Baby Size and Development at Pregnancy Week 35
This is the best time to eat foods rich in omega like coconut oil, sardines, salmon and chia seeds to help your baby’s brain development. Most of her physical growth is complete and she just needs to add a bit more weight before she is born. You will be pleased to know that at pregnancy week 35, her kidneys are fully developed, her liver can process waste products, and she has fully grown fingernails and toenails. She can even cause tiny scratches on her face if she touches it while in the uterus.
While she remains in a curled up position and the space in the womb becomes smaller, you can still feel the kicks. At 46 cm tall and around 2.6kgs, she’s unlikely to grow any taller before birth but will continue to pile on the baby fat.
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Body Changes and Symptoms at 35 Weeks Pregnant
Your belly is now a nice huge bump and despite attempts to appear elegant, you will find yourself waddling. This is a result of hormonal changes loosening the joints in your toes and fingers.
It is likely for you to experience frequent urges to urinate because of your baby’s head-down position in your pelvis region. Refrain from the temptation to cut down on your consumption of fluids because both you and your little bundle need them. You should try and empty your bladder as often as necessary and practice kegel exercises to keep your pelvic muscles strong. At pregnancy week 35, you should also expect some discomfort in the pelvis and buttocks.
The joints and tissues in your body are becoming softer and beginning to loosen in preparation for the delivery process. This is especially true for those joints and tissues around your pelvic area.
Pregnancy Week 35 Tip
If you are a working mum, now is the time to start easing into your maternity leave which you will take on in a few weeks. You are lucky if you work from home because you can take breaks. If you work away from home, make arrangements with your employer so you can take short time offs to rest and gear up for the big day.
This is also a good time to double check whether you’ve bought all the newborn essential such as baby clothes, equipment, feeding items, and either disposable or reusable diapers depending on your preference. If you have a car, ensure that you have a car seat and actually practice installing it.
Also Read: Parental Leave in Kenya: Maternity, Paternity, and Pre-Adoptive
Prenatal Classes at Malaica to Prepare for Labour
Prenatal and birthing classes prepare you for labour and delivery to ensure you have a calm and confident delivery experience.
Malaica’s birth preparation or lamaze classes are led by certified instructors and teach you things such as breathing exercises during contractions, gentle movements, relaxation methods to reduce fear, managing prenatal stress and anxiety, understanding the stages of labour, and how to know when it’s time to go to the hospital. Your partner also learns how to support you with relaxing massages, encouragement, helping with labour positions, and communicating with healthcare providers on your behalf.
Book a consultation to learn how we can support you and your partner through one of life’s most transformative experiences for a safe and informed birth.
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