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Highlights this week
Your baby can see colour
The first colour your baby can see is red. The cone cells for red develop first because that's the color your baby can see inside the womb.
Space getting tight
Your baby has grown so much that now when he moves, you might be able to play at guessing what body parts poke out – a sharp elbow, a foot or a fist. Keep a track of your baby's movements. As space gets tight, they might become gentler, but they should be as frequent.
Lower back pain
The weight of your baby bump can put a strain on your lower back muscles causing pain. A massage might give you some relief. You can also try doing pregnancy stretches. When you need to pick something up, bend at your knees more than from your back.
How many months is 34 weeks pregnant? You're in the third week of your eighth month!
Baby development at 34 weeks
If you've been worried about going into labour early, you'll be happy to know that the vast majority of babies born during the 35th week are perfectly healthy.
Your baby's lungs have mostly developed by now, and any breathing problems at birth at this stage can be treated.
See your baby in more detail and learn about his development at 34 weeks.
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Your baby is the size of a cantaloupe melon (kharbooja)
Pregnancy symptoms at 34 weeks
Indigestion may be making a come-back now your baby's pushing up against your tummy. Keep eating small meals and try not to lie down straight after a meal. A nap after lunch may sound nice, but lying down too soon after eating can give you acidity.By this week, you may start to feel very tired again, though not as exhausted as during your first trimester. Your tiredness is perfectly understandable, as you might not always have restful nights. Try to rest when you get a chance and if you're busy during the week, try to catch up your rest on the weekend.
Your growing bump will put increased pressure on your back and might make getting up from a sitting or lying down position harder. See the simple stretches that can give you relief from late pregnancy aches and pains.
As you get closer to your due date, you may find yourself interested in cleaning and organising the house. These are signs of the "nesting" instinct. Not all women get it so don’t worry if you haven’t felt it yet. But this instinct urges you to get your home ready for the arrival of a new baby.
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What you can do at 34 weeks pregnant
The big day could be only a month away. You're bound to be wondering how your baby's birth will go. It's impossible to predict what anyone's labour will be like, but there are ways you can try to keep control of the experience.
Most women lie down during labour, but different labour positions can actually help you cope with the pain of contractions. Some positions can reduce back pain if you’re having it, or make labour shorter.
Practice these positions at home so you know them well. Then when you’re in labour, you can try them out to see which position feels best. If the doctor prefers you to lie in bed, use pillows to sit as upright as possible. This will allow gravity to help your baby out.
Rhythmic breathing during labour helps your body maximise the oxygen to your baby. It also helps to relieve tension and conserve energy. It’s a good idea to practice these breathing techniques at home as well so that they’re easier to do when you’re having contractions.
If you’ve followed an antenatal class, you might have learnt these positions and how to breathe through labour.
Your pregnancy diet at 34 weeks
As your appetite increases to match your baby's growth spurt, continue to eat well. A varied diet will give you the necessary nutrients from multiple sources.
Many women get food cravings. If what you're craving is healthy, you can happily indulge. But if you're craving coffee, ice-cream, chaat or junk food, it can be harder. There's no harm in giving in to your cravings from time to time, but moderation is key.
The belief that you crave what your body needs is a myth. It's true that some cravings can show a deficiency in nutrients, but in most cases, experts don't know what causes cravings. What you crave usually has nothing to do with your baby's tastes or needs either.
Having deep fried, sugary or ghee-rich foods often can make you gain more weight than you need to. Gaining too much weight can cause complications for birth and can aggravate acidity.
To get through unhealthy cravings, have healthy snacks that you like at hand. Carry some light snacks in your bag when you're on the go. This will prevent you from making unhealthy choices when you're out and about.
BabyCenter mum tip of the week
FAQs at 34 weeks pregnant
- Can I tell how my baby's lying based on his movements?
- What should I pack in my hospital bag?
- What do contractions feel like?
- Is it a bad idea to change doctors at the end of my pregnancy?
प्रेग्नेंसी के 34वें हफ्ते की जानकारी हिंदी में
34 सप्ताह की गर्भावस्था में शिशु का विकास कैसे होता है, आपके शरीर में क्या बदलाव आते हैं और इस चरण पर आपको क्या जानना जरुरी है, यह सब हिंदी में पढ़ें।