Giving birth is still very far away, and feeling pregnant is already tiring. Be patient - you have as many as 13 chances out of 100 to give birth in 3 weeks!

What happens to the baby

All organs of the child are formed and functioning. Cardinal physiological and anatomical changes are not expected. The remaining time before the birth of the fetus will be busy improving and debugging the basic systems of the body.

On an ultrasound with a good sensor, visual changes that have occurred over the past month are clearly visible:

• smooth skin, practically without lanugo (primary fetal hairline);
• hair on the head and nails on the hands and feet are lengthened;
• the layer of subcutaneous fat becomes larger, due to which the baby's cheeks and shoulders are rounded;
• the skin is smoothed, acquires a healthy pink color;
• if the boy's testicles have not yet descended into the scrotum, they will descend now.

There are no less obvious changes. The intestine accumulates the original feces - meconium. It is formed from swallowed baby amniotic fluid. The brain continues to intensively form convolutions and furrows. The adrenal glands are preparing for the active production of stress hormones - they will be useful to the child during childbirth and when adapting to a new environment. The intercostal muscles are strengthened when the baby makes respiratory movements.

Fruit length and weight

The growth of the baby at week 35 reaches 44-46 cm. Weight - from 2200 to 2800 grams. Please note that the closer to delivery, the wider the range of normal baby weight and height becomes.

Do not worry if, according to the results of an ultrasound scan, the child falls short of the standard parameters. Firstly, it is not uncommon for ultrasound to be “mistaken” by 0.5-1.5 kg. Secondly, in the first 7-14 days of the third trimester, the fetus will gain 200-400 grams of weight.

What's going on with mom

What happens during this period in the stomach can hardly be called perturbations. Many women compare the movements of a thirty-five-week-old fetus to pushing and kicking. Given that the uterus is now pressing on all nearby organs - the stomach, liver, intestines, bladder - the active swarming of children's elbows, heels and knees can really cause significant pain.

Movements, whatever they may be, are the main indicator of the child's condition. The optimal indicator is considered to be at least 10 movements in 12 hours. Is the baby moving less often? Call the doctor!

Pain in the lower back, which has become habitual, may intensify. The culprits are a large, heavy belly and the hormone relaxin, which softens the ligaments. In addition to back pain, it begins to pull in the groin. There, too, on the eve of childbirth, the ligamentous apparatus is marked, the pelvic bones gradually diverge. Pain relieves water well. If you have the opportunity to sign up for swimming in the pool - do not neglect it!

Aesthetically, expectant mothers are often worried about the navel. By the 32-35th week of pregnancy, it protrudes, stretches. The skin around him seems stretched to the limit. Do not worry - everything will return to normal after childbirth. To make life easier stretched skin belly, moisturize and nourish it with creams, cosmetic oils. These remedies help to relieve itching well, and also prevent loss of elasticity.

If before that the breast reacted poorly to pregnancy, by the 35th week it will wake up: it will increase by 0.5-1 size, it will begin to produce colostrum. In some cases, so much colostrum is secreted that the laundry becomes wet. Buy breast pads that breastfeeding women use. They will save linen and clothes from hard-to-wash stains and will definitely come in handy in the next 8-10 months.

Analyzes and examinations

A urinalysis for protein is a regular test that will have to be taken until the very birth. In addition to it, this week the doctor can take a smear on the flora. There are 3-6 weeks left before the birth, and this time is enough to get rid of the infection if trichomonas, candida or another pathogen is detected in the smear.

Perhaps now it will be convenient to take tests for RW and HIV, and if there are indications - to do an additional ultrasound.

Dangers and Complications

There are few alarming symptoms of pregnancy complications at week 35. But all serious

1. Bleeding is always serious. In the third trimester, bleeding becomes one of the life-threatening conditions for the mother and child. The most common cause of bleeding is placental abruption. This disease is diagnosed in 40% of pregnant women. The main thing is not to waste time searching for information on the forums and not to wait for it to go away on its own. It is vital to get to the hospital as soon as possible! At the initial stage of detachment, there is a chance to stop the process and save the pregnancy.
2. Does it pull the lower abdomen and lower back, the uterus becomes stony, there are mucous discharges and spasmodic pains begin, similar to training contractions? Very similar to the harbingers, for which it is too early. A child at 35 weeks, although fully developed, is considered immature, premature. With timely provision medical care pregnancy can be maintained until the physiological term of childbirth.
3. Polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios during pregnancy are conditions that threaten the fetus with hypoxia. A moderate degree of pathology allows you to restrain the process, providing the child with the right amount of nutrients and oxygen. With signs of severe polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios, the obstetrician-gynecologist will require the pregnant woman to be hospitalized. And he will be right!
4. Preeclampsia - toxicosis of the second half of pregnancy. Only it is manifested not by nausea, but by edema, increased pressure, headaches, changes in kidney function. Monitor weight and blood pressure, control swelling, monitor urine volume. If the pressure, despite the salt-free diet, gradually increases, and the state of health worsens, call " ambulance».
5. FPI or fetoplacental insufficiency is a condition in which the fetus receives less nutrients and oxygen through the placenta. The metabolic products of the child are also excreted from amniotic sac with delay. All this slows down the growth and development of the baby, disrupts his motor activity, and increases the tone of the uterus. Depending on the degree of FNP, this complication of pregnancy is treated on an outpatient basis or in a hospital.

All of the above is nothing to be afraid of. This is the reason to reconsider priorities, change lifestyle, take care of yourself and your child. The 35th week of pregnancy still allows you to adjust your diet, quit smoking, start swimming or do simple gymnastics, treat what you could not cure before pregnancy.

The most serious advice - in any situation, focus on common sense and the interests of the child. This principle will come in handy not only at 35 weeks, but until the very birth!

If you entered the 35th week of pregnancy, then this means that 8.5 months are already behind. This and next week will close the ninth month, which, in general, does not mean the onset of childbirth. The fact is that the obstetric months, which calculate the gestation period, consist of 28 days (or 4 weeks), therefore, in general, 280 days allotted for the development, growth and maturation of the child in the womb are exactly 10 obstetric months or a little more than nine calendar months. And at each week, the baby goes through the next stage of preparation for birth.

fetus at 35 weeks pregnant

By this time, the baby is already well developed, but it is necessary to finish the finishing touches. The organs and systems of a small organism work harmoniously as one biological mechanism. Water-salt and mineral balance is maintained by hormones secreted by the adrenal glands. There are few final details left, but they are extremely important for life support, so the development of the child at 35 weeks of gestation does not stop.

Now mainly there is an accumulation of fatty and muscular tissue. In the last stages, the baby is gaining up to 220 g every week. His weight at 35 weeks of gestation averages 2400-2500 g, and the size (full height) reaches 47 cm, but, of course, these data are very individual and not least dependent on genes. Your baby is generally unique: a unique pattern of his skin has already taken shape, and all facial features as a whole are distinguished by individuality. True, the eyes of all the children are now gray-blue, but this is not yet their final color.

The skin of the baby is gradually smoothed and acquires a pleasant pinkish tint, the fluff of lanugo disappears from the body. At the 35th week of pregnancy, the shoulders are mainly rounded. Very soon, the baby will begin to descend, pressing her head and shoulders down. Now he is making himself comfortable, taking up the position in which he will be born. There is clearly not enough space in the tummy, the movements of the crumbs are quite constrained, it can even get scratched by accident (the nails are long enough). But in general, despite the tightness and in most cases the state turned upside down, the baby is very comfortable in his mother's womb. What can not be said about the mother herself ...

Feelings (movements)

At times, you may feel like you're about to suffocate. Do not be afraid: firstly, this does not happen to all women, and secondly, this is a temporary condition. To make breathing easier, get on all fours, relax, and slowly take a deep breath, and then just as calmly exhale the air. Repeat the movement several times until you feel better. In extreme cases, call an ambulance and consult if it makes you feel better. But there is nothing special to worry about, because shortness of breath at the 35th week of pregnancy is a completely physiological phenomenon.

The fundus of the uterus now rises to its peak height: 15 cm above the level of the navel or 35 cm above the pubic symphysis. Under its pressure, the lungs are flattened and cannot work at full strength. But from next week, the stomach will probably begin to sink. True, this will bring additional discomfort in the pelvic area, but it will be much easier to breathe.

Now you may be very annoyed by heartburn, so do not neglect the recommendations regarding healthy eating during pregnancy. Refusal of fried and fractional meals can prevent internal fire.

Be sure to take daily walks, because both you and the baby need fresh air. But don't go too fast.

At the 35th week of pregnancy, the expectant mother may be tormented by insomnia. To make it easier to find a comfortable sleeping position, use a pregnancy pillow or regular pillows and bolsters, placing them on all sides as you like. You can't sleep on your back, only on your side. But perhaps a half-sitting position will help you out. The number of nightly rises to correct needs can be reduced by drinking less liquid after six in the evening. If you can’t sleep for no reason, then don’t rush to resort to sleeping pills: try to reduce the time of daytime rest (if any), take a walk before going to bed, don’t overeat at night, in the end, don’t fuss and don’t try to fall asleep at all costs, because the dream will definitely go away. It is better to turn on pleasant calm music, read a magazine or a book, do something soothing (for example, review your “pregnant” photo album).

Do not be afraid of dreams about pregnancy and childbirth, especially unfavorable ones. Almost all pregnant women go through this stage. Dreams are inspired by experiences, thoughts, the approaching date of birth, even if you think that you are absolutely not disturbed by anything, they are still inspired by the subconscious. If fears and fear of the upcoming birth actually take place, then you need to calm down: firstly, you have work to do in tandem with the baby; secondly, he will work no less than yours - believe me; thirdly, you can greatly facilitate the efforts of the baby if you yourself try hard, and for this you need to prepare well for childbirth; fourthly, childbirth is an absolutely natural process, the successful outcome of which was taken care of by nature itself, and it did not do it yesterday; fifthly, in any case, childbirth cannot be avoided, if you have already become pregnant and endured a miracle for as long as 35 weeks, then all that remains is to give birth, this is a must; sixth, you are not the first woman giving birth, every day hundreds and thousands of others around the world give birth to healthy beautiful babies, because there is nothing better in the world. And all this means that the birth will go well !!!

Ultrasound at 35 weeks pregnant

To make sure that the baby is properly preparing for birth, ultrasound will help at 35 weeks of gestation. If the sex of the child is still unknown by this time, then you have a chance to find out now. Although not all kids show themselves during the ultrasound, keeping the intrigue until birth. In addition, in the later stages, the chance to see the treasured place is reduced, since the baby is inactive and stays in one position for a long time.

As usual, the specialist will examine the baby, assess its main parameters, physical activity, heartbeat, the condition of the amniotic fluid, uterus, umbilical cord, placenta, and its degree of maturity. Now the placenta should still be in the second degree of maturity, and after 36 weeks even the third will be considered the norm. The higher the degree of maturity of the placenta, the smaller its resources remain. However, these indicators cannot be taken literally, since there are cases when, after the 40th week of pregnancy, the placenta is still quite “young” or does its job perfectly, despite its “prescription”. So without additional research, final conclusions should not be drawn. That is why Doppler ultrasound is also performed at week 35.

Ultrasound before childbirth will help the doctor make sure that there are no defects and pathologies in the development of the baby, and that he is positioned correctly, that is, he rushed head down. If this is not the case, then the doctor may decide to perform a caesarean section. This is influenced by a number of other factors: the weight and parameters of the woman in labor, the state of her health, the weight of the child, the degree of entanglement with the umbilical cord, and others. If the gynecologist's verdict does not console you, then you may well consult with another specialist. However, don't be discouraged if natural childbirth will be forbidden for you: the decision is always made in the interests of the mother and child.

Stomach

You are now identifying with your tummy. After all, all your sensations are directly connected with it and depend on it. The belly at 35 weeks pregnant has risen as high as possible, which is why you have difficulty breathing and digestion. The strip leading from the navel down could darken even more, and the navel could come forward, and the skin could itch due to tension. All these phenomena are temporary and will disappear soon after childbirth.

Braxton Higgs training contractions also continue, during which the uterus prepares for childbirth. These contractions are not painful, but can still be felt. They last for 15-30 seconds (sometimes up to 2 minutes), and then pass. The increase and intensification of contractions indicates the onset of labor and requires immediate admission to the hospital.

From next week, the stomach will most likely begin to sink, and you will feel some relief. But this is not always the case, and some women reach last day with a proudly raised belly. This largely interferes with the expectant mother in her life: she feels awkward and awkward and is no longer able to do many of the usual things. In addition, due to the shift in the center of gravity, the risk of falls in the later stages increases. Use the last few weeks to relax, and let your loved ones take care of household chores. But do not stop motor activity and, if possible, do not refuse to perform light, uncomplicated work.

Weight

An active lifestyle will help you stay toned and prevent the accumulation of excess calories. Many mothers feel simply huge at these times, and also heavy and clumsy. But if from month to month and from week to week you kept your gains under control, then they will mainly consist of just the “contents” of the tummy: this is the weight of the baby, uterus, placenta, amniotic fluid, as well as breasts and blood - now it is already a whole liter more than before.

Of course, mom also stocked up on a little fat in order to have the strength for childbirth and the resources to produce milk. But these reserves are insignificant and temporary.

The total weight at 35 weeks of gestation should ideally be 13 kg more than the initial one. In each individual case, the normal increase may differ from that declared in either direction. After all, weight gain depends on many factors. But if your indicators greatly exceed the norm, then this cannot be ignored, because during childbirth and in postpartum period there may be complications.

Many mothers notice excessive weight gain in the later stages, while they did not eat more. Doctors scold for the fast pace of recruitment (700-1000 g per week) and talk about preeclampsia. Even if you do not blame the increase in pressure and the appearance of edema, you still need to reduce the calorie content of the diet: give up sweets and starchy foods and try to eat more vegetables and fruits without fatty dressings.

Pain at 35 weeks pregnant

With increasing weight, pain is associated at 35 weeks of gestation, which can now intensify. The back, lower back and legs are especially sore - they bear the largest weight load. Wearing a bandage will help alleviate the condition, if there are no medical contraindications to this. Try to rest at any opportunity, do not go long distances, do not stay too long. Every 15-20 minutes it is recommended to change the position of the body, and even better - warm up. Take a walk, go to the kitchen to drink some water, water the flowers. It is very important to follow this advice when traveling, although moving far from home at a later date is not at all recommended.

Pain in the sacrum and hips can be reduced and even prevented by performing circular movements of the pelvis. In general, it’s very good if you do gymnastics for pregnant women and have mastered breathing techniques - these skills and knowledge will be very useful in childbirth, but even now they can serve you well.

An effective method to moderate pain at 35 weeks of gestation is to lie down and rest. This applies to almost all pain: headache, back, lumbar, pain in the legs and abdomen. Ventilate the room several times a day and avoid nervous shocks - then headaches will annoy less.

At this time, under its weight, the chest may begin to ache, so buy yourself a good nursing bra that will not squeeze and irritate you anywhere, and will also support your full breasts well. Now the pains in the hypochondrium are especially noticeable - some movements of the child are felt quite sharply, especially his kicking legs.

Besides, future mom at the 35th week of pregnancy, she may experience pain in the anus (if there are hemorrhoids), pain in the hands (especially in the fingers and wrists), pain in the perineum, in the pelvic area in general. Learn to relax and deal with pain. It won't be long to endure, but your good health extremely important for the little one.

And if your stomach hurts, be sure to tell your doctor about it. Drawing pains in the lower abdomen in the later stages are a harbinger early delivery.

Sex

Many expectant mothers are no longer up to sex at 35 weeks pregnant. But if you keep up the good work and feel good, then it's just wonderful! Because even in the later stages, sex is not prohibited if there are no contraindications to this.

Until recently, doctors advised to refrain from intimacy in the last weeks, since it was believed that orgasmic uterine contractions could cause the onset of labor. However, recent studies confirm that these two processes - sex and childbirth - absolutely do not have such a relationship. In addition, male sperm has a beneficial effect on the cervix, increasing its elasticity. Therefore, if you are confident in the “purity” of your husband, then by all means practice unprotected sex. The use of condoms, as is sometimes recommended, is very undesirable: they often disrupt the microflora of the vagina and cause allergic reactions.

Of course, many poses for a "pregnant" couple will no longer be available: the tummy is not just in the way, it still needs to be protected from squeezing. Therefore, poses with penetration from behind will be the best.

Unfortunately, not all pregnant women can have sex at 35 weeks pregnant. Doctors prohibit intimacy when threatened premature birth now or in the past, with previa and low location of the placenta and do not recommend sexual intercourse in the last terms for expectant mothers who are expecting twins or experiencing pain and discomfort from penetrations and frictions.

Naturally, if the cork has departed, or even more so - the amniotic fluid, then the path to the female vagina must be ordered: the risk of any infection and microorganisms penetrating the baby is very high.

In addition, if any of the partners show signs of sexually transmitted diseases and genital infections, or there are suspicions of such problems, then sex will also have to be abandoned and urgently examined.

Discharge at 35 weeks pregnant

Various discharges at the 35th week of pregnancy can indicate the development of a sexual infection. These are yellow, green, purulent, bloody discharge from lumps of mucus, flaky or bubbling, which often also cause severe discomfort in a woman. Most often during pregnancy, thrush is exacerbated, which is accompanied by itching, burning, swelling of the genital organs and white curdled secretions with a characteristic yeasty odour. If this happened to you at the 35th week of pregnancy, then you need to act urgently, since there are only a few weeks left for childbirth, and it is imperative to cure candidiasis before they occur.

Discharge from the chest at 35 weeks of gestation is quite normal: these are drops of colostrum that you just need to gently wipe or blot.

Isolation of a dense clot of mucus from the vagina with or without bloody patches may be a mucous plug that announces an imminent birth. If your amniotic fluid has broken (liquid literally gushed out of your vagina), then you need to go to the hospital. You should also do if the water is leaking: you notice the release of liquid in small portions.

childbirth

Even at 35 weeks pregnant, it's too early to talk about childbirth. However, if the baby feels the need for them, then they may well begin earlier. A doctor can also prescribe premature delivery according to indications. But first of all, when making such a decision, the viability of the small one and the impending threat, if any, will be assessed.

Undoubtedly, it is better for everyone to reach due date or, at least, to the maximum of the time allotted for this. But if for some reason it happened that the birth occurred or should take place at the 35th week, then you should not worry too much. Further forecasts regarding the development of the baby may vary depending on his weight, psychomotor and physical development, the degree of maturity of the lungs. And do not think that large babies have a greater chance of independent breathing and good health than premature babies with a small weight. Not at all. Yes, some of them can breathe on their own and generally do not need intensive care or resuscitation. Others are forced to spend a long time in the maternity hospital and may be connected to life support devices. But in general, a baby born at 35 weeks of gestation has a very high chance of a successful outcome. And practice shows that such children in most cases do not lag behind in development from their full-term peers. So, mommy, enjoy your happiness!

And if you are still calmly carrying your baby, then slowly start collecting things for the hospital, let everything be ready in advance and await its time. And for couples who go to partner childbirth, the necessary certificates and passes should already be ready.

35 obstetric week- this is 33 weeks from conception - the embryonic gestational age. Total time, allotted for the maturation, development and growth of the child in the womb is 40 weeks. At the same time, every week, the child goes through a certain stage of preparation for his birth. In a few weeks, your baby will see the world for the first time. There is very little left, and you should be ready.

Baby size at 35 weeks pregnant

What happens to the fetus at 35 weeks

The internal organs have passed the stage of formation, now they only have to establish a full-fledged functioning. The processes of formation of the nervous and genitourinary systems are being completed. The intestines are actively working - swallowed amniotic fluid is broken down into water and sugar, swallowed hairs and fetal epithelial cells form the original cal - meconium in the intestines. By the 35th week, a certain amount of original feces has accumulated in the intestines - meconium, consisting of bile and exfoliated skin cells that enter the digestive system when the amniotic water is swallowed by the fetus. Meconium will be released a few hours after the birth of the baby, but for now its presence in the amniotic fluid indicates an oxygen deficiency of the fetus. The immune system is completing its maturation, which will have to work harder in the first few years of a baby's life. In the lungs, the amount of surfactant increases again, which contributes to the preservation of the airiness of the organ during breathing.

The thirty-fifth week is characterized by the intensive development of the adrenal glands. These endocrine glands are located above the upper poles of the kidneys and are responsible for the formation of hormones that regulate water-salt and mineral metabolism. In the adrenal cortex, active substances begin to be produced that mobilize the body during a period of stress, which, in fact, is childbirth.

The bones of the skull remain mobile - the seams between them are soft, which will facilitate the passage of the baby through the birth canal.

What does a baby look like at 35 weeks pregnant?

In fact, in the middle of the third trimester, there are no significant changes with the baby anymore. Its task is to build muscle and adipose tissue.

The fetus is fully developed. Fat continues to be deposited in the subcutaneous adipose tissue. The skin becomes more and more smooth and pale, it is already almost pink, devoid of vellus hair and in some places covered with original grease. Lanugo is preserved only in the natural folds of the body. Folds are already clearly visible in the area of ​​​​the joints on the arms and legs, under the buttocks, around the neck. The nails practically cover the nail beds. Increased striation of the feet. The cheeks were noticeably rounded, the face acquired soft childish features. Hair continues to accumulate pigment and grow. The eyes remain closed most of the time, the iris acquires a genetically incorporated color. But so far, the eyes of all babies are the same color - blue.

The large labia in girls hid the small ones, and in boys the testicles finally settled in the scrotum.

If this is your first pregnancy, the baby may already be upside down in the pelvis. This position is ideal because the baby's head is the largest part of his body.

The term "position" refers to the position of the baby in the uterus: whether he is facing left or right, and whether he has his head or legs. The baby floats freely in the uterus and changes position frequently during the early and middle stages of pregnancy.

Between 32 and 36 weeks, the baby usually turns upside down in preparation for delivery.

• The position of the head forward is called occipital presentation.


• The position with feet forward is called breech presentation.


• The position sideways forward is called the transverse position.

Fetal development at 35 weeks gestation

• By week 35, all the organs and systems of the baby are already formed, and no significant changes occur in the child's body. The fetus is ready for life outside the womb.


• The baby, starting this week, is rapidly gaining weight (200–220 grams weekly).


• The fetus is already growing to 46 cm.


• The arms and shoulders of the baby acquire a rounded shape.


• Muscles become stronger.


• The body is rounded due to the accumulation of fatty tissue.


• Since all the baby's organs have already been formed, starting from this week, their work is being streamlined and polished.


• There are final processes in the genitourinary system of the baby.


• The nervous system is progressively improved.


• The adrenal glands are intensively developing, which are responsible for the mineral and water-salt metabolism in the child's body.


• A small amount of meconium accumulates in the intestines of the baby.


• The bones of the skull of the fetus by this time have not yet grown together (this helps the child to easily change position during the passage through the maternal birth canal).

What happens in a woman's body at 35 weeks pregnant

You are almost at the finish line. Just a few more weeks, after which fears and worries, toxicosis and swelling, shortness of breath and a huge belly will be left behind. However, during this period it is not necessary to surrender to power, at times, the painful expectation of childbirth. This is fraught with the appearance of hypochondria and even nervous breakdowns. It is better to cultivate in yourself the most better feelings and thoughts, learn to visualize: draw in your imagination - what a beautiful and healthy baby you have, and next to you are a beautiful, slender, along with a loving husband.

On the this moment the fundus of the uterus is at its peak height, 35 centimeters above the pubic symphysis, or 15 centimeters above the level of the navel. The child has grown very much and sometimes pushes so hard that it causes pronounced discomfort to his mother. By counting the movements, you will make sure that the frequency remains the same - 10 times within 12 hours. If you suddenly feel that the child is moving less actively or you have stopped hearing him at all, consult a doctor immediately.

By this time, the pregnant woman normally gained 10 to 13 kilograms in weight.

At 35 weeks pregnant, a woman often has to get up at night to go to the bathroom. Frequent urination is associated with a decrease in the volume of the bladder as a result of compression of its enlarged uterus. Until the end of pregnancy, you will have to endure such inconveniences. Try to drink less at night so as not to wake up again.

The uterus compresses the abdominal organs and chest, pushes the ribs. It becomes harder to breathe, sometimes dizziness may occur.

By 35 weeks of pregnancy, pre-existing swelling without treatment may increase. The skin on the feet and legs becomes shiny, a feeling of discomfort appears in the legs. Due to the swelling of the fingers, it can be difficult to clench the hand into a fist. In some pregnant women, edema may appear only at 35 weeks. These are signs of preeclampsia, and you need to visit an obstetrician-gynecologist.

Some women complain of pain in their legs when walking, after long walks or at the end of the day. Pain in the legs can occur due to flat feet. Almost all pregnant women have it under the influence of hormones or due to problems with the veins. The second case requires special attention, so if you are pregnant and your legs hurt, the doctor must be informed about this.

Relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles will also make itself felt - some pregnant women experience urinary incontinence, especially when coughing, sneezing. In this case, it is recommended to start doing Kegel exercises now, and continue for a few more months after childbirth.

At the end of pregnancy, the discharge from the genital tract of a woman may contain some mucus. The cervix softens, the cervical canal opens slightly and the mucous plug that has closed it so far begins to slowly separate. But the bulk of the discharge has a milky color, a homogeneous creamy consistency and a slightly sour smell. There may be little discharge, but in some women the amount increases, requiring the use of sanitary pads.

Belly at 35 weeks pregnant

It seems to you that the stomach has become incredibly huge: the uterus has increased 1000 times, and you feel that your hypochondrium is literally bursting. Many primiparas have already lowered their belly by this time, but if this does not happen, there is nothing terrible, sometimes the baby drops only before the immediate birth.

Videoblog - 35 weeks pregnant

Now you must always have documents with you: a pregnant woman's passport, an exchange card, an insurance policy, a birth certificate, an agreement with a maternity hospital. Here you should put a piece of paper with information about your address, home phone number, phone numbers of loved ones.

If swelling appears on the shins and / or hands, you should consult a doctor. The obstetrician-gynecologist will prescribe treatment. Measures not taken in time can lead to serious complications of pregnancy.

Wearing a bandage is still mandatory and will help relieve the spine and avoid premature opening of the cervix.

Drink less liquid before bed to slightly reduce the amount of nighttime urination.

A month before the expected birth, it is better to exclude sex - the birth canal is preparing for childbirth and any alien flora is dangerous.

Any pathological discharge from bad smell and an unusual color should be a reason to seek help - genital tract infection is unacceptable, because. can lead to infection and even death of the fetus.

If blood is found on the panties, call an ambulance, such discharge indicates the onset of labor, or placental abruption. You should also seek help if there is an outpouring of amniotic fluid - a moderate amount of watery, yellowish or greenish discharge flows from the vagina.

The sleeping position remains the same - on the side. For convenience, you can put a pillow under your tummy or knee. Sleeping on your back is undesirable - it can cause loss of consciousness. Sleep should take a third of the day.

Find the strength to walk down the street for 20-30 minutes, in the warm season you can sit on a bench, in the cold - intensively ventilate the premises.

It is very dangerous to get sick now. A cold at 35 weeks pregnant is not as dangerous if you carry your baby for at least a couple more weeks. But if childbirth occurs, and you really get sick: you have a temperature, all the symptoms of SARS, it will be very difficult to give birth. It is easier to prevent a disease than to treat it.

Already now you can choose a maternity hospital, a doctor who will take care of your childbirth, discuss the method of pain relief. If you want your husband to be present at the birth, find out in advance which maternity hospital provides such services, visit the courses.

If things for the baby have already been bought, it's time to start washing them. Use only special children's powder - for adults detergents the newborn may have an allergy. Well, if the dowry has not yet been acquired, go shopping.

It's time to cut down on the calories in the food you eat. On average, somewhere around 200-250 calories. To do this, consume less fat and carbohydrates. But, nevertheless, nutrition should meet the needs of the mother and fetus in nutrients, vitamins and trace elements.

• Continue to eat 5-6 times a day, introducing more alkalizing foods into the diet and having dinner about 3 hours before bedtime. This will allow you not to overload your digestive system and minimize the risk of heartburn.


• Drink purified water or alkaline mineral water without gas, which neutralizes some of the acid in the stomach. The total amount of liquid should be about 1.5 liters, including, of course, tea, compotes, kissels, first courses, juicy fruits and vegetables.

Yoga for pregnant women

Self-massage techniques during childbirth and before them.

Dangers at 35 weeks pregnant

At week 35, the danger remains:

• premature birth,


• chronic fetal hypoxia (not enough oxygen is supplied to the baby with blood),


• preeclampsia,


• premature detachment of a normally located placenta.

Childbirth at the 35th week of pregnancy is not the norm, but it no longer poses a particular danger. The most important thing for you is not to miss the start of labor.

In what cases can you suspect that you are going into labor?

• If your stomach hurts, you suddenly have loose stools.


• There was a watery discharge, aggravated by movement.


• If training contractions have become regular and interfere with doing your own thing.


• You cannot eat (to the point of vomiting) and sleep.


• The contractions are getting longer and more painful.


• If you notice "leakage" of amniotic fluid, even if nothing bothers you, and the stomach is soft.

In the third trimester of pregnancy, there is a risk of developing late gestosis - the condition is manifested by edema, increased blood pressure and protein excretion in the urine. Preeclampsia suggests that the mother's body can not cope with the double load and needs help. If timely treatment is not carried out, preeclampsia turns into preeclampsia and eclampsia - the condition is manifested by loss of consciousness, convulsions, respiratory arrest. Without the help of specialists, a sad outcome is possible, both on the part of the mother and on the part of the baby.

There is a danger of the so-called placenta previa. The placenta is not very successfully strengthened on the wall of the uterus on early dates, for some reason has not changed its position and can now interfere with the exit of the baby. If placenta previa is detected, there may be large blood loss during childbirth and unpleasant spotting in recent weeks. Preposition must be identified. So that doctors are ready to work with this problem in childbirth.

Tests at 35 weeks pregnant

At the next appointment, find out the position of your baby. As a rule, the child is located upside down. If a child sits on the pope, the chances of him turning his head down are getting smaller every day. Discuss delivery options with your doctor if the fetus remains in breech presentation.

It is standard and mandatory general analysis urine, a smear on the flora from the vagina (to exclude inflammation before childbirth), measuring the height of the fundus of the uterus, as well as the circumference of the abdomen, as well as blood pressure on both hands. To exclude fetal hypoxia and clarify its condition, at each appearance in the LCD from 30 weeks, CTG is performed - a recording of the baby's heartbeat.

With ultrasound of the fetus at 35 weeks of gestation, the weight of the child is 2400 g. Starting from this week, the child is gaining weight heavily, every week he adds from 220 to 350 g!

Good to know

More than 90% of children born at this time survive without much effort on the part of doctors.

Fetometry (fetal size) with ultrasound of the fetus at 35 weeks of pregnancy is normal

• BDP (biparietal size) 81–95 mm.


• LZ (frontal-occipital size) 103–121 mm.


• OG (fetal head circumference) 299–345 mm.


• Coolant (abdominal circumference of the fetus) 285–345 mm.

Normal sizes of long bones with fetal ultrasound at 35 weeks of gestation:

• Femur 62–72 mm.


• Humerus 55–65 mm.


• Forearm bones 48–56 mm.


• Lower leg bones 55–63 mm.

With the help of ultrasound, the doctor examines the level of activity of the baby, his heartbeat, the condition of the uterus, placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic fluid.

At a period of 35 weeks, the second degree of placental maturity is the norm, an increase in this indicator will mean a decrease in the concentration of resources useful for the baby in its composition.

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Fetus

The weight of the fetus at the 35th week ranges from 2324 ± 206 g, and the body length is 44.4 ± 1.5 cm. On average, the weight of the fetus is most often 2400-2500 g, and the body length is 45-46 cm.

The baby is already fully formed from the hair on the head to the tips of the grown nails on the fingers and toes. That is, he has all the organs, tissues, they all function and, theoretically, the baby can already live outside the womb. His body works like a clock, all organs work smoothly, water-salt and hormonal balance is maintained by the adrenal glands offline. Therefore, during childbirth at the 35th week, babies survive in 99% of cases.

The main task of the fetus at 35 - 40 weeks is a set of adipose tissue, growth in length, strengthening muscles and hardening of bones, which he successfully does, adding 250 - 350 g of weight per week. Adipose tissue is needed by the baby to maintain a constant body temperature after he is born. Strong muscles are needed for maintaining a posture, sucking milk from a breast or bottle, etc. And dense, hard bones are necessary for the baby to learn to walk and stand firmly on its feet by the end of the first year of life.

Although the bones of the skeleton are hardening, the bones of the skull still remain soft, loosely connected to each other, which is necessary to facilitate the passage of the fetus through the birth canal.

From the skin of the baby, lanugo continues to disappear and the layer of cheese-like lubricant becomes thinner. The skin itself is already smooth and pink, not red. The facial features have already acquired their individuality, the eyes are open during wakefulness, but so far the iris of all children is gray-blue. In other words, the baby's eyes have not yet acquired their final color, which was transferred to him by his parents.

Due to the rapid growth of the baby, there is little space for him in the uterus, as a result of which the number of his movements and movements decreases. The fetus can stay in one position for a long time. The baby has already assumed the characteristic fetal position, pulling its legs up to the chest, in which it will be until birth.

Fetal movements

Due to the fact that the baby occupied all the free space in the uterus, his movements became limited and relatively rare. Now he moves less and less often than before the 32nd week of pregnancy. For a long period of time, the fetus can take one position and be motionless in it. The movements of the fetus themselves, for the most part, are in the nature of pushes, pokes, pops, perturbations and stops with various parts of the body against the walls of the uterus. The baby no longer tumbles and does not make high-amplitude movements.

Despite the fact that the baby's movements have become more rare, smooth and accurate, the mother still feels his movements, which can still cause pain and cause significant discomfort. On the this period the mother feels even slight movements of the fetus, because he already has sufficiently strong muscles that allow him to push the walls of the uterus with great force. Most often, pain from fetal movements is felt by a woman in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe ribs, stomach, liver and intestines, since it is in these parts of the body that the baby most often pushes, kicks and rests.

A woman can not only feel movements, but also see parts of her baby's body that are imprinted on the skin of her abdomen. This happens when the baby rests against the front wall of the uterus with arms, legs, ass or head.

Along with calm and rare movements, a woman can from time to time feel strong and sharp movements of her baby, causing discomfort and pain, which he makes, as a rule, in response to external stimuli. After all, the baby already sees the light and the outlines of objects around the woman well, smells and tastes, feels touches on the mother’s stomach, and also reacts to her emotions. Therefore, if some irritant from the outside (too bright light, bad smell, loud sounds, stress, fear or other strong emotions in the mother) gives the baby discomfort or anxiety, he begins to move sharply, actively and painfully for the mother, as if demanding to eliminate what irritates him.

Also, the baby can move sharply and actively every time after the mother has eaten. But in this case, his activity is physiological - he spends glucose, which appeared in the blood in high concentration, on his games.

In addition, the fetus can sometimes begin to actively move in the absence of external cause. This behavior of the baby is due to oxygen deficiency, and he, making active movements, tries to increase blood flow to his organs and, thereby, eliminate hypoxia. In such a situation, you need to help the baby by breathing deeply for a few minutes.

The intensity and frequency of fetal movements are not the same during the day, because at some hours the baby sleeps, and at others he is awake. Accordingly, when the baby is sleeping, he moves little and weakly, and when he is awake, on the contrary, he moves more actively and pushes much harder. The most interesting thing is that the baby sleeps, as a rule, at those moments when the woman is active: she walks, moves, does some work, etc. And when a woman sits down or lies down to rest, the baby, on the contrary, does not sleep, but plays and actively moves. Such a paradox is explained very simply - while the mother is making movements, her stomach sways, which lulls the child. And when the mother is resting, sitting or lying motionless, there is no motion sickness effect, the fetus wakes up and begins to play.

In addition to normal movements, the mother may occasionally feel short-lived rhythmic jerks inside the abdomen. Such shudders indicate that the fetus hiccups.

A woman should feel fetal movements every day. Within about 12 hours, the fetus moves at least 10 times. But these 10 movements do not have to be felt at regular intervals, because the fetus does not move on command, and it alternates between periods of sleep and wakefulness. Therefore, at some hour the baby will move more and more often, because he is awake, and at another - less, because he is simply sleeping. Because of this, it is not necessary to count the movements every hour, it is enough just to note their appearance during the day. If in 12 hours the baby moves at least 10 times, then everything is in order.

If the fetus moves less than 10 times in 12 hours, or during these 12 hours there are no movements at all, then this is a sign of trouble. In such a situation, you need to immediately be hospitalized in a maternity hospital so that the doctors try to save the baby, and he has a higher chance of survival.

Ultrasound and tests

The thirty-fifth week of pregnancy is the period when the screening deadlines have ended, and if the woman passed them on time, then there is no need to do an ultrasound routinely. However, if a woman has not been examined during pregnancy, has not passed the third screening, then she may be prescribed an ultrasound scan at the 35th week to assess the condition of the fetus, uterus, placenta, umbilical cord, the mother herself, and also determine whether the development of the baby is normal.

In addition, an unscheduled ultrasound at the 35th week is also prescribed for women who have been examined. Most often, such an ultrasound is done for reinsurance, but in some cases, the study is still carried out to confirm suspicions of pregnancy complications (such as early aging of the placenta, fetal hypoxia, etc.).

There is also another situation in which women at the 35th week can have an unscheduled ultrasound. If the pregnancy proceeded with serious complications and it is necessary to decide whether the woman will carry the baby or whether it is necessary to carry out early delivery, then an ultrasound scan is performed at the 35th week. In such a situation, if the ultrasound data indicate the normal state of the fetus, placenta and uterus, and the woman’s general health is satisfactory, she is allowed to report the pregnancy, while constantly monitoring her condition, and if it worsens, urgent delivery is performed. If the results of the ultrasound indicate that the pregnancy must be completed, since the fetus suffers, and the mother's body cannot withstand the load, then the woman is sent to the maternity hospital, where delivery is carried out at the 35th - 36th week. In such cases, ultrasound data is also taken into account when deciding on the method of delivery - through the natural birth canal or by caesarean section.

If there is a suspicion of fetal hypoxia or any pathologies caused by impaired blood flow in the mother-placenta-fetus system, then at the 35th week, not only ultrasound, but also cardiotocography and dopplerography can be prescribed unscheduled.

As for the tests, no laboratory tests need to be done routinely at the 35th week. However, if a woman has not passed any tests in a timely manner, then this should be done at the 35th week. You will also have to take tests if they were prescribed by a doctor unscheduled to assess the condition and identify a suspected disease.

Visiting an obstetrician-gynecologist

Routinely on the 35th week, you do not need to visit a gynecologistif the woman feels fine and she does not have any new symptoms that disturb her. However, if the state of health has worsened or some new, unknown symptoms have appeared that bother the woman, it is necessary to go to the gynecologist unscheduled, without waiting for the planned appearance at the 36th week. The urgency of going to the gynecologist is due to the fact that in late pregnancy any complication can develop rapidly, and therefore a whole week of waiting can lead to a serious condition for a woman, when she literally has to be saved from death. And if she had consulted a doctor in a timely manner and received treatment without waiting a whole week, then such serious consequences could have been avoided.

Warning signs

During pregnancy at the 35th week may develop serious illnesses or conditions that threaten the death of the fetus and mother, which occur with certain symptoms. Symptoms of such severe conditions are usually called alarming signs, and when they appear, a woman should immediately call an ambulance and be hospitalized, since qualified medical care is required to save the life of both herself and the child.

Warning signs at the 35th week of pregnancy are the following:

• Bloody discharge from the genital tract in any amount;
• Abundant liquid discharge from the genital tract (often women think that they accidentally peed, but this is not urine, but leaked water);
• Often appearing or stubbornly not passing headache, combined with visual impairment by the type of flashing spots, flashes and flies before the eyes;
• Vomiting, especially repeated;
• Sudden severe swelling of the face or hands;
• An increase in body temperature above 38.0 o C;
• Burning and/or itching in the vagina or perineum;
• Pain and / or burning when urinating;
• Severe abdominal pain that does not subside over time;
• A strong blow to the stomach (for example, falling on the stomach, hitting the stomach with a hand or object);
• The appearance of more than 4 - 5 contractions within an hour;
• No fetal movements or less than 10 fetal movements in 12 hours.

Feelings, signs of pregnancy and changes in the state of the body

At the 35th week of pregnancy, a woman may experience discomfort of a very diverse nature and localization. However, despite the fact that such sensations cause discomfort, they are completely normal, do not indicate the presence of pathology, as they are due to the changes taking place in the body of a pregnant woman. Consider such normal, physiological sensations that a pregnant woman experiences at the 35th week, and also indicate their differences from pathological symptoms similar to them.

The pressure of an enlarged and heavy uterus on internal organs causes a wide range of various unpleasant sensations that a woman may experience at the 35th week of pregnancy.

Firstly, the pressure of the uterus on the intestines provokes frequent constipation due to the fact that the contents are delayed and slowly move through the intestinal lumen. To eliminate constipation, you can take natural and fetal-safe laxatives based on lactulose syrup (Duphalac, Portalac, Normaze, etc.). At the same time, it is desirable to prevent constipation by including in the diet products that promote the movement of feces through the intestines and their evacuation (beets, dried apricots, prunes, bran bread, etc.). In addition, it is desirable to minimize the use of foods that, on the contrary, slow down the movement of the food bolus through the intestines and contribute to the formation of hard, dense feces (for example, any white flour pastries, confectionery, fast food, canned food).

Secondly, the pressure of the uterus on the bladder leads to the fact that it is not completely filled and cannot store a large amount of urine, as a result of which the woman often goes to the toilet to urinate. The problem of frequent urination cannot be solved, but you can try to reduce the frequency of going to the toilet if you lean forward a little each time you urinate - this contributes to a more complete emptying of the bladder.

Thirdly, the pressure of the uterus on the stomach causes frequent heartburn and belching in women. To stop heartburn, it is recommended to take antacids, for example, Maalox, Phosphalugel, Almagel, etc. Some women find their own non-trivial way to deal with heartburn, for example, sucking a piece of chocolate in their mouth, clicking seeds, etc. You can try by trial to find such your own way to eliminate heartburn. It is also recommended to do the following simple rules to make heartburn attacks rarer and less pronounced:

• Eat little, but often;
• Do not bend over or lie down after eating or drinking;
• Lie down and sleep with a slightly raised head end, placing a pillow under your shoulders and head;
• Do not eat a lot of sweet foods, as sweets increase the concentration of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Or eat sweets in Chinese style - before the main course, and then they will not provoke heartburn so much.

Fourthly, the pressure of the uterus on the diaphragm leads to breathing problems: shortness of breath, inability to take a deep breath, bouts of feeling short of breath, etc. To minimize these sensations, you need to perform breathing exercises and several times a day get on all fours for 10 to 15 minutes and breathe deeply in this position. Indeed, in the knee-elbow position, the uterus does not press on the lungs, so a woman can breathe freely and deeply.

A high load on the cardiovascular system, an increased volume of blood and fluid in the tissues, as well as an accelerated metabolism cause the following discomfort that a woman may experience at the 35th week of pregnancy:

• Periodic sensation of heat in the whole body;
• swelling;
• Bleeding from the nose and gums.

Among all the above sensations, only edema can be normal and pathological, and all other phenomena are exclusively physiological (normal). Therefore, it is necessary to know how to distinguish normal from pathological edema. Normal edema does not increase with time or increases slightly, so that the woman has a kind of constant level of edema. In addition, normally, edema can be localized in different parts of the body, but there is never a sharp and severe swelling of the face and hands. Accordingly, if the swelling is normal, then they do not need treatment.

Pathological edema increases over time quite noticeably, so the swelling in a woman is constantly increasing. In addition, severe swelling of the hands and face is considered pathological. Pathological edema is usually associated with any of the following: high blood pressure, the presence of protein in the urine, or blurred vision such as flickering flies, spots before the eyes, or double vision. If there are signs of pathological edema, you should immediately consult a doctor.

The uterus prepares for childbirth, as a result of which the woman feels Braxton Hicks training contractions several times a day. Such contractions do not last long, they are not painful and irregular. However, if a woman feels regular and painful contractions, then we are no longer talking about training, but about quite normal contractions, and in this case, you need to urgently be hospitalized in a maternity hospital, as these are harbingers of premature birth.

A large belly, strong psychoemotional and physical stress give a woman a lot of inconvenience and tangible discomfort, for example, she cannot sleep in her favorite position, it is impossible to perform normal habitual movements, her gait has become heavy and overweight, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, etc. have appeared. You just need to endure these unpleasant sensations, not allowing yourself to lose heart.

Separately, attention should be focused on such a complication of pregnancy as the syndrome of compression of the inferior vena cava, which occurs due to squeezing of a blood vessel by a heavy uterus and underlying tissues. This syndrome is manifested by dizziness, fainting, in more rare cases, convulsions and severe pain in different parts of the body, which occur due to a lack of blood flow to the brain, heart and lungs. The syndrome of compression of the inferior vena cava manifests itself when lying on the back, sitting cross-legged or in an uncomfortable position, etc. Therefore, for the prevention of this syndrome, it is necessary to avoid any movements and postures in which the vessels of the legs can be squeezed.

Allocations

At the 35th week, normal vaginal discharge should be of a homogeneous liquidy consistency, painted in a light milky translucent color, with a mild sour smell, not causing itching, burning, redness or swelling in the genital area. Normally, there may be a small admixture of mucus in the secretions, which is part of the plug that closes the cervical canal and comes out in small pieces due to the softening of the cervix.

In some cases, at the 35th week, a lump of thick mucus may come out of the vagina with or without blood. This is also completely normal. Such a lump is a mucous plug that sealed the cervical canal from the inside during pregnancy, protecting the child from infections. When such a plug comes out, it means that labor will begin soon and you need to be ready to go to the hospital at any time. Of course, usually the cork leaves a little later, but if it appears on the 35th week, then this is completely normal.

Any discharge that has a character other than that described above in the first paragraph (except for the mucous plug) is pathological and requires qualified examination and treatment.

At the 35th week, pathological discharge may appear, indicating the development of an infectious and inflammatory process in the genital organs (including thrush). Such "inflammatory" secretions contain impurities of pus and / or blood in any amount or mucus in large quantities, colored yellowish, greenish, grayish or earthy color, emit an extremely unpleasant pungent odor (rotten fish, beer, etc.), have an inhomogeneous consistency with lumps, flakes, bubbles, or cause itching and burning sensation. they are also accompanied by swelling and redness in the genital area. If signs of pathological discharge with signs of an infectious and inflammatory process appear, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Any spotting is also considered pathological, the appearance of which should call an ambulance and be hospitalized in a maternity hospital, as they can be a sign of a serious condition that threatens the death of the fetus or mother.

Separately, it should be said about pathological secretions, which are amniotic fluid. Water can leak in small portions or pour out at once in a large volume, but both options are a pathology, when it appears, you need to see a doctor.

When water leaks in small portions, a woman notices an occasional discharge of yellowish or whitish cloudy water with a sweet smell, leaving sticky marks on the skin of the perineum, pubis and inner thighs. Sometimes water leaks in such small portions that a woman does not even notice the episodic release of a small amount of liquid, but she notes that her panties often get wet for no apparent reason, and the skin of the pubis and perineum is constantly sticky. Leakage of water in any form is abnormal, as it indicates a defect in the membranes. Therefore, when water leaks, you need to as soon as possible see a doctor.

If the waters pour out simultaneously in a large volume, it is impossible not to notice this. After such an outpouring of water, it is necessary to urgently go to the maternity hospital for examination and to decide whether the pregnancy can be continued or whether delivery should be carried out ahead of schedule. After all, if there is no water left in the uterus, then the fetus will die, since there is no environment that provides it the necessary conditions. In such a situation, doctors conducting an emergency delivery, inducing natural childbirth or producing C-section. If there is still quite a lot of water left in the uterus, then doctors may recommend that the woman still be pregnant under close medical supervision so that the baby has time to grow up in the uterus and be born full-term. In any case, the decision on whether to leave the pregnancy for term or to perform delivery can only be made by doctors, so the need to be hospitalized in the maternity hospital in case of outflow of water is quite obvious.

Bleeding

The appearance of blood from the vagina of any shade, quantity and consistency is considered bleeding. Purely theoretically, bleeding can also be harmless, caused by erosion of the cervix, vaginal hematoma, uterine fibroids, irritation or injury to the tissues of the genital organs during sexual contact or gynecological examination, etc. Such non-dangerous bleeding usually does not last long, little blood is released, they do not cause a deterioration in well-being.

However, much more often in late pregnancy, bleeding is a very dangerous symptom, since it indicates the development of formidable complications or pathologies that can lead to the death of the mother and / or fetus. Considering the fact that any dangerous bleeding can begin gradually and, thereby, disguise itself as safe, if signs of bleeding appear at the 35th week, you should always consider it as dangerous and immediately call an ambulance.

After calling the ambulance, you should open the doors of the apartment, put the policy, passport, exchange card and phone in your bag, then go to bed and wait for the doctors in a lying position. You should not walk around the apartment and collect things for the hospital, as any physical activity provokes increased bleeding. And if the bleeding is dangerous, then its increase can be fatal. After all, with a sharp increase in bleeding in just 20 minutes, a woman can lose an amount of blood that is incompatible with life, and die from her own mistake without waiting for the doctors.

uterus and belly

The height of the uterine fundus at the 35th week averages 35 cm, but can vary from 31 to 36 cm. This means that the upper edge of the uterus is very high, literally supporting the diaphragm and resting on the xiphoid process. In this regard, it is physically difficult for a woman to move and perform even simple everyday manipulations. But it will soon become easier - already at the 37th week, the stomach will sink down, and with it the bottom of the uterus will reach approximately the height of 32 - 33 weeks. This will happen because the head or butt of the fetus will descend into the small pelvis.

A woman's uterus prepares for childbirth by making periodic contractions called Braxton Hicks training contractions. Such contractions are irregular, painless, short in duration, pass on their own and do not intensify over time.

In addition, some women at the 35th week have a feeling of strong pressure in the lower abdomen, which is due to the fact that the head or butt of the fetus has sunk into the small pelvis and is now pressing on its bones and soft tissues.

At the 35th week, the abdomen stands high and strongly protrudes forward, its circumference is 88 - 93 cm. The severity of the abdomen and its noticeable protrusion forward force the woman to move slowly, smoothly and carefully so as not to fall. Skin covering on the abdomen, thighs and sides, due to strong stretching, it can itch, itch, it may even have rashes or stretch marks form. In the middle of the abdomen there is a thick dark strip, and the navel is stretched, but protruding forward.

Pain in the abdomen and other parts of the body

A variety of changes in the body, the pressure of the uterus on the organs, and finally, high physical activity cause pain of various localization in a pregnant woman at the 35th week. Moreover, these pains are normal, since they are physiological and due to the processes inherent in pregnancy. We will consider the pains that are normal for the 35th week of pregnancy, as well as their differences from pathological pains similar to them.

The second type of pathological pain in the abdomen is very dangerous, as it is caused by severe conditions that can lead to pregnancy loss, death of the mother and / or fetus. These dangerous pains are quite easy to distinguish from others - they always increase with time, do not decrease after resting lying on your side, are localized in any part of the abdomen, are pulling, aching, cutting or sharp cramping in nature and are combined with lower back pain, increased body temperature, vaginal discharge of blood or a large amount of cloudy water or a sharp deterioration in well-being. When such dangerous pains in the abdomen, you should immediately call an ambulance and be hospitalized in a hospital.

At the 35th week, pains in the hypochondrium and ribs are normal, which are caused by the baby's pushes into these parts of the body. They are in the nature of sudden, sharp, short, strong, very painful shocks, and quickly pass. But if the pain in the hypochondrium lasts a long time, does not go away on its own, has a aching character, is often combined with bitter belching and nausea, then it is pathological, since it is caused by diseases of the liver and biliary tract. If you experience pathological pain in the hypochondrium, you should consult a doctor.

Normally, at the 35th week, almost every woman feels pain of varying degrees of intensity in the bones of the pelvis, thighs, pubis and perineum, as well as discomfort when walking, caused by the divergence of the pelvic bones to the sides to increase the lumen of the birth canal (to make it easier for the baby to be born to the world). characteristic feature Such normal pains are that they decrease or disappear after a short rest in a pose on the side or on all fours, and increase with the load on the skeleton (long walking, standing, lifting weights, etc.). However, if the pain in the pubis and perineum does not decrease after rest, is quite strong, continues constantly and is combined with a "duck walk", then it is considered pathological, as it indicates the development of symphysitis (inflammation of the pubic joint). With signs of symphysitis, you need to see a doctor.

Any woman at the 35th week experiences normal pain in the back, lower back, sacrum, coccyx, pelvic bones, hips and legs, caused by high loads on the musculoskeletal system, sprains and tendons, pressure of the uterus on the organs, as well as a shift in the center of gravity due to protruding belly. Normal pains in the back, lower back, sacrum, coccyx, pelvic bones, hips and legs during the day appear and disappear, increase after physical exertion, subside after rest. It is the subsidence of these pains after rest that is their key hallmark, which allows them to be clearly differentiated from pathological pains of the same localizations.

So, pathological pain in the lower back is provoked by diseases of the urinary organs, but they are always combined with pain during urination and / or with fever. Pain in the sacrum are caused by sciatica (pinching of the sciatic nerve), and in this case they are pathological. Pathological pains in the sacrum, unlike normal ones, are sharp, strong, not subsiding, literally hardly tolerable and give to the leg.

Pain in the legs can also be pathological, but in this case it must necessarily be combined with any of the following four symptoms: severe swelling of the hands and face + flashing flies and spots before the eyes or blurred vision + high blood pressure + protein in the urine. If the pain in the legs is pathological, then this most likely indicates preeclampsia, and in this case, you need to be hospitalized in a hospital as soon as possible.

Pain in the rectum and anus, which many pregnant women suffer from, is always pathological, because it is caused by hemorrhoids. When hemorrhoids appear, you should definitely visit a doctor and start treatment. It should be remembered that in the absence of therapy during pregnancy, this pathology quickly becomes severe.

Sex

The opinions of doctors about whether it is possible to have sex at the 35th week vary. Some doctors believe that sex at the 35th week is prohibited, since orgasmic uterine contractions can provoke premature birth or a rollover of the fetus into the wrong position, plus the genital tract is very susceptible and can become inflamed even from contact with the normal microflora of a man's penis. And another group of doctors believe that sex at the 35th week is allowed, since orgasm is not able to induce labor, and the man's sperm softens the cervix and contributes to its better preparation for childbirth.

Therefore, given the lack of unanimous opinion of doctors on the permissibility of sex, married couple must decide for herself whether to have sexual intercourse at 35 weeks. If a couple decides to have sex, you need to remember that the frictions should be neat and shallow, and the positions should be simple, comfortable and excluding strong pressure on the stomach.

Attention! It is necessary to remember about clear medical contraindications, in the presence of which sex at the 35th week of pregnancy is definitely and definitely prohibited. These contraindications include the following:

• Departed mucous plug;
• There was an outpouring of water;
• There are inflammatory diseases of the genital organs in a man or woman;
• Carrying twins, triplets, etc.;
• There are complications of pregnancy (for example, water leakage, placenta previa, threatened miscarriage or preterm birth in the past and present).

Weight

The body weight of a woman at the 35th week should normally increase by 7.6 - 12.9 kg relative to the weight that existed at the time of the onset of pregnancy. Moreover, the fuller the woman, the closer to the lower limit of the norm should be her weight gain.

If the weight gain is more than normal values, then this indicates that the woman has greatly recovered (gained weight) or she develops preeclampsia (a terrible complication of pregnancy). Given this, you need to monitor weight gain in the third trimester very carefully, avoiding weight gain by more than 500 g per week.

If you are gaining more than 500 grams per week, you should limit fluid intake and avoid high-calorie foods that promote weight gain, such as pastries, culinary products, sweets, etc.

Food and alcohol

The diet of a woman should be composed of wholesome, natural products of animal and vegetable origin, such as cereals, wholemeal bread, meat, fish, seafood, fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, nuts, dried fruits, dairy products, butter and vegetable oil etc. It is advisable to exclude harmful and high-calorie foods from the diet (for example, canned food, fried, pickled, salted, smoked, spicy, spicy, fast food,

At 35 weeks, the weight of the fetus can reach as much as 2.5 kg, and the height is about 45 cm.

The thirty-fifth week of pregnancy is the stage when the fetus begins to accumulate subcutaneous fat in the area around the shoulder. Shoulders become rounder and softer. Physically, he is almost ready for the birth and the remaining weeks will be occupied mainly by gaining weight and “finishing” individual systems (nervous, genitourinary, etc.).

During the procedure, the doctor evaluates the condition of the baby according to the main parameters: biparietal distance, transverse diameter of the abdomen, length femur. After that, the doctor notes the dynamics of the development of the baby and compares the indicators with the norm. On an ultrasound scan performed at thirty-five weeks, you can see the lag in the development of the baby, which usually levels out later. In addition, as a result of this study, it is possible to determine the approximate age of the fetus, if this has not been done before.

Due to the reduction in the amount of space in the uterus, the baby no longer moves as vigorously as before. And, as a rule, the baby is born exactly from the position that it occupied in the uterus earlier. That is why the position of the child in the mother's tummy after this period is called the presentation in childbirth.

From the thirty-fifth week, the purpose of amniotic fluid changes. Now they serve as a lubricant between the walls of the uterus and the skin of the fetus. It is quite comfortable for the unborn child to be in the fetal position. By the way, this habit will remain with him after birth.

Perception of a woman

The body of a woman can already begin to prepare for childbirth. This preparation is expressed, first of all, in the increase (the so-called training). Moreover, they are not called training by chance - this is a kind of rehearsal for future births. During the contractions, you can practice breathing and relaxing, and you can also understand how you need to behave so that the pain is less.

The thirty-fifth week is the time when the expectant mother is very tired of her pregnancy. She wants to give birth as soon as possible, so as not to finally carry all this burden. But do not think that the expectant mother no longer loves her child. This is a normal reaction of a woman at this stage of pregnancy.

The fact is that during this period of pregnancy, the bottom of the uterus occupies the highest point for the entire pregnancy. And a large uterus with a two-kilogram fetus in it, with all its weight, seemed to fall on the diaphragm, lungs and stomach of a woman. Agree, the sensations are not pleasant.

This week of pregnancy may be accompanied by sleep problems. The causes of these problems are, firstly, frequent urination (on average, every hour), and secondly, constant back pain. Some consider this to be preparation for sleepless nights with the baby, but insomnia can also be caused by anxiety about the baby, worries about childbirth, and other similar reasons.

So that all this does not greatly interfere with your sleep, try not to drink a lot of fluids before bed, but right before you go to bed, rotate your pelvis. During the day, try to do light work to feel a little tired. In this case, your sleep will most likely return to normal.

You need to try to rest more often to avoid swelling, do not sit or stand for a long time in one position. If a woman commits, you need to stop more often along the way to get out and stretch.

What to do at 35 weeks pregnant?

Starting from this moment, it is better to make it a rule to carry the pregnancy exchange card with you always and everywhere.

Also, starting from the thirty-fifth week until the very birth, it is advisable for a woman to always have a charged cell phone with her and always have a positive account balance. This is in case the birth starts earlier. So you can always notify loved ones that your child can't wait to get to know them!