By the end of 37 weeks, the fetus is considered full-term, and delivery is called urgent. Therefore, you can not worry about their outcome, everything will end happily. If you have not yet decided on the choice of the hospital, you must do this as soon as possible. More and more your thoughts are concentrated around the upcoming birth and meeting a baby. I want to look at him as soon as possible and cuddle in my arms. Believe me, the baby is waiting for a meeting with you no less.
Changes in the body at 37 weeks of gestation
By the 37th week, the uterus goes down, the so-called abdominal prolapse occurs. It is accompanied by minor pulling pains. The uterus no longer supports the diaphragm and stomach, so it has become much easier for you to breathe, it stopped tormenting heartburn. It seems that there is a breath of freedom. But no. Now she presses hard on the intestines and bladder. Which leads to frequent urge to defecate and urinate. For some women, this becomes a big inconvenience, because does not give an opportunity to leave the house for a long time.
If previously a woman was tormented by constipation, before the upcoming birth, when the uterus went down, an upset stomach often occurs. So the body is trying to cleanse the intestines, getting rid of excess load, which will interfere with childbirth.
The condition of the fetus at 37 weeks of gestation
The kid is full-term and quite ready to go out. His lungs are quite developed, but not yet connected to the circulatory system. Having been born, the baby will take the first breath, the valve located in the heart will open, then the blood will begin to flow into the lungs and be enriched with oxygen.
In order to be born a well-fed and rosy-cheeked baby, the fetus daily gains about 30 g of fat and muscle mass. Its skin becomes more white and elastic, and the shape of the body is rounded. After all, he so wants to appear before his mother as beautiful as possible. At 37 weeks, the baby already weighs about 3,000 g, and its growth is 47-49cm.
The soft cartilages of the ears and nose become dense and resilient; after bending, they easily return to their original position. And a couple of weeks ago, his ears resembled a sheet of paper that, when bent, cannot return to its original shape. Now the baby has ears on the top of his head, he can hear sounds not only inside his mother’s body, but also coming from outside. Therefore, do not talk too much, but in "adult" conversations include classical music. But seriously, talk more with the baby, stroke the tummy, you can sing a song, he will be pleased.
The digestive system of the crumbs also completes its formation. The intestinal mucosa is already covered with villi, and the intestines and stomach make light translational contractions, which are necessary for the advancement of food.
Possible sensations at 37 weeks of gestation
By week 37, the woman feels discomfort, she is haunted by pain in the back, legs, lower back. Fatigue does not give rest, all the time I want to lie down and relax. Do not limit your desires, relax more, household chores will wait. It’s a pity that you can’t rest enough for the future, because with the birth of a child you will have an equally turbulent period, that the current fatigue will seem like flowers.
By this period, training fights become longer, more frequent and sensitive. You will feel the uterus contract and then relax. Keep track of the selections. Normally, they should be bright. If they suddenly became pinkish or with red veins, then the mucous plug began to recede and the cervix opened. Birth can be expected any day. But if the discharge is bloody, immediately call an ambulance.
Especially should listen to their bodies are multiparous women and mothers expecting twins or twins. According to statistics, they rarely have to carry a pregnancy before the 40th week. Usually, pregnancy ends for them with successful delivery at 37-38 weeks.
By week 37, pain in the perineum, lower abdomen intensifies. This is a child, dropping down closer to the birth canal, presses on the cervix. Concerned by pain in the lower back, legs, area of the womb. Cartilage diverges and ligaments soften in the pelvic area, preparing for the upcoming birth.
Necessary medical supervision
Before the birth, it is necessary to visit the gynecologist every week, at this time the woman is surrounded by the closest attention. At the reception, the doctor examines the expectant mother on the chair for readiness for cervical birth. After all, pregnancy is almost full-term, and the onset of labor can be expected at any moment. There are indirect signs by which the doctor can determine the readiness of the cervix. He pays attention to its length, density and location. If the neck is not ready for childbirth, drug or non-drug measures are prescribed to increase its maturity.
On examination, a swab from the vagina, cervix and urethra is taken. Based on the results of the analyzes, they will judge the "sterility" of the birth canal. If any infection or candida (thrush) is detected, the woman will be prescribed treatment. After all, the child, when passing through the birth canal, must be protected from possible infection by pathogenic microorganisms and other infections.
An ultrasound scan is not required at this time. It is prescribed only if the previous examinations revealed any deviations: intrauterine growth retardation, little or polyhydramnios, improper presentation, etc.
At the reception, the doctor must listen with a stethoscope to the baby’s heartbeat, measure blood pressure, the weight of the expectant mother, and get acquainted with the results of blood and urine tests. If there is an increased protein content in the urine, the woman will be offered hospitalization, as well as with high blood pressure. Do not refuse it. Because in the hospital you will be under the supervision of doctors, and at any moment you may be provided with the necessary assistance.
General recommendations
Recommendations are rather psychological in nature. Indeed, many expectant mothers are waiting for the upcoming birth, not only with joy from meeting the baby, but also with fear of the pain that they have to endure. To understand how childbirth occurs, how to behave during contractions, why you do not need to tighten your muscles, it is recommended to watch informative videos on the childbirth process on the Internet. You will understand that it is scary and painful not only to you, but also to the child. Therefore, during contractions, you do not need to strain, it is better to breathe deeply so that the baby receives enough oxygen. There is a special breathing technique, it is easy to master. It will significantly help ease the contractions.
Just in case, keep an already folded bag ready for use at the hospital. Although you still have 2 weeks in reserve for the upcoming birth, it is better to play it safe so that you do not have to run around the apartment and pick up the necessary things during the fights.
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