As you have entered the 9th month of pregnancy, you are getting near the end of your third trimester and preparing for the big event. However, you must wait a few more weeks while your body prepares for the baby's first appearance and approaches your due day. We'll tell you what to expect this month and what's happening with your baby's development. We'll also discuss what your next doctor's visit will be like, so keep reading.
Baby Development During Ninth Month (From Week 33 to Week 36)
The fetus's development continues and expands throughout the ninth month of the baby's developmental stage. At this stage of pregnancy, the lungs are fully developed. The ninth month is primarily the last month of brain growth and development. Here are some other progresses during the last month of pregnancy:
Week 33
The fetus's bones are hard, except the brain, as it needs to be soft to pass through the birth canal.
Week 34
The vernix, which protects the fetus's skin, begins to thicken.
Week 35
The fetus's brain grows but is still only two-thirds of its birth weight.
Week 36
The fetus has lost its lanugo and has hair on its head. The fetus is about 17 to 19 inches long and weighs 6 to 7 pounds.
Common Symptoms During the Ninth Month
The main symptom you may experience at this stage of pregnancy is "get this baby out of me." It is entirely normal at this period, estimated with the help of a pregnancy calculator. Feeling uncomfortable is extremely normal; besides, here are some other symptoms that one might experience in the last month of pregnancy:
Frequent urination
Removal of mucous plug
Increased vaginal discharge
Itchy skin
Pelvic pressure
Changes in appetite
Visiting For Prenatal Checkups
At this point, you will have weekly prenatal checks. You can expect your doctor to check your blood pressure, weight, and fundal height (the distance between your pubic bone and the top of your uterus). The doctor will also monitor the fetal heart rate and the baby's condition.
If your baby is breech, it may suggest repositioning or a C-section. Your doctor will also check to see if your cervix is dilated to determine how close your baby is to delivery and check for group B strep infection. If the results are positive, antibiotics may be prescribed.
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