You have a little less than 2 months to find you. The most awaited moment is approaching but important things are still missing; the baby needs to gain weight and hit the last stretch. Right now it's about the size of a cabbage. It measures around 44 inches and will weigh almost 2 kilos. His bones are beginning to harden; they get the calcium they need through the placenta.
At this stage it is normal for your baby to move less. However, it is advisable to be aware of their movements. If you notice that your movements have decreased, try eating something sweet and lying down relaxed. After a while it is normal for the baby to move. Your already developed taste buds will taste all the flavors that are in the amniotic fluid.
How am I going to feel this week?
This week and the next, your weight gain will remain the same. You will likely notice more swelling in your extremities as you may have fluid retention.As in every week, stay well hydrated and eat a varied diet. Cook food well, avoid raw fish and undercooked meats. Do not drink alcoholic beverages and do not smoke.
The breasts continue to prepare to fulfill their function; feed the newborn baby. The nipples, if they are not already, will turn darker because of the hormones. The dark pigmentation helps the newborn to see the nipple and areola better. Take care of your nipples so that the day comes to function properly. If you have questions about breastfeeding, consult your midwife or a lactation consultant. Remember that it is the best option for your baby and that a breastfeeding does not have to be painful or long.
It is possible that this week and the following weeks you will feel worse. Digestions will be heavier than before. What's more, the weight of the baby on your body can affect your sciatic nerve and lower back. You can do very moderate exercise to strengthen the affected areas. And if the pain becomes unbearable, surely your gynecologist can prescribe an anti-inflammatory compatible with pregnancy.
Any tests to do?
If you have private insurance it is possible have some more ultrasound done this week. If you are on social security, you will have already had the last ultrasound corresponding to the third trimester. These weeks it is important to monitor the level of amniotic fluid.
Also, you have to do it last analysis before delivery to control physiological anemia of pregnancy. If you get a very fair amount of iron in these weeks, your iron dose will surely double. Ask your doctor about other variants to drinkable iron; there are pills that do not constipate and that offer the same amounts of iron.
Enjoy your last weeks of pregnancy!