Your Baby’s Development at Pregnancy Week 33
By the time you are at pregnancy week 33, your baby’s growth is rapid and she is adding several hundred grams in weight each week. She now weighs between 2 and 2.3 kg and is about 44 cm tall. The little miracle growing in your stomach is now the size of a medium melon.
Your baby’s skin will start to look less wrinkly as the fat has started filling into her body. While her skull is now fully formed, the bones in it are still flexible, soft and separated to enable her passage through the birth canal.
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Your Changing Body at 33 Weeks Pregnant
With your baby bump now big enough to attract loads of attention, it is becoming difficult to not only sleep comfortably but to also find a position to comfortably sit. You may also have noticed that you are becoming increasingly clumsy which is because your growing belly has shifted your centre of gravity. At pregnancy week 33, it’s best to slow down and take extra caution as you go about your day to avoid unwanted injuries.
At the end of each day, you may also notice that your feet and ankles are swollen. This is a result of water retention, also known as edema, and it should be expected at this point of pregnancy. To remedy the water retention, keep yourself hydrated and continue with the pregnancy exercises. These are also good for your unborn baby and will help you have a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
Pregnancy Week 33 Tips
You may be wondering whether or not it is safe to have sex at 33 weeks pregnant on wards. Don’t worry, having sex during pregnancy will not harm your baby. It is safe to enjoy up to the moment that your waters break, unless your healthcare provider has advised against it. Because of the body changes, you will need to listen to your body and make adjustments to continue enjoying the experience.
The hormonal fluctuations and self-consciousness about the weight gain may cause your sex drive to dwindle. This is normal and If you do not feel up to it, take a break to recharge.
Personalized Pregnancy Care in the Third Trimester
As you get closer to your due date, it’s best to understand your birth preferences and wishes for the labour and delivery experience. At Malaica, our antenatal care in these last weeks also involves educating you on things such as what to expect during labour and delivery, understanding the signs of labour, pain management techniques, and when to get to a hospital. We also take the time to answer your questions and listen to your questions to ensure you have a safe, confident, and informed birth experience.
Book a consultation with us today to learn how we can empower your special moment through a compassionate and OB-GYN led delivery.
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