The ninth month of pregnancy

July 20, 2012

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The ninth month of pregnancy   - The most emotionally intense for each period of the expectant mother, because after it is already visible on the horizon finish pregnancy   and impending motherhood. Not surprisingly, all the weeks of the month the woman saturated with thoughts and feelings about the future delivery   and the baby. Pregnant constant eye on yourself and listen to your own feelings: and suddenly goes into labor? Of course, pregnancy, 33 weeks of which are behind, that's about to end. However, its ninth month of a woman should live, referring to his own body no less carefully than before.

The development of the child in the ninth month of pregnancy

Pregnancy, which is 38 weeks in the past, and the signs are generally moving in the typical position of the child, his head close to the entrance to the pelvis, and is pressed against the chest, torso bent, hands crossed on his chest, legs bent and pressed against the belly. Kid way to prepare for the coming passage through the birth canal.

Every woman who is 9 months pregnant, should know that the onset of labor at term of 37-42 weeks (counted from the date of the first day of the last menstrual period) is considered to be timely, and the fruit is completely ready for the birth. In the mature fruit is more than a body length of 47 cm and weight - more than in 2600 and during the ninth month of the baby is still growing quite rapidly: the day it can add up to 28 grams of weight.

These days there is an active accumulation of iron in the liver of the baby: it is necessary for blood formation in the first year of his life. Light from the fruit is fully mature and ready to provide the oxygen the body of the little man. Heart is what works in a special way, and after the birth of its mode of operation changes. There is a closing of the holes in the central partition, turn light from the circulatory system in utero. After the birth of the baby blood circulates through the lungs. And here the immune system   the fetus during the ninth month of development is not yet fully ready for the independent existence of the body. Before birth antibodies   the mother through the placenta to the baby fall, but after he was born, they are already exposed to breastfeeding milk.

If the pregnancy is 37 weeks pregnant with a baby woman fully finishes birth, it is already on this term baby comes with a light pinkish skin, developed a layer of fat, and in the folds of the skin will syrovidnaya grease. But delay delivery lubricant gradually disappears, and the child may be born with a little wrinkled skin, as if it was a long time in the water. When a child is born mature, he breathes the air, shouting, may well suck. It does not need additional heat, so the heat it can hold its own. The baby pink cheeks with subcutaneous fat, quite soft skull bones, elastic cartilage of the nose and ears. Vellus hair on the body remain only on the shoulders and in the folds of the skin.

The majority of male infants at birth testicles have dropped into the scrotum, only about 1% of the boys testicles do not descend into the scrotum by the time of delivery. These kids must remain under the supervision of a specialist surgeon. A newborn baby in the gut already accumulated meconium - a dark primary feces, which make up the cells of the intestine, previously dead, vellus hair and all that the child swallowed along with the amniotic fluid.

Outside a woman nine months pregnant

Pregnancy 34 weeks where a woman has actively increased the stomach, ends this month and increase the stomach is not going .  Now the womb of a pregnant elevated from the pubic symphysis by about 36-40 cm .  At the end of the month a woman may already know how many kilos she added for the entire period of gestation of the child .  Basically, this figure varies depending on the individual characteristics of each expectant mother .  But the average woman adds 8 to 15 kg .  By the way, in the last weeks of gestation baby, many women may be even more to lose weight by getting rid of excess fluid .  The rest of the exterior of a woman in the last weeks has not significantly changed .  But the psychological state is very tense, as both body and mind is in anticipation of the upcoming birth .  Doctors are advised to try to relax as much as possible and spend the last days of rest .  After pregnancy, 39 weeks of which the woman was devoted himself will soon end, and the time for a break will not be soon .

The state of health of women in the ninth month of pregnancy

Pregnancy, 9 month which has just begun, is characterized by intensive growth of the fetus, and the active restructuring of the female body for the upcoming birth. All these processes contribute actively change hormonal balance   in the female body. Gradually increases content in the body Oxytocin . This hormone is produced pituitary It is responsible for the allocation of prostaglandins which stimulate uterine contraction and, accordingly, the start of contractions. In this month's circulatory system increases the production of red blood cells: this happens preparation for a large loss of blood during childbirth process.

At this stage of development of the baby a woman may be noted that more frequent and abundant are discharge from the genitals. In the dream, the future mother can occasionally disturb convulsions Which are the consequence of a lack of body Calcium   or Potassium . At 9 months can clearly be shown varicosity   on foot.

Woman who is nine months pregnant, feels a certain inertia and lethargy. It is hard to concentrate, constant forgetfulness, distraction. Sometimes, however, periods of inactivity suddenly give way to sharp bursts of vigorous activity: the effect is manifested as "nesting", typical of the last few weeks of pregnancy.

What are the harbingers of birth?

When it's 9 month pregnancy, the woman gradually marks the emergence of some entirely new sensations for her. All of them are directly indicate that birth is already approaching. Such feelings can take place already in the weeks before the birth. However, in some cases, pregnancy is 40 weeks behind, and is not marked by such forerunners. They appear only for a few hours before giving birth.

The first woman feels that his stomach dropped a little. It occurs when the baby's head came into the pelvic cavity. Accordingly, the diaphragm is not as much pressure as before, and the woman is more free and easy breathing. In addition, stop attacks Heartburn Possible changes in appetite.

However, due to the omission of the baby's head woman also notes that the urination and defecation more frequent. And because of the changes in hormonal balance may cause loose stools.

Another harbinger of a slight decrease in birth weight women due to loss of appetite and loss of fluid before birth.

It leaves so-called mucus plug from the cervical canal: it is a lump of mucus or colorless or slightly stained with blood. Sometimes a woman may find it in the laundry. Just before birth the fetus becomes less active; he has quite closely inside. But all these precursors are shown individually in each case, so a woman should understand that delivery may begin without their manifestation.

The woman on the ninth month of pregnancy should be aware that there are two main sign of labor. First of all, this is the beginning contractions   - Contractions of the uterus, which gradually become regular. If the real battle, they initially appear every 15-20 minutes, with time intervals battles begin to increase. When half an hour a woman appear 3-4 battle, it's time to go to the maternity hospital.

The second sign of the onset of labor - is discharge of water . When the amniotic bubble burst, the woman does not feel pain. And even if there is no labor when, after a discharge of water pregnant woman should immediately go to the hospital.

What can disturb a woman in the ninth month of pregnancy?

Pregnancy, 36 weeks have already passed, could again have the symptoms that women suffer at the very beginning. So, for the ninth month characterized by fainting, dizziness. But such phenomena observed when the expectant mother lies on her back, as the uterus puts pressure on the inferior vena cava, and eventually disrupted the flow of blood to the heart. As a consequence, reduced arterial pressure That leads to fainting. Therefore, in the last weeks of gestation the baby is best to sleep on your side.

In the days preceding the birth, the woman often loses his balance, senses impending weakness periodically. It is therefore essential to take care about their own health. If, however, the fall could not be avoided, then the woman should immediately see a doctor. Although at this period of the child protects the subcutaneous fat and amniotic fluid.

Sometimes the expectant mother is very worried about the "prolonged" pregnancy. But if perenashivanie lasts one to two weeks, the doctors, this situation does not cause concern. However, more prolonged pregnancy, as well as the presence of signs of discomfort to the fetus is possible induction of labor or conducting caesarean section . Doctors determined perenashivanie pregnancy if the term of the last menstrual period has exceeded 42 weeks. This phenomenon is typical for women who have certain diseases, previously transferred abortion We had menstrual disorders and others. Prolonged pregnancy is characterized by aging the placenta, which in turn can lead to fetal hypoxia. This is a dangerous condition, so if a woman perenashivanie advisable to go to the hospital.

Research on the ninth month of pregnancy

Now, when to birth was only one month pregnant woman visits a doctor every week already. The doctor is required to determine whether normally feels a woman, if she had edema, measuring blood pressure, weight, fundal height, abdominal circumference. Also mandatory assays are conducted for sugar and protein in the urine.

As an additional study at this stage of pregnancy it is advisable to conduct a general analysis of the blood to determine the level Platelet   and Hemoglobin . This is important in view of the existence of the risk of a large loss of blood during the upcoming birth.

Even if the pregnancy is 35 weeks, which is already behind us, it proceeds normally, during this period should conduct a vaginal examination to assess the maturity of the cervix. Also taken swab for research on flora. Repeated vaginal examination carried out in the event that ends 40 weeks of pregnancy and childbirth do not occur.

At the weekly study doctor also listens to the heartbeat of the fetus in order to assess whether the child develops normally. If necessary, designate additional ultrasound may also conduct Doppler.

Recommendations woman on the ninth month of pregnancy

In the last month of pregnancy a woman is sometimes advised to undergo further ultrasound, to determine some of the parameters of the fetus, its location and condition.

Even if the pregnancy is 36 weeks, which went well, and now does not cause any unpleasant moments, to lead an active sex life at that time, doctors in most cases is still not recommended. The fact that the uterus during sexual intercourse greatly excited, which is fraught with preterm labor. But if the pregnancy is prolonged, it can stimulate the sexual act onset of labor. Therefore, in this case sex, even welcome.

If a woman suddenly starts to severe abdominal pain, and thus also appear allocation, you should immediately see a doctor.

This period - the real final straight, so it is important not to go far from home since birth can begin in almost any moment. Therefore, a woman on the 9 month, leaving the house, must have with them all the documents exchange card, a clean diaper.

What to take to the hospital?

Sometimes a woman to prevent unforeseen situations lies in the maternity ward before the start of contractions before birth. But in most cases the expectant mother waits fights at home.

Most of the women preparing the entire contents of the bags, intended to travel to the hospital earlier. At 9 months, they must be fully prepared to wait and responsible moment. It is important to take all the necessary documents. In the maternity hospital should take the necessary personal hygiene items, underwear (perhaps instead of the usual disposable panties use), a special bra for nursing mothers, sanitary towels (two large packages: one for normal discharges, one - to heavy). The woman prepares the clothes she will wear in the nursing home, but if you want - and postpartum bandage . For a child should prepare the package of diapers, some items of children's cosmetics (powder, cream), diapers, children's clothing. And, of course, to the maternity hospital should go with a positive attitude: it is an essential condition to ensure that all went without problems, and the child was born easily.