test or a biophysical profile which can tell if theres something wrong with the babys breathing or heart. The scan can show you your baby’s movements in real time, such as breathing or moving around the uterus. If you want, you can see the intimate details of your babys face and body with a 3D ultrasound.
What To Eat?
Eating a balanced diet is crucial for your and your babys health. Consume several portions of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and dairy a day. Eat more often but smaller meals so you can avoid heartburn.Some of the dietary changes to make in your 34th week pregnancy food are:
Vitamin D, C and K are essential in bone and teeth development, as well as boosting immunity. Vitamin D can be consumed via supplements but exposing your body to sunlight for 10-20 minutes a day also does the job. Vitamin C can be found in leafy greens, lean meats, and citrus fruits. Finally, Vitamin K can be found in foods like cauliflower, cabbage, beans, pomegranate, spinach, and soybean.
It is certainly time to have omega-3 fatty acids to have your baby intellectual capacity reach full potential. Fish oil and flaxseed oil are both available to suit any interest.
Drink 3 litres of water a day minimum to stay fighting fit for your delivery.
Tips & Care
Below are a set of activities that you should and should not do while pregnant:
Do’s
Perform some exercises to ensure your baby is in the ideal position for delivery, that is head downwards with his face towards your spine. Some exercises use a chair or birthing ball, so you can exercise by keeping your pelvis leant forward.
It might help to go see the hospital where you are thinking of giving birth. Observe the labour and birthing wards of the hospital and complete any paperwork you might have to.
Don’ts
Dieting is not fun, and while youre in the third trimester, it's outright dangerous. Your baby and you both need considerably more food than usual, so cutting them out will cause complications. Instead, ignore unhealthy foods such as alcohol and spicy food.
Dont forget to perform Kegel exercises, and don’t be embarassed about them! Kegel exercises make the pelvic floor stronger, they can ease pain caused by cramps and hemorrhoids. In addition, this exercise improves the chances of a smooth delivery. You can also perform the pelvic tilt, which can help ease any backache.
What You Need To Shop
Make sure your baby has a nice warm home to come to, whether he/she is spending his/her time in your room or his own room. Maternity clothes are always first on the purchase list and there are several stylish options available. Keep sufficient stocks of diapers, bottles, nursing bras, and baby clothes. Buying a little pram will also make it easier for you to get your baby to your home or neighbourhood. As the time draws closer towards your final day, do your best to stay calm by talking to your friends and family. You’re almost past the finish line so just keep what you’re doing and you’re as good as gold.
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Uterine Atony - Reasons, Signs, and Treatment
Uterine atony or atony of the uterus is a serious condition that can happen after childbirth. Uterine atony is a life-threatening condition and can result in maternal death. Immediate treatment is required if a woman goes experiences this condition. Read on to know more about this condition.
What Is Atony of the Uterus?
Uterine atony, in medical terms, means the loss of tone in the uterine musculature. During labour, uterine muscles contract compressing the blood vessels and reducing the blood flow. This, in turn, increases the likelihood of coagulation and prevents haemorrhage. But when the uterus fails to contract after the delivery, it is known as atony of the uterus and this can lead to postpartum haemorrhage. It has been proved that 75%-80% of postpartum haemorrhages are due to uterine atony.
Causes of Uterine Atony
There are many factors which prevent the muscles of the uterus from contracting after labour. Some of the most common causes of uterine atony are mentioned below.
Prolonged labour or delayed labour
Rapid labour
Overdistention of the uterus (enlargement of the uterus) because of the presence of excess amniotic fluid ( a condition called as polyhydramnios) or a large baby
Administration of oxytocin, general anaesthesia or other drugs during labour
Inducing labour using medication
There is a potential for an increased risk of the atony of the uterus if the below-mentioned factors exist -
Multiple pregnancies or delivering twins or triplets
Have had many previous deliveries
Fetal macrosomia where the baby is larger than average
If delivery was assisted using forceps or vacuum
You are over 35 years of age
You are medically classified as obese
The factors mentioned above are some of the causes which pose a risk of postpartum haemorrhage according to their severity. The risk for uterine atony is not the only cause of postpartum haemorrhage; it could occur in women who have had no risk factors at all.
Signs and Symptoms of the Uterine Atony
The most common and foremost symptom of uterine atony is that the uterus remains relaxed and without any tension after giving birth. Atony of the uterus is the primary cause of postpartum haemorrhage. Postpartum haemorrhage is excessive bleeding post-delivery and occurs after the placenta is delivered. About 1%-5% of women have a postpartum haemorrhage, and a loss of more than 500 millilitres of blood after delivery of the placenta is defined as postpartum haemorrhage. With most haemorrhages occurring right after delivery (especially in caesarean births), the symptoms include:
Uncontrollable and excessive bleeding post-delivery of a baby
A drop in blood pressure
An increase in the heart rate
Pain
Back pain
Diagnosing Atony of the Uterus
Uterine atony is diagnosed when the uterus is soft, relaxed and there is an excess bleeding post giving birth to a baby. A doctor may be able to estimate the loss of blood by counting the number of saturated pads or weighing the sponges that are used to absorb blood. A physical examination by the doctor will help rule out other causes of bleeding like a tear in the cervix or pieces of the placenta in the uterus. The doctor will also keep a watch for the following.
Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Count of red blood cells
Factors for clotting of blood
Complications
Apart from insufficient uterine contraction, other complications of uterine atony include -
Giddiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, due to low blood pressure generally termed as orthostatic hypotension
Anaemia
Fatigue and tiredness
Anaemia or fatigue after birth increases the chances of a mother experiencing postpartum depression. An uncontrolled and excessive loss of blood than the normal could lead to hemorrhagic shock. If blood loss is not monitored, then it could lead to a life-threatening situation.
Treatment
The first treatment is intended to stop the bleeding and replace the blood that has been lost. Medical experts ensure that the mother is given IV fluids, blood and blood products without any delay.
Other modes of treatment include:
A uterine massage, where the doctor places one hand in the vagina pushing against the uterus with the other hand over the abdominal wall compressing the uterus.
Prescribed uterotonic drugs including oxytocin, methylergonovine and prostaglandins
Blood transfusions
In cases where the condition is severe, treatment includes
A surgery to tie the blood vessels.
Uterine Artery Embolization - It involves injecting minute and small particles into the uterine artery to impede blood flow to the uterus.
Hysterectomy, if all other treatments fail
Outlook for the People With Uterine Atony
Countries with limited healthcare facilities have higher death instances caused due to postpartum haemorrhage. The risk of death increases due to delay in diagnosis, delay in access to a medical facility and delay in receiving the recommended treatment. If the diagnosis and treatment happen on time, there is a less likelihood of complication.
Can Uterine Atony Be Prevented?
No, uterine atony cannot be prevented, but a doctor can help manage the condition through all the stages of labour. If there is a presence of risk, then appropriate uterine atony nursing management procedures must be in place. The medical facility should have IV lines ready, prescribed medications handy, and the equipment to deal with blood loss.
Vital signs of the amount of bleeding occurred after birth must be monitored by the doctor to detect haemorrhage. Oxytocin is the first line of treatment suggested to help the uterus contract after delivery. Uterine massage has now become a common practice post-delivery of the placenta to reduce the risk of symptoms of uterine atony. Taking a regulated dose of prenatal vitamins and iron supplements can also help in preventing anaemia and other complications of postpartum uterine atony.
Uterine atony is the main cause of primary postpartum haemorrhage, a condition marked by excessive bleeding. Scheduled and constant monitoring of the patient, access to a well-equipped hospital, availability of blood, blood products, drugs and the presence of competent medical staff at the time of delivery is vital for the diagnosis and prognosis of uterine atony.
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8 Healthy Drinking Tips to Survive the Party Season
This party season, be responsible and drink the healthy way. And no, it's not just enough that you don't drink and drive, you've got to make sure neither to pile up on calories nor to have a hangover the next day. Read on to learn how.
Party Survival Guide
When you have a lot of parties lined up, it may be quite impossible for you to totally avoid drinking. This holiday season, when you’re out with friends and family, celebrate with drinks, but know your limits. Here are a few tips to enjoy your booze and feel better afterwards too:
What to Do Before a Party
1. Eat:
Never, ever drink on an empty stomach. Have a light meal (consisting of proteins, carbohydrates and fats) before leaving for a party. Eating beforehand will stabilize your blood sugar levels and thereby slow down the rate of alcohol absorption. It will also keep you from drinking lots of booze.
2. Rest well:
If you’re tired and sleep deprived, the effects of alcohol will be stronger and faster. You won’t be able to think clearly either. Also, alcohol being a depressant, will only increase your fatigue. So make sure to get enough sleep and recharge your batteries before a party.
What to Do During a Party
1. Say ‘No’ to Sugary Drinks:
Cocktails like margaritas contain an unhealthily high amount of calories that cause major weight gain. So avoid these and instead, opt for drinks that are mixed with water, diet soda or fruit juices without added sugar.
2. Pick Your Drink Wisely:
Go for light, diet-friendly drinks like wine, scotch and vodka. Steer clear of regular beer, as it is the highest calorie drink you could possibly get your hands on.
3. Don’t Mix Alcohol:
A mixed drink can contain a lot of sugar and undesired calories. It will leave you out of sorts and with a hangover.
4. Keep Your Body Hydrated:
Alcohol, being a diuretic, promotes frequent peeing. This leads to dehydration, causing nausea, headache and hangovers. So make sure to drink enough water before, while and after tanking up.
5. Nibble while You Sip:
While gulping down your drink, remember to have small bites of your food in between (avoid salty or fatty items). This will help you
What to Do After a Party to Avoid a Hangover
Detox:
Here are a few ways to restore your body after a night of drinking:
Have lots of herbal tea (helps restore your liver)
Pop a few homeopathic hangover pills
Take some vitamin B complex
Before going to bed, drink a large glass of water with the juice of a whole lemon in it
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Here Are 4 Tricks I Use to Get My Child Off Screens!
Screen time is not an alien concept for younger kids anymore. I am a mother of a four-year-old daughter. From a mother who struggled to keep her kid away from over usage of electronic gadgets to one who has a sorted plan of how the day would work out without or a limited screen time, I have been a part of both sides of the spectrum. There was a time when my little one would not open her mouth to eat food unless she had phone in front of her.
After due effort in making changes with our routine, I have not only managed to keep her away from gadgets but also set our routine to keep her busy with other activities in her free time. Let me just start by saying, there is nothing wrong with supervised, limited screen time. However, we can’t deny the presence of gadget addiction in today’s world.
We are a nuclear family and I completely understand the problems we face to keep our always active kids busy with creative activities. Here are a few small changes we can start with, so our kids can easily enjoy their free time well:
Take baby steps towards changing the little one’s routine.
If one day you wake up to decide to abruptly change the routine of your little one, it won’t work. We have to understand that these little humans are a ball of emotion, feelings and behavioral changes, which they are still learning to express well. Take baby steps towards any changes; start with 10 or 15 minutes of a new habit.
When my little one was a year old and was teething, she stopped eating completely. All I wanted was to feed her well. I tried everything and then gave in to rhymes on my phone just to make sure that she eats well. She ate, but we fell into this trap of screen and mealtime. It took us sometime to make her understand that mealtime is family time and no screens are allowed at the table but it didn’t happen in a day.
Stick to the routine and cut down your own phone usage.
Allocate an appropriate amount of screen time for your child, irrespective of the gadget. We can’t preach if we don’t follow, so make sure to cut down your own phone usage. I am guilty of using my phone for more than 9 hours a day, I didn’t even realize because I was on different apps and the never-ending scrolling was messing up my behavior too.
Set some ground rules and stick to those - expect a few tantrums from yourself (phone addiction is real) and the little one too. For me, downloading an app to check my phone usage gave me a reality check. When your little one will see you busy with books or something else that you love, she will follow in your footsteps.
Try activity boxes and pretend play activities.
This is one of my go-to options when I run out of ideas on how to keep my little one busy creatively. When I decided to cut down on our phone usage, the biggest trouble was how to keep her busy. Kids’ attention spans are really short, so we have to come up with interesting activities quite often. My search took to me to Firstcry Intellikit boxes. To be honest, I love these activities more than my little one, as it gives us a chance to spend some quality time together without a screen. I have taken a subscription for Firstcry Intellikit boxes after I saw how helpful it is to keep my little one busy with creative activities. There are so many activities in the box that will keep your little one busy and happy. Also, you can pick the box as per the age and interests of your little one.
When I got to know about their #noscreendaycampaign, I knew I made the right choice. The "No Screen Day" campaign is an attempt to help moms reduce their child's screen time by asking them to pledge a #noscreenday for their child. We thoroughly enjoyed our #noscreenday with so many activities and I am so glad she didn’t ask for a phone even once (Yay, for this mama).
Educate your child about the effects of screen time.
You may think that your kid is too small to understand, but believe me, these tiny humans are sensitive and listen to what you say and how you say it. Let’s start with making them aware of the dangers they face and the positive aspects of sensible usage of electronic gadgets. Talk to them, use storytelling to convey your message, take help from books and make them realize how a day can be super fun even without any screen-time.
Hope these few tips that I have used would help you as well. I am always eager to learn what has worked for your kids and homom speaking to daughterw you manage to keep them busy creatively, don’t forget to share your tricks and tips in the comment section below.
I would urge all the moms out there to take a pledge of the #noscreenday challenge with your little ones. Let’s take a step forward towards a happy and healthy childhood. Don’t forget to share your experience with us.
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Q. I got faint line all my pregnancy test and I missed my periods for 10 days but USG and TVs test confirm there is no pregnancy is there any chance that it is very early stage that's why it is not visible???? or TVs test is the last thing that can tell that really there is no pregnancy
Read moreRashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
14 hours ago
A. I think it would be advisable for you to get an ultrasound done with your doctor that’s going to give you a clarity because if there is a pregnancy it would be visible at least at least that sack is visible if it’s a regular pregnancy so it would be advisable to have a test with your doctor
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Q. mere twins baby girl and boyhai one month 8 days old kya mai ghutti de sakte hun ya gripe water de sakte hun aur kab se start kar sakte hun
Dr. Minal Acharya
Nutritionist
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A. dear Mum, you should not give any sort of gripe water or ghutti to your baby. these are unhealthy and dangerous and can cause infection to your baby. so, these should be completely avoided.
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Q. I am currently 32 week pregnant.I recently had growth scan.mu baby is in cephalic presentation. Does this change as I approach my due date. Also my EDD is July 25 and EDC is July 2. what is my expected due date. Also what is EDC?
Dr Vandan H Kumar
Paediatrician
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A. edc is expected date of delivery only.
that is 40 weeks
You will get more information for your query with your family doctor. You may meet your dr in person for proper guidance .
It is important to remain in contact with your doctor.
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Q. why I am getting dizziness in my pregnancy
I am going with 3rd month of my pregnancy it's a very strong dizziness I feel at times means every day .....no other symptoms of pregnancy .Please help with elaboration .All okay means isn't part of this journey.
Read moreDr Priyanka Kalra
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A. check bp.. do ultrasound n necessary tests after consulting a specialist. without proper check up we can't advise or help you.. Avoid shirt cuts when it comes to health if mother n baby. ok.
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Q. I am currently 32 week pregnant and had growth scan recently.My baby is in cephalic presentation.does this change after 36 week or does this remain the same?
Dr Priyanka Kalra
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A. usually fixed. better to show to specialist always as they get the correct diagnosis. try to avoid self and extra medication that will only complicate this and create more damage to the child
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Q. it's my 5 month n I still didn't went for check up yet not even once is it okay if I go now or?
Rashmi
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A. You should have started going from the very beginning itself once you get to know you’re pregnant but since you haven’t reached that now if you’re pregnancy has been healthy last five months please get it checked with your doctor also if you need to start with any supplements or diet the doctor would advise you after a ultrasound so please visit your gynaecologist
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