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34 Weeks Pregnant
Your 34th week begins
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Your 34th week begins
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34 Weeks of Pregnancy
Your 34th week begins
Your baby is about the size of a pineapple.Your baby this week
This Week
Your baby’s body is now fully formed, just like their immune system. Their lungs are formed, but need to mature. If your baby is born now, will they be able to breathe on their own? Continue Reading
Your summary
- Development The baby is fully developed and the lungs are maturing.
- To-do Rest, but also try to do appropriate physical exercises.
- How many months is 34 weeks? 34 weeks of pregnancy is 8 months. At 34 weeks pregnant, you are in the fourth week of your eighth month of pregnancy.
DAY 1 • OF WEEK 34
Just like with any infection or illness during pregnancy, coughing fits can occur. Besides being an uncomfortable symptom, it causes a lot of irritation if you don’t take any medication for control. But what should you do during pregnancy? Continue Reading
DAY 2 • OF WEEK 34
There’s a lot of talk about postpartum depression, but few know that there’s also prenatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy. This condition can be triggered by several factors, including stressful moments during pregnancy or lack of family support… Continue Reading
DAY 3 • OF WEEK 34
IMPORTANT: If you chose to have a humanized or as natural as possible birth, you have probably also decided to have a doula by your side. Doulas provide support, comfort, assistance, and company to pregnant women, bringing comfort and peace at this time.
DAY 4 • OF WEEK 34
After so many adventures over the 9 months, the end of pregnancy is here. With it come new symptoms and discomforts such as heartburn, back pain, swelling, and even shortness of breath. But knowing what to expect can help you control and prepare your body… Continue Reading
DAY 5 • OF WEEK 34
IMPORTANT: How is your diet at this stage? Even if anxiety is getting to you and your appetite isn’t great, try to eat as well as possible. You still need to nourish yourself and your baby, so stick to a healthy menu.
DAY 6 • OF WEEK 34
A controversial topic, the type of delivery to be performed is always up for debate. The big truth, though, is that any delivery—if it is dignified and respectful for mother and baby—is wonderful. The moment of birth should always be treated with great respect!
DAY 7 • OF WEEK 34
IMPORTANT: Did you know dad is also entitled to paternity leave after the baby is born? The right is for 5 consecutive days after birth. However, a new law now allows this period to be extended to 20 days in some categories.
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- At 34 weeks pregnant, or rather, in the 8th month, your baby’s development is spectacular.
- Their eyes still don’t have a defined color, as iris pigmentation finishes some time after birth.
- The baby’s nervous system is fully formed, as is their immune system. Their lungs are almost fully developed, and if born this week, there is a good chance of breathing normally.
- Some moms begin to see colostrum as early as the 34th week of pregnancy. It’s not very common to notice it before birth. If it happens to you, be happy!
- At this stage, tiredness is inevitable and household chores can become increasingly difficult. Ask your mother, mother-in-law, or a close family member for help.
Your baby this week
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More information about 34 Weeks of Pregnancy
At 34 weeks pregnant, or rather, in the 8th month, your baby’s development is spectacular. The vernix, which is the white coating that covers babies’ bodies when they are born1, begins to decrease at this stage of pregnancy. The hair is longer and, with some luck, can sometimes be seen on ultrasound.
With eyelashes completed and nails already growing, you may need to trim them in the hospital to prevent your baby from scratching themselves. In fact, many babies are born with scratches and little marks on their face, made inside the womb with their nails. Their eyes still don’t have a defined color, as iris pigmentation only completes some time after birth2. So don’t get too excited if your baby is born with light-colored eyes. Everything can change over the months. The biggest curiosity is: what color will your baby’s eyes be?
The baby’s nervous system is fully developed, as is their immune system. Their lungs are almost fully formed, and if your baby is born this week, there is a good chance they will be able to breathe normally after birth. Each day, your baby is more prepared to come into the world, gradually moving into your pelvis. You’ll notice your belly lowering over the course of these 34 weeks.
How is mom feeling…
Some moms start to have signs of colostrum as early as the 34th week of pregnancy3. However, it’s not very common to notice it before birth. If it happens to you, be glad. It’s a sign that you won’t have trouble breastfeeding in the first days. Back pain and difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position may bother you at this stage. Regardless, enjoy every second, because even if you have more children, every pregnancy is unique!
By 34 weeks of pregnancy, pelvic pain may start to intensify, especially when walking. This is because the baby is now in the right position. Your body is getting ready for childbirth, your pelvis is widening, and your joints are loosening. In addition to this discomfort, practice contractions can happen constantly, so keep an eye on whether they become regular.
At this stage, tiredness is inevitable and doing household chores can get harder and harder. Ask your mother, mother-in-law, or a close relative for help. Activities like squatting, standing on chairs, or reaching for things up high can become dangerous—avoid these as much as you can. Rest as much as you need, and if possible, keep your legs elevated to help blood circulation and reduce swelling. But also try to do appropriate physical activities, like Pilates or physiotherapy.
External factors…
Mom, don’t feel guilty if you’re not able to do everything at the same pace as before, especially around the house. If you can, great. If you have help, even better. But if you can’t, don’t beat yourself up—do what you can, when you can. Soon you’ll have your baby in your arms and all of your energy, minus the bump, will return!
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