Week 33 Of Pregnancy

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• QWhat is important to know during week 33?

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  Your baby is doing a lot of growing in week 33. Be sure to follow your doctor's orders and be healthy during this time of important development. Braxton Hicks contractions are normal and not serious, but be aware of them. They are going to get stronger than ever and you should pay attention to timing to ensure that you are not going into preterm labor.

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• QWhat is the size of my baby during week 33?

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  Your baby has almost reached birth length! The baby is more than 17 inches long. There is still weight to be gained, though, and the baby weighs between four and a half and five pounds. From now until birth, your baby is going to gain about a half pound per week.
• QHow is my baby growing and developing during week 33?

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  Your baby is growing bigger and bigger during the final trimester. The baby is growing in weight every week. During week 33, your baby can sense when light changes. The pupils in their eyes dilate and contract with variances in light.

• QWhat prenatal care do I need during week 33 of pregnancy?

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  During this period of your pregnancy, you should be going to the doctor twice monthly - more if you have a high risk pregnancy. There, your doctor is going to check the progress of your baby's growth, make sure you are healthy, and possibly perform other tests to check for illnesses in you and the baby. You should be taking the supplements your doctor advises so that your baby has enough nutrients to grow and be healthy. Keep following directions that your doctor gave you by not smoking, drinking, or doing drugs, by eating healthy, and by keeping as active as your doctor says is safe.
  
  
• QHow will I feel during week 33 of my pregnancy?

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  You will start to feel some changes as your baby grows. Sleeping problems and fatigue are common, as are headaches and aches from your growing body. You might also feel forgetful and clumsy, which is normal at this time.

• QWhat changes will I experience during week 33 of my pregnancy?

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  During week 33 of your pregnancy, the growing of your uterus might cause your belly button to pop out. It will go back in a few months after you give birth. Your nails might grow extremely fast, but may be brittle because of your changing hormones. A diet rich in biotin can help them grow stronger.

• QWhat will I look like during week 33 of my pregnancy?

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  During week 33, your belly is growing even larger in preparation for your baby's birth. You are going to keep growing until the birth. You might also notice that your belly button has popped out and your nails are brittle. These conditions, and other problems like varicose veins, will go away after you give birth.

• QWhat are common problems during week 33 of pregnancy?

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  Some women might be concerned by their inability to breathe in deeply, frequent forgetfulness, and clumsiness. These are common problems at this point in pregnancy and are caused by your expanding belly and pregnancy hormones. Irregular contractions that you may have throughout pregnancy are called Braxton-Hicks contractions. They are harmless and should go away when you change positions or after about 30 seconds.

• QWhat should I discuss with my doctor during week 33?

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  You should be going to the doctor twice a month at this point in your pregnancy. When at the doctor, continue to ask about anything that concerns you. If your health developments are distressing you, go over what is normal and what is not. You should continue to get ready for the birth and your baby's final weeks of development in the womb.

• QHow might my actions affect my baby during week 33?

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  As always during pregnancy, smoking, drinking, and drug use can seriously harm your baby's development. Make sure the baby gets a lot of nutrients to stay healthy.