| Weekly Pregnancy Guide - Week 33 |
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| Weight: |
4.18 lbs |
1896g |
| Length (CHL): |
16.85" |
42.8cm |
| Heart rate : |
138 bpm |
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Space becomes increasingly limited, and your baby is probably curled up into the fetal position, with arms and legs crossed. |
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From now on, you might start to notice less movement than before, though the kicks might remain just as forceful. |
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Neurons and synapses in your baby's brain are developing in huge numbers. |
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The vernix that your baby started developing earlier is getting quite thick now. |
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The lungs are still not fully mature, but your baby is practicing using them by "breathing" the amniotic fluid. |
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Your uterus now sits about 5 inches (around 13 cm) above your bellybutton, and exerting pressure on your organs causing heartburn, constipation, indigestion and breathlessness. |
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You might now be able to distinguish your baby's knee from the elbow, even though the movements are smaller. You may also notice rhythmic "beats" caused by your baby's hiccups! |
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You may want to discuss with your doctor and learn more about the procedure called "episiotomy", which is an incision made from the vagina toward the rectum, typically performed during a potentially difficult delivery. |
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Week 33 Fetus Picture(s):
Week 33 pregnant belly picture:
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