Pregnancy 7 and a half months. Seventh month of pregnancy: baby development
The seventh month of pregnancy is the step with which a woman enters last - third trimester. It can be considered relatively calm: all the main tests and examinations have already been completed, “on the nose” maternity leave. By the way, it is better for working mothers to write an application for maternity leave in advance, warning them a couple of weeks in advance about their leaving work. But even if you are not in a particular hurry to go on maternity leave, and your health allows you to continue working, then the intensity of work still needs to be limited and switch to less tiring work. Be sure to take breaks every hour for 10-15 minutes to stretch, go outside, or just stand by an open window. At lunchtime, if possible, try to lie down, or at least just take off your shoes, stretch your legs on a chair and relax.
At the 7th month of pregnancy, many women, even those who had no previous experience or desire for needlework, enthusiastically begin to sew and knit children's things. This is a great activity that allows the mother to get distracted, relax, chat with the baby while knitting a miniature blouse, and put maximum love and tenderness into a homemade blanket for the baby. Now you can and should communicate with the baby, talk, listen to music. Mom and dad probably already know the gender of the baby growing in mom’s belly, and they are seriously discussing options for a name that will suit the heir or heiress, and will appeal to future parents.
The seventh month of pregnancy obliges a woman to still take care of herself, maintain optimal nutrition, get enough sleep, and be on the fresh air. What is new is the need to gradually adapt to the rest and wakefulness schedule of your offspring. Already now he is beginning to actively dictate his own rules and conditions.
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· Seventh month of pregnancy: baby development
Pregnancy lasts 9 months, but if the baby decides to be born right now, in the seventh month of pregnancy, then he has excellent chances of this - the child’s development allows him to survive and continue to develop outside the mother’s womb, albeit with certain medical assistance. Moreover, from now on your baby is considered a human person according to official legal norms, not a fetus, as it was before, but a Person, with all that follows from this, as they say, including registration. Therefore, he can now rightfully be called a child, without using the prefix “future”. However, its development is still ongoing, and the time of birth is not soon. By the 28th week, the baby’s height is usually about 35-40 cm, and the weight is about 1-1.5 kg.
The baby's heart beats clearly, and parents can independently try to determine the gender of the baby by the heartbeat. It has been noticed that the heart beats differently in boys and girls: in boys the rhythm is measured and calm, in girls the heart beats faster.
At week 28, the baby already opens his eyes, and in a completely meaningful way. They are framed by short, thin eyelashes. The child shows a keen interest in everything that happens outside his watery “house”. By the way, scientists claim that children master the basics of language in the womb. This explains the fact that baby cry often very similar to the mother's voice in intonation and rhythm.
At the 7th month of pregnancy, the baby’s hearing system is developing: it understands the sounds of the outside world quite well, although it spends most of its time listening to the mother’s heartbeat, how the blood moves through her body, and how the intestines work. Moreover, the child can already distinguish voices, he will definitely get used to his mother’s voice by the time of birth, he will calm him down. Experts advise communicating more often and more with the baby at this stage of development, reading him fairy tales, singing lullabies, and playing pleasant music.
The seventh month is a time for the baby to actively learn to raise and lower his eyelids, smile, play, and master the movements and capabilities of his body. By the way, the child can already see his own dreams, he learns to react to them.
A baby's teeth at 7 months of pregnancy already have enamel, despite the fact that they are hidden in the gums. Now this little man doesn’t just feel, he reacts to light, taste and even smells.
By the middle of the seventh month, a crucial stage in brain development occurs. Its volume increases, convolutions and grooves are formed. A seven-month-old baby reacts to pain in much the same way as a normal baby. His body is sufficiently prepared for “going out into the world”: the respiratory system has formed, its own immunity has improved, the process of thermoregulation is working, the genitals and all limbs have taken shape, the head turns, the eyes open, the nose “breathes”, the intestines and kidneys work. The child’s kidneys excrete nearly half a liter of urine every day! The body continues to improve, there is little left - the development of the child’s lungs, their work has not yet been adjusted. Therefore, with an “early” birth, the baby will need the help of doctors and the capabilities of a pressure chamber.
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The baby continues to move actively, mercilessly kicking his mother’s belly at 7 months of pregnancy. Thus, he can express his emotions, mood, desires, dissatisfaction, and even demonstrate his temper. Doctors warn that the mother should be alerted to strong sharp blows from the inside - this means that something may be wrong. After all, for the most part during this period, children behave calmly, due to a banal lack of space. However, do not rush to worry, the reason for such “boxing matches” may well lie in the difficult character of your child. But, just in case, it is better to visit a doctor.
The seventh month ends with the appearance of weak uterine contractions in the mother - this. The sensations in this case, as a rule, are painless and disturbing only because of their unusualness - a kind of rehearsal before the grand premiere of a play called “The Birth of a New Life”!
By the end of the term, the formation of the child’s reproductive system ends: in boys the testicles descend into the scrotum, in girls the clitoris has formed, but the labia still remain open.
· Possible problems and sensations
In the seventh month, the sensations during pregnancy are virtually no different from those already familiar a month earlier. But now the woman understands more clearly and fully that very soon she will accomplish the main purpose in her life - she will give life to a new person. It is with the awareness of this that the frequent worries and anxious states of a pregnant woman are associated.
By this point, the expectant mother has significantly gained weight: it is believed that the optimal absolute gain is 9-10 kg from the initial weight, and then it will continue to increase. The belly at the 7th month of pregnancy seems to have grown simply “to the impossible”: the skin of the abdomen is probably itchy and itchy due to stretching, which is why many women have red oblong spots on their bellies. The breasts have become even larger and may separate from the mammary glands at this stage. colostrum . The need to use special remedies for stretch marks has already been mentioned, otherwise the mother after giving birth risks finding an unsightly defect on her hips, abdomen and chest - stretch marks, or simply stretch marks.
Pregnancy at this stage may be accompanied by sensations of heat (not to be confused with high temperature), increased sweating, especially at night. These sensations are explained by the acceleration of metabolism 20% faster than in the normal state, and an increase in the volume of circulating blood.
Swelling of the extremities will also be a “legacy” from the previous month. Swelling is especially noticeable in the late afternoon, as well as after prolonged standing or sitting. All these are the same consequences of increased fluid in the body. With minor swelling, nothing should worry a woman; they do not pose a danger in the vast majority of cases. But if the swelling of the arms and legs is severe, it is better to consult a doctor.
At 7 months, vaginal discharge, the so-called leucorrhoea, may increase slightly. If this discharge is not accompanied by discomfort, bad smell and changes in consistency, there is no reason to worry. But if the discharge suddenly becomes abundant during pregnancy, it is transparent, and looks like water, consult a doctor immediately - we may be talking about leakage of amniotic fluid - a condition that threatens the development of the child or precedes labor, which at this stage is premature.
Still, the seventh month of pregnancy may be accompanied by painful sensations in the back and abdomen, due to a large stretch of ligaments and muscles, and an increasing load on the spine. From time to time, painless short-term spasms of the uterus may appear: it seems to harden, and then relaxes again. This is how training contractions appear, which in medicine are usually called Braxton-Hicks contractions, designed to prepare the body for the upcoming birth.
It feels like the uterus is just huge now, it’s pressing on internal organs, causing difficulty breathing, causing digestive disorders, heartburn, constipation, gas accumulation and bloating.
Many women in the seventh month are characterized by forgetfulness and absent-mindedness. Fatigue accumulates - from big belly, unpleasant phenomena accompanying the well-being of a pregnant woman, the inability to sleep in the desired position. It becomes uncomfortable to sleep, you have to cover yourself with pillows and lie on your side all the time. This fatigue is understandable, but you need to pull yourself together: most of the journey has already been completed, childbirth is very soon, and the appearance of the baby will more than pay for all today’s inconveniences.
· Nutrition during pregnancy
A child at 7 months of pregnancy continues to accumulate phosphorus, iron and calcium; his bones are already formed, but are still very fragile. Therefore, a balanced and rational diet during pregnancy remains one of the main conditions in the 7th month for the normal well-being of the mother and the planned development of the baby. The baby must be provided with all the necessary nutrients and beneficial substances. Monitor the quantity and quality of food you take, give preference to natural, homemade food prepared independently or under your control.
The diet of a pregnant woman at this stage does not allow fatty, fried, spicy or sour foods in the diet, especially since pregnancy often occurs against the background of heartburn. It is recommended to exclude salty foods from the menu and limit salt consumption: it retains fluid in the body, which can lead to the development of even greater swelling. To deal with swelling, you can stimulate the removal of excess fluid; to do this, just pay attention to the drinks you consume: coffee and tea should be replaced with cranberry juice and berry fruit drinks, herbal teas.
The menu must include meat (a source of protein), walnuts and fatty fish (the development of a child’s brain requires the presence of fatty acids), porridge (“correct” carbohydrates), in particular buckwheat, and liver (a source of iron that prevents the development of anemia). And, of course, you need fruits and vegetables that supply fiber, which improves intestinal function, and an abundance of vitamins and minerals. You should consume cottage cheese and various dairy products- “suppliers” of calcium, compensating for its massive outflow from the mother’s body to the child.
It is better to postpone all kinds of confectionery “delicacies” and sweets until more appropriate times: sugar and flour stimulate rapid weight gain. However, the main principle here is knowing the limits; if you really want to treat yourself to something tasty, it is much better to eat a couple of pieces of chocolate or one ice cream than to torment yourself with thoughts about “forbidden sweets”.
As before, the diet should be fractional, that is, frequent and in small portions, breakfast is required, and dinner should be eaten no later than 2-3 hours before going to bed. Breakfast is nutritious and complete; lunch is the main meal, but in the evening light and simple food is recommended. Frequent snacks are recommended for a pregnant woman, but in no case should they consist of sandwiches or sweets; ideal snack foods are yogurt, bananas, nuts, cottage cheese, fruit or vegetable salads, and dried fruits.
· Sex in the seventh month of pregnancy
Unfortunately, there is no universal answer to the question of whether sex is safe in the seventh month of pregnancy. Only a doctor, having assessed the woman’s condition, the results of examinations and tests, and how the pregnancy is progressing, can say whether sexual relations are possible at this stage. But, in general, if there are no direct contraindications, sex in the seventh month of pregnancy has every right to exist.
It is strictly unacceptable to practice intimacy in the event of a threat premature birth, the presence of genital infections in the father, or the presence of genital infections in the mother.
As for how the physical proximity of parents affects the child, we hasten to reassure: sex does not harm the child, but the reaction to orgasm in children can be different. So, some babies become more active after the parental “sexual rhythm” and mother’s orgasm, while others, on the contrary, calm down and calm down peacefully. According to doctors, each of the reactions is normal and does not pose any threat. Most often, this reaction is similar to the feelings of parents, one or both - the desire to fall asleep or inspiration after sex.
· Analyzes and examinations
The seventh month of pregnancy suggests an increase in the frequency of “dates” between the pregnant woman and the doctor: two examinations are now indicated per month. At the appointment, the doctor traditionally measures blood pressure levels, weight gain, and the size and height of the uterus. The pregnant woman's limbs are examined for signs of edema, and the baby's heart is listened to.
It is recommended to take a general urine test for sugar and protein two days before visiting a doctor. In cases of pyelonephritis developing in a woman while carrying a baby, she may need to undergo a special urine test for bacteriuria. And if there is a risk of developing diabetes (or suspicion of it), an additional biochemical blood test is also necessary.
If you suspect possible development If a child has heart disease, Doppler or cardiotocography (CTG) is prescribed.
In the seventh month of pregnancy, an unscheduled ultrasound may be needed to rule out placenta previa. This complication may be indicated by sudden bleeding, but there is no pain.
But if you experience (or intensify) sensations of pain and pressure in the lower back, squeezing and pain in the pelvis, spreading to the lower back and hips (similar sensations accompany menstruation), the appearance of bloody, brown or watery discharge from the vagina - you need to seek emergency medical help . With a high degree of probability, the listed symptoms indicate the onset of premature labor in a woman, so medical intervention is required as soon as possible. In case of correct and timely response, the baby’s chances of a successful outcome if born prematurely are very high.
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7th month of pregnancy, video:
With the onset of 7 months of pregnancy, great changes occur not only in the woman’s condition, but also in the development of the fetus. This is a difficult period. It may be accompanied by ailments associated both with changes in the body and with complications during pregnancy. At 7 months, expectant mothers have a lot of questions. We will try to answer many of them in this article.
7 months of pregnancy is how many weeks?
During pregnancy, a woman’s head is filled with various serious questions regarding the health of herself and the baby, future births, possible problems and consequences. In general, thinking is not directed towards mathematical calculations. But every pregnant woman wants to know exactly how many weeks it is - 7 months of pregnancy? Why 7? It’s simple, because it is during this period that the employer is obliged to allow the expectant mother to go on maternity leave!
The weeks are counted according to the obstetric calendar, and the beginning is considered to be the first day of the last menstruation. As a rule, this is why the obstetric period often differs from the calculation of the pregnant woman herself, and the difference is upward by at least 2 weeks.
The obstetric month is not the same as in our usual understanding, and lasts not 4.5 weeks, but exactly 4. A complete pregnancy lasts 40 obstetric weeks, that is, 10 months. Thus, we can calculate how many weeks the seventh month begins: the beginning of the seventh month is 25 weeks (that is, it is no longer 6 months, but the seventh has begun), and exactly 7 months is 28 weeks. Seven months of pregnancy lasts until the 29th week. But exact date- this is 25-28 weeks.
Fetal changes
At the 7th month of pregnancy, the weight of a fetus already reaches a kilogram, and its average height is 35 centimeters. A real baby! At this stage, the child begins to recognize parental voices and the voices of those who are often nearby. Also, the baby is already reacting to sounds, so it is extremely important to create a calm environment; with the beginning of the 7th month, a woman is recommended to listen to measured music, and best of all, classics, because it has been proven that children begin to feel more calm. By the seventh month, the fetus can already suck its thumb!
At 7 months of pregnancy, all the organs of the unborn baby are already formed, but continue to improve further. From the 29th week, the child is in full swing preparing for a life separate from the mother’s womb. The fat content in his body is already 4%, and plugs consisting of mucus come out of his nose and protect the respiratory organs from water ingress.
With the onset of the 30th week, the fetus should already assume the body position in which it will be during childbirth. There are cases when the baby has not yet turned around by this time, but there is no need to worry, because he can lie down differently until the 32nd week.
By the 31st week, the baby curls up more tightly in the stomach as he actively grows and there is less and less space. During this period, the facial features of the unborn baby become clearer and more expressive, and the pupils of his eyes are already the same as those of the “ready” baby!
The digestive organs begin to form at the 7th week, but by the 7th month of pregnancy they are almost ready for full-fledged independent work.
At 32 weeks, folds and wrinkles on the fetal face are smoothed out, weight can range from 1800 grams to 2 kilograms, and height can range from 42 to 45 centimeters on average.
If premature birth occurs at 7 months of pregnancy, the baby will be able to breathe on its own, but will require intensive care from medical personnel. The child's chances of surviving at this time are significant. But still, a pregnant woman needs to take care of herself in order to allow the baby to fully develop!
Changes in a woman
At 7 months of pregnancy, a woman becomes more anxious as her due date approaches. But you need to pull yourself together, calm down, because with her behavior a woman shapes future character child.
Breathing becomes more difficult from 7 months of pregnancy as the uterus rises higher. To improve your well-being, you need to move more, walk in the park. If you feel tired, you can’t fight it, you need to lie down on your back or side, and put it between your knees. soft pillow. During movement, you may feel a contraction of the uterus, this is not scary. But if, at 7 months of pregnancy, the stomach pulls strongly, this feeling causes discomfort and even pain, then you need to urgently seek advice from the obstetrician leading the pregnancy.
From the seventh month, a woman may be bothered by false contractions, but this is even good, since nature in this way tests the body’s readiness for childbirth. Contractions should be irregular, painless, and not interfering with daily activities, otherwise consult a doctor immediately.
Itching felt on the skin of the abdomen signals the need to soften the epidermis and purchase a product to prevent the appearance of stretch marks. Unpleasant sensations on the skin indicate that it is stretched to the limit, but it is worth remembering that the active growth of the tummy is in full swing, so take care of your comfort and beauty.
Breasts at 7 months of pregnancy begin to prepare for the main mission in a woman’s life - feeding a new person! Liquid may begin to be released from it - this is colostrum, the most useful product that the mother will feed the baby in the first 2-3 days of life. The breasts increase in size, become heavy, and may be present discomfort. Buy a special support bra; specialized maternity underwear has pads into which the secreted colostrum will be absorbed; this is very convenient when you need to visit a public place and not feel discomfort.
Other unpleasant moments during active growth of the abdomen are possible constipation, heartburn, increased gas formation, pain in the hypochondrium, nausea. All these symptoms are caused by the enlarging uterus pressing on the organs. To reduce symptoms and prevent their occurrence, you need to lower your blood pressure by eating small portions. At this time, it is advisable to consume more liquids and soups.
A woman should gain an average of half a kilo a week in weight; if there are strong discrepancies up or down, then you should talk to your doctor about your diet and diet. Pain may occur in the lower back, back, and legs as the bones and muscles are put under pressure from the increasing weight. There may be cramps in the calf muscles, enlargement of the legs (edema) and hemorrhoidal veins. A special brace and exercise for pregnant women can help with these symptoms.
When walking quickly, shortness of breath occurs, this is again due to the weight and pressure of the uterus on the organs. For this reason, pregnant women seem slow, thoughtful, and their gait is peculiar and a little awkward. Movements become cautious and clumsy.
Important points to know
- In the seventh month of pregnancy, a woman usually weighs 8-15 kilograms more than she did before pregnancy. Many people are afraid that they have become very fat and that after giving birth they will not be able to lose extra pounds. 90% of women manage to regain their previous figure; the secret is activity, exercise, rational nutrition. We don't talk" proper nutrition", since by it many people mean a diet consisting of steamed vegetables. The diet should be rational, it should contain meat, fish, vegetables, and cereals, but all in reasonable quantities! No need to stuff yourself double portions, worrying about fat content and quantity breast milk, the child will not remain hungry; nature provides for the formation of milk in the required quantity.
- Heartburn increases, this may be due to weakening of the esophagus due to pressure on the uterine organs. In this case, it is not recommended to take soda; if swelling occurs, this substance can intensify it. Take special pills, but which ones? Only a doctor can tell you!
- Vaginal discharge becomes more intense in the seventh month. If they are light yellow or white, this is a sign of normality. Curdled discharge and itching indicate the development of thrush. Bloody or brownish ones are bad, as they signal the threat of premature birth or placental abruption.
- And again about nutrition: you need to eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, take multivitamins prescribed by your doctor. All this will benefit not only the future baby, but also the mother. With a lack of vitamins, hair begins to fade and fall out, nails peel, skin and teeth deteriorate.
- Dyeing your hair is highly undesirable, because harmful components can enter the bloodstream through the skin.
Belly size
This parameter depends on the woman’s physique, the structural features of the internal organs, and it is unique for each pregnant woman. Some go with huge belly, and it seems that the time has come to give birth or the woman is carrying more than one fetus. Others have a small belly and are invisible under loose clothing, and many do not even realize that the woman is going to become a mother!
A small belly at 7 months of pregnancy may indicate infertility, lack of amniotic fluid, delay in physical development baby, incorrectly set deadline. To diagnose possible “problems”, it is recommended to consult a doctor. You may have to undergo an unscheduled ultrasound.
At 7 months of pregnancy, a small belly size may not indicate any problems at all, so don’t panic ahead of time. Every woman's body type is different. If you had a belly before pregnancy, it will be larger during pregnancy. If a woman has a flat tummy and thinness, then the stomach can be very small, and at the same time the size and weight of the child will be normal.
The doctor will notice any discrepancies, if any, and refer you for a proper examination.
Nausea at 7 months pregnant
The age-old question: why do you feel sick during pregnancy? In the first trimester this is called toxicosis and is not a cause for concern. But doctors begin to worry if a woman suffers from nausea even in the third trimester, and this phenomenon is given another definition - gestosis.
Not only women over 35 years of age, but also very young mothers can suffer from gestosis, and this is already a pathological course of pregnancy.
Preeclampsia is accompanied by such unpleasant moments as dizziness, fainting, increased blood pressure, and headaches. This happens due to severe vasoconstriction, which leads to insufficient oxygen supply to the blood and placenta, which is fraught not only for the mother, but also for the health and development of the baby. During gestosis, a woman’s vision can noticeably deteriorate, and in especially severe cases, a cerebral hemorrhage occurs, which can lead to death of the woman in labor and the baby.
If there was gestosis during pregnancy, then the consequences of its influence on the body disappear within two whole years. During this period, all blood counts will be abnormal.
What to do with gestosis?
Nausea in the 7th month of pregnancy should not remain a secret to the attending physician, since gestosis is not just toxicosis, but a dangerous pathology.
Self-medication is prohibited! An obstetrician-gynecologist will prescribe medications that will help overcome the disease and improve the woman’s well-being.
In addition to medications, outdoor recreation, bed rest, and herbal decoctions will be prescribed.
Pregnancy and colds
It is easier to prevent a cold than to cure it; this statement is true for everyone, especially for pregnant women. To avoid getting sick, use the following recommendations:
- avoid public places in the midst of a cold and flu epidemic;
- if you need to go to the store, clinic, or visit a antenatal clinic, put a gauze bandage on your face;
- When you come home from the street, gargle herbal infusions and water with salt and soda, rinse your nose;
- Take vitamins prescribed by your doctor.
How to treat a cold during pregnancy?
If, nevertheless, a woman catches a cold at 7 months of pregnancy, what should she do? If you have a cold in the seventh month, and at all other times, you should strictly adhere to the rules:
- In no case should you choose treatment on your own, because many drugs are contraindicated in a situation such as pregnancy.
- Call a therapist to your home rather than going to an appointment in person. The rule “infection does not stick to infection” does not work! There are a huge number of viruses that you can take with you into the vicinity of existing ones.
- Contact your doctor at the first symptoms of the disease to prevent it from developing and harming your baby.
- Maintain bed rest throughout your illness.
- Use not only prescribed medications, but also folk remedies recommended by your doctor.
- Stable ventilation of the room will help you recover faster.
- Drink more fluids to flush out toxic substances from your body.
Premature birth
Childbirth at 7 months of pregnancy is quite common, and modern technologies and the knowledge of doctors allows in most cases to save the baby’s life. The causes of premature birth can be:
- Falling, receiving various types of injuries.
- Diseases.
- Carrying heavy things.
- Stress, anxiety, psychologically unfavorable environment in the family or at work.
- Difficult working conditions, standing work for more than 6 hours a day.
- Bad habits.
- Long-distance travel, overexertion, airplane flights, long-distance train trips.
- Premature placental abruption.
- Damage to the fetus.
- Polyhydramnios.
- Multiple pregnancy.
- Infections.
- Disturbances in the structure of the uterus.
Childbirth at 7 months is an abnormal phenomenon, and it has its own complications, which mostly affect the baby. The consequences of premature birth can be:
- The child’s lungs are still underdeveloped at this stage, so in 60% of cases breathing complications and even pauses in breathing occur. Typically, babies born before the 8th month of pregnancy are placed under a dome with a high oxygen content in the ICU (intensive care ward).
- Neurological complications (hyperactivity, isolation, learning problems), disorders in brain development.
But all these consequences and complications are detected at an early stage and are well eliminated with intensive therapy. In 99% of cases, within a couple of months premature baby cannot be distinguished from peers born on time!
Seventh month of pregnancy– this is 24-28 weeks. A period of calm ensued. After all, the expectant mother has already passed all the main tests and studies. You are already accustomed to your situation. We learned to cope with our stomach. Let's get ready for childbirth.
7th month of pregnancy: maternity leave
If you are still working, write a request for maternity leave. Please notify the administration of your departure 3 weeks in advance. And if your job requires standing for several hours every day, you need to change your occupation now. But in any case seven months pregnant During your lunch break, sit with your legs horizontal. At home, get plenty of rest and go to bed as early as possible.
7th month of pregnancy: pregnant woman’s well-being
TO seventh month of pregnancy you may develop fat deposits on your stomach, thighs and buttocks. Approximate weight gain by week 28 is 9 kg. The veins on the chest are becoming more and more visible.
The following ailments are typical for the third trimester of pregnancy:
- Heartburn, upset stomach and stomach cramps are common.
- It became more difficult to breathe. Due to the acceleration of metabolism, you will feel hot not only in warm weather, but also in cold weather. Sweating increases.
- Anemia may appear in the seventh month of pregnancy.
- It is possible that oblong red spots may appear on the abdomen.
- As a rule, weak contractions of the uterus begin - false contractions. They are usually painless.
- You may have very vivid dreams about your baby or about giving birth. Dreams are usually caused by an uncomfortable sleeping position or movements of the child.
Sex at 7 months pregnant
If you are at risk of premature labor, abstain from sexual intercourse until the end of your pregnancy. If there are no medical contraindications to sexual intercourse, use a condom to reduce the risk of intrauterine infection.
7th month of pregnancy: insomnia
Another problem you may encounter while on seven months pregnant- insomnia. It may happen that falling asleep becomes a problem for you, although before that you slept literally at every opportunity. Insomnia during pregnancy is exhausting and tiring, but it can be managed. The main thing is to calm down.
7th month of pregnancy: swelling
To prevent swelling, try to quench your thirst with small portions of liquid, drinking no more than 200 ml at a time. For preventive purposes, it is also useful to walk barefoot on grass or sand - this stimulates important points on the feet and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
7th month of pregnancy: increased sweating
If you sweat excessively, you should completely avoid wearing synthetic fabrics and wear only cotton clothes. It is better not to use antiperspirants - simple deodorants based on natural substances will benefit you.
Nutrition at 7 months of pregnancy
According to some studies, a lack of zinc in the body can negatively affect the course of pregnancy. Therefore, make sure that you seven months pregnant your diet contained foods containing this element - raspberries, black currants, dates, sea fish, lean beef and beef liver, chicken meat, milk, eggs, beets, celery, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, grain products, garlic, nuts , beans, lentils, green tea, yeast. And keep in mind that the richest source of zinc is wheat bran.
7th month of pregnancy: being examined by a doctor
If everything goes without complications, with seventh month of pregnancy you must attend an antenatal clinic twice a month. Conscientiously follow your doctor's instructions and get your tests done on time.
Do not refuse hospitalization if the doctor suggests going to the hospital to continue your pregnancy. Continuing the pregnancy may be necessary if there is functional insufficiency of cervical pressure (a condition in which the cervix dilates prematurely) or with a so-called sensitive uterus, which is characterized by premature contractions.
On seven months pregnant a woman needs to undergo an ultrasound examination to rule out placenta previa (when children's place located too low, above the internal opening of the cervix). Sometimes expectant mothers are unaware of placenta previa until bleeding occurs in the third trimester. If you have placenta previa, strict bed rest will help prevent premature birth. And in some cases, an ultrasound examination makes it possible to reveal deficiencies in the development of the fetus in a timely manner and correct them even before birth.
Contact your doctor if
- the occurrence of pain and a feeling of pressure in the lower back or a change in the nature of pain in this part of the back;
- pain or a feeling of pressure in the pelvis, spreading to the lower back and hips;
- the appearance of discharge, especially pink-red or brown.
7th month: fetal development
The child is active, and you clearly feel his movements. This is a crucial stage in brain development. A seven-month-old baby is already able to feel pain almost as well as a full-term baby. If the birth occurs now, he will survive. True, the lungs are not yet fully formed. The skin is still red and wrinkled, but fatty tissue is gradually forming underneath it. There are even more taste buds on the tongue now than at birth, which allows the child to distinguish very subtle shades of taste. He starts training his gastrointestinal tract and for this purpose it swallows amniotic fluid.
The length of the fruit is about 40 cm. The weight of the fruit is approximately 1.3 kg.
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Gestational age:?
the baby already has intrauterine life. However, the birth of a child at this stage is fraught with some difficulties, since in the 7th month they are not sufficiently developed and will require special medical care.
At this age, your baby can sometimes get in the way to the expectant mother fall asleep. The abdomen bends and straightens its arms and legs, it becomes in the uterus. Therefore, in the seventh month, a pregnant woman can observe a funny picture when the fetus turns, one or another part of its body.
Talk to your baby, because he is already sensitive to... By the way, as on.
The subcutaneous adipose tissue of the fetus is forming, the top layer of skin is still wrinkled and has a reddish tint.
The fetal cerebral cortex develops intensively. The fetus in the 7th month already has pain, joy and flavors.
Seven months pregnant the fetus turns head down, resting it on the cervix.
Pregnancy calendar: seventh month
There is little time left before giving birth - you have entered the third trimester of pregnancy. You are going on maternity leave and it’s time to take care of yourself and collect a dowry for the baby, prepare the house for his arrival - “build a nest.” In addition, now is the time to decide on a maternity hospital and get to know the doctor who will lead your birth, especially if you plan to give birth with your husband.
Changes in the mother's body in the seventh month of pregnancy
At the beginning of the month, the fundus of the uterus is located 2-3 cm above the navel. And by the end of the month it is already determined in the middle between the navel and the xiphoid process, in total this is from 28 to 32 cm from the pubis. The uterus squeezes the woman’s internal organs and moves them upward. Therefore, the diaphragm also tightens and can no longer move so freely, difficulty breathing occurs, shortness of breath when walking quickly or climbing stairs. Unpleasant sensations may occur under the ribs due to the pressure of the uterus.
The area around the nipples becomes larger and darker, dark spots and the line on the stomach become dark and noticeable. Pregnancy hormones change the properties of the skin, affecting proteins - collagen and elastin, they give the skin the opportunity to stretch during childbirth. If these proteins are not enough, the skin begins to stretch excessively, and stretch marks form. This has become especially noticeable now - when the stomach has increased and the chest has become heavy.
Lobules and ducts continue to form in the breasts and colostrum, a precursor to milk, can be released. It is necessary for feeding the child in the first 2-3 days, now is the time to choose the most comfortable bra - without seams and with a stretchable cup.
This month you will gain 300-450 g per week, by the end of this month the total weight gain may remain from 7 to 12 kg, depending on your initial build.
Feelings of the expectant mother in the seventh month of pregnancy
You have gained significant weight and your tummy has grown, so you begin to feel like a little hippopotamus - round and clumsy. During this period, back pain may occur due to an increase in the concentration of the hormone relaxin, which prepares ligaments and tissues for childbirth. Because of it, your ligaments and joints have become more loose.
Your gait has become peculiar, waddling like a duck. During pregnancy, the muscles of the veins also relax, so varicose veins may appear, the muscles of the esophagus relax and heartburn occurs more often, and if the muscles of the bladder relax, there may be mild urinary incontinence. All these are temporary difficulties and they will pass after childbirth. Watch your posture - this will prevent your back muscles from hurting.
You began to have dreams about the baby and childbirth, and you began to wake up at night for frequent trips to the toilet. In addition, the baby often kicks more actively at night when you are at rest, especially if you lie down in an uncomfortable position for him.
The future dad can now not only feel, but also see with his eyes the movements of the baby - periodically, bulges appear on the surface of the abdomen, which are the arms, legs or other parts of the baby’s body. If the baby moves little, perhaps you are not walking or moving around much, but if the child has suddenly changed the number of movements, this is a reason to see a doctor. During this period, if the baby is lying head down, his pushes in the area of the liver or ribs can be quite strong and even painful. Lie on your side - this will reduce discomfort.
Your feelings have become special - you are no longer interested in everything that does not concern the baby and pregnancy - this is a “narrowing of interests.” You can spend hours reading about children and care products, studying films and materials on childbirth, but you are not at all interested in everything around you. This is normal - this is how your body prepares you for motherhood - but be aware of those around you. They may not always appreciate long conversations about diapers; accept that people have other interests than your future heir. Find a forum with similar interests, a friend with a child or pregnant woman, and communicate.
Your baby (fetal development in the seventh month of pregnancy)
The baby has taken up almost all the free space in the uterus, its proportions are beginning to level out, and the head is no longer as large as it was before. During this month, he will grow to 40-42 cm and gain weight up to 1600-1800 g. His skin becomes pink due to the accumulation of subcutaneous fat, and he already has quite long hairs on his head. There are eyelashes, eyebrows, nails are growing, but have not yet reached the edges of the fingers, the ear and nasal cartilages are still soft.
The brain is actively growing and developing, nerve cells are actively working, and protective myelin sheaths appear around the fibers - a kind of insulation. A baby at seven months can feel pain, can learn, and reacts to all stimuli almost like a normal baby. If there is a strong noise, he begins to worry, if you press on his stomach, he pushes, and with monotonous sounds he calms down and falls asleep. In addition, the fruit senses taste and its shades. Therefore, if mom eats something tasty, the baby will thank her with pushes in the tummy. His eyes distinguish between light and darkness, but in his stomach there is nothing to look at yet - it is always dark there.
The baby already knows how to regulate his body temperature, although not very well yet. His bone marrow is already formed and is responsible for the production of blood cells. His blood is entirely soybean, although he replenishes his reserves through placental barrier– there is an exchange of gases and nutrients, and the baby gives waste substances to the mother. The baby begins to train his breathing by actively contracting his muscles chest, which sometimes leads to amniotic fluid entering the respiratory tract, and then the baby begins to hiccup.
The baby has become strong and energetic, he is clearly pushing and can even be distinguished. What does he do with his arms or legs? From about 28 weeks, it occupies a head-down position in the uterus, although it can still turn.
Dangers of the seventh month of pregnancy
There may be a delay in this period intrauterine development- this is a delay in fetal height and weight, which frightens pregnant women. However, this may be due to an error in determining the timing and does not mean at all that his brain is developing poorly and the child will be defective. It is worth worrying and getting examined if the delay is 2 or more weeks. The reasons for this condition can be: genetic characteristics, parents and the whole family are short, anemia in the mother or her bad habits, toxicosis, diseases, etc. The doctor will tell you more precisely after an ultrasound and tests. If necessary, you will be admitted to a hospital or treated at home - you will be prescribed medications that improve the delivery of nutrients to the fetus and vitamins.
In addition, from this month the doctor will determine the position of the fetus - if it lies across or with its head up. This can complicate childbirth, and the doctor will prescribe gymnastics that will “persuad” the baby to turn head down. In addition, after turning your baby around, the doctor will ask you to wear a brace.
In the seventh month, women at risk can sometimes experience premature labor. If there is a threat, you should take care - watch your weight. Refrain from intimate life, stop working. Listen to your doctor’s advice and get plenty of rest; if you need to lie down, don’t refuse.
Medical observation in the seventh month of pregnancy
From now on, visits to the doctor will take place every two weeks. In addition, it will be necessary to repeat all tests and undergo medical examinations. Donate blood - general and biochemical tests, urine, examination for syphilis and hepatitis, consultation with a therapist and ophthalmologist is indicated. If a pregnant woman has the first blood group and a negative Rh factor, she is also tested for antibody levels.
At 30 weeks (or 28 if you are expecting twins), you will be given sick leave and birth certificate. From this moment your maternity leave will begin. Its duration is 70 days before birth and 70 after it. To obtain these documents you need a passport and insurance policy, pension certificate and compulsory medical insurance policy if you are working. With this birth certificate, you will receive care in the maternity hospital and pediatrician care after the baby is born.
Your weight is increasing. And the tummy moves forward more and more, the center of gravity shifts - therefore, pick up comfortable shoes so as not to fall and get tired. Your movements should be leisurely, be careful - you can hit your tummy on door handles or corners of tables. Try to avoid traveling to public transport during rush hours and when shopping on sales days, you may be accidentally pushed.
You need to continue regular classes at pregnancy school or fitness, do it at home breathing exercises and stretch marks. Now it is important to regularly visit the toilet in small quantities, so as not to create stagnation of urine and preconditions for infection.
Rest often with your legs elevated when getting out of bed, first roll over on your side and then stand up without straining your abdominals. Take frequent walks in nature, near the water or in a park.
Of course, now you want to renovate the house - but transfer these worries to your family, it will not do you any good. But make a shopping list for your baby and buy little things in stores.
Yes, you are already pretty tired. But there’s just a little bit left – two months...
Pregnancy by month:
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The 7th month of pregnancy is the period when you can finally go on vacation. Now is not the time to think about work. It’s worth buying clothes for the baby, choosing a maternity hospital, and devoting more time to yourself. Right now you will be given a sick leave certificate for pregnancy and childbirth.
Your internal organs have shifted and your uterus is pressing on your lungs, making breathing difficult. Now shortness of breath may appear, and the pain will intensify if you engage in physical activity.
During this period, stretch marks may appear on the body, which cannot be cured or prevented. Special creams and lotions against stretch marks, which are designed for pregnant women, can reduce their appearance.
Colostrum may begin to form in the breasts. In the future it will become milk.
At the 7th month of pregnancy, the baby’s eyebrows and eyelashes have already grown, hair and nails are growing. The size of the brain becomes larger, its cells are actively functioning. The baby already feels pain and has the full range of feelings, just like a full-term baby. His eyes can already close and open, the baby can distinguish tastes. And most importantly, he already has a full set of feelings. These are sight, hearing, taste and touch.
Now you have already recovered significantly. You may begin to experience back pain. To avoid this, watch your posture. You often wake up at night and have vivid and memorable dreams. This is due to the fact that you are lying incorrectly, and the baby is moving inside you.
Now you will be of little interest except the upcoming birth. Since your husband and friends are quite tired of such conversations, try to find like-minded people elsewhere. This could be your fitness club, where you work out with expectant mothers, a childbirth preparation club, or just a forum on the Internet.
If you are planning a trip in the seventh month, then this is not entirely true. If you are traveling close to home, then you can. But if you want to fly away on vacation in the other direction, then it’s better to abstain. If any unforeseen problems arise, including childbirth, it is better to be close to home.
But sex at 7 months of pregnancy, on the contrary, is useful. Of course, if there are no medical contraindications. In this case, having sex is even useful.
Nutrition should also be healthy. It is worth watching what you eat, because the baby inside you continues to develop. Take the vitamins your doctor prescribed. Consume omega-3 fatty acids and iron.
The diet must include meat and fish, seeds and nuts, yoghurt and vegetables. Now you can eat sauerkraut, which will help relieve constipation. Don't eat a lot of sweets. Instead, eat cereal, nuts and fruits.
Of course, as before, you cannot drink alcoholic beverages. Limit salty, fried, fatty foods. Now is not the best time to drink a lot of water; you should not eat after six. Limit your salt intake, which retains fluid in the body and causes swelling.
7th week of pregnancy, description of fetal development
How the baby grows, the size and weight of the baby at 7 weeks of pregnancy
At the 7th week of pregnancy, your baby has grown to approximately 8 mm - he is like a pea (And at the beginning of the 7th week, his growth from crown to tailbone was 4-5 mm, and by the end up to 11-13 mm). Weight - about 0.8 g.
A big event in the 7th week of pregnancy - hands and feet appeared on the developing arms and legs! True, now they look more like fins than like the tiny, plump limbs that you dream of holding in your hands. Technically, your baby is still considered an embryo and boasts a small tail, an extension of the tailbone. The tail will disappear in the next two weeks, and this is the only thing that is getting smaller on your baby. Otherwise, he is growing by leaps and bounds, having doubled in size over the past week. If you could look inside yourself, you would see the folds of the eyelids partially covering the eyes, which have also already acquired color, a tiny nose and thin wreaths under transparent skin. During the 7th week of pregnancy, both hemispheres of the brain continue to develop. The heart protrudes from the body. By this time it is already divided into left and right cameras. The rudiments of the bronchi appeared in the lungs - the channels through which air enters the human lungs, a kidney is formed, and the intestines actively grow. The liver begins to work, which takes on the function of hematopoiesis.
How you change, the sensations in your body
The size of your uterus has doubled in the past 5 weeks (before pregnancy, your uterus was the size of a fist, at 7 weeks pregnant it already looks more like a large orange). As your uterus grows, you may feel cramping and even pain in your lower abdomen or sides. Some women feel tension or contractions in the uterus.
Food may become less enjoyable due to morning sickness. If you don't have nausea, don't tell other pregnant women - there's a chance that some won't forgive you for it.
Thanks to the increasing volume of blood and additional fluid produced by the kidneys (by the 7th week of pregnancy, your blood volume has already increased by 10%. And by the end of pregnancy, this figure will increase to 40-45 percent to meet the needs of the baby), you may urinate more often. This is facilitated by the increased pressure of the uterus on bladder.
About half of women experiencing early toxicosis will say goodbye to all its manifestations by 14 weeks. The rest should take no more than a month. But you will have to get used to running to the toilet often. Research shows that both the volume and frequency of urination increase throughout pregnancy. So don’t grumble if at 7 weeks of pregnancy you have to get up to go to the toilet once at night - on later You may need to get up once an hour :))
At the 7th week of pregnancy, the mucus in the cervix becomes thick, forming a so-called mucus plug, separating the uterus from the outside world. The plug will come out just before childbirth and will resemble the so-called “daub.” At 7 weeks pregnant, your breast areolas (pigmented areas around your nipples) may darken. This common occurrence during pregnancy.
What to do at 7 weeks pregnant
Take a photo of your belly! Ask someone to take your photo this week, before your pregnancy becomes noticeable. And continue to take photos once a month until the birth. These bellies will remain your memory of the entire amazing transformation. Of course, you will look more impressive in profile. Black and white and nude photos can turn out especially beautiful.
Question to the doctor at 7 weeks of pregnancy:
What is the best way to recognize the presence of malformations in the fetus?
There are no absolute tests to detect malformations in the fetus; Each test has its own advantages and disadvantages. The earliest of these tests are only available in preparation for IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). After the in vitro fertilization stage, before the blastocyst is placed in the uterus, a couple of cells are sampled from it, and this is called “preimplantation genetic diagnosis.” Experimental methods include detecting fetal cells through the cervical canal or in the mother's bloodstream and performing DNA analysis on those cells. Next test includes ultrasound examination fetus for the presence of congenital malformations.
In a chorionic villus sampling, the doctor obtains a sample of placental cells by inserting a needle through the abdominal wall or cervical canal. It is performed at 10-12 weeks of pregnancy and the result is ready in 24 - 48 hours. Amniocentesis is a procedure for obtaining fetal cells from amniotic fluid, performed at 14 - 18 weeks of pregnancy, the result is ready in 9 - 10 days. Early amniocentesis can be performed at 11 to 14 weeks, and the karyotype of the embryo can be quickly obtained using fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). This early amniocentesis may be preferable when severe hereditary pathology is expected. The earlier amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling is performed, the higher the risk of spontaneous abortion.
The so-called “triple test” (alpha-fetoprotein, estriol, choriogonin) or “quadruple test” (alpha-fetoprotein, estriol, choriogonin, inhibin) of pregnant blood serum can be performed at 15 - 20 weeks of pregnancy (ideally at 17 - 18 weeks). These tests provide information about a possible increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities or birth defects in the fetus, but they do not specify the type of abnormality. To obtain an accurate result, it is necessary to take into account the age of the mother and the number of fetuses.
Recently, new tests have appeared, released by UltraScreen (GeneCare, Medical Genetics Center). The test detects 2 proteins in the blood serum - free beta-hCG and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPPA). This blood test detects 68% of fetuses with Down syndrome and 90% of fetuses with trisomy 18 (Edwards).
Childbirth. Periods of childbirth. Second stage of labor expulsion of the fetus
Biochemical tests can be combined with ultrasound measurement of the nuchal translucency thickness (NT), which is a collection of fluid under the skin at the back of the embryo's head. This combination detects 91% of cases of Down syndrome (trisomy 21) and 97% of cases of Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18).
Newer tests used in the first trimester aim to detect other proteins associated with pregnancy. They are also preferably performed together with fetal TVB measurement at 11–14 weeks. Allows you to identify about 70% of all defects (varies from 40% to 100% among different researchers) during screening examinations of pregnant women. Recent studies have supported the view that indications for amniocentesis are more accurately determined based on first-trimester testing data than based on the age of the pregnant woman (younger or older than 35 years).
From the book by W. and M. Sears “All the necessary information for the expectant mother from the birth of the idea to the birth of the child”
Thank you for not drinking
The adverse effects of alcohol on child development were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century, when doctors noticed that nine months after wine festivals held in Europe, the number of newborns with developmental defects increased. Unfortunately, the alcohol you drink enters not only your blood, but also the child’s blood, and in the same concentration.
Excessive alcohol consumption during pregnancy can result in a baby being born with fetal alcohol syndrome, which includes a variety of developmental defects. Children with this syndrome are shorter, have smaller weights, and have smaller brains than normal babies. Sometimes their brains are underdeveloped and they are delayed in mental development. Children with fetal alcohol syndrome also differ in appearance: their eyes are smaller than usual, their nose is short, upper lip thin. In addition, they have abnormalities in the development of arms, legs and heart. Alcohol causes the greatest harm in the first trimester of pregnancy. Research shows that maternal alcoholism can lead to pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, low birth weight, or premature birth. Like smoking, alcohol damages brain cells the most.
Beyond the immediate harm developing child, alcohol has another drawback: it contains many “empty” calories, depriving the mother of adequate nutrition. The consequences of mother's alcoholism for the child are called "lifelong hangover."
Possible questions about drinking alcohol during pregnancy
I like to have a glass of wine with lunch sometimes. Could this harm my baby?
Probably not. However, no one can tell you a safe dose. Any potentially dangerous substance has a certain “threshold”, above which this substance will begin to cause harm. With alcohol, we know that large amounts are very harmful to a child, while moderate amounts are less harmful. However, we don't know—and may never know—whether a small dose of alcohol causes little harm. Maybe the children of teetotalers are a little smarter and larger than those of those who occasionally allow themselves to drink a glass? Research shows that both celebratory drinking (five or more drinks at a time) and regular drinking during pregnancy (an average of two drinks a day) can harm your baby. (A “serving” means 1 ounce of liquor, 8 ounces of wine, or 12 ounces of beer.) The risk is significantly higher in the first trimester than, for example, in the thirty-sixth week, when all of your baby's organs are fully formed. Occasionally drink a glass of wine or a mug of beer last month pregnancy is unlikely to harm your baby.
I drank wine several times before I found out I was pregnant. Could this harm my baby?
Probably not. There is no reason to believe that alcohol in the very early stages of pregnancy (before implantation occurs) would harm the fetus, since the placenta has not yet begun to form. Folk wisdom states that two weeks (on average) between fertilization and missed menstruation are absolutely safe in this regard. If you have been drinking every day or drinking more than five drinks at a time during this period, talk to your doctor about your concerns. If not, relax.
However, now you should base your behavior on common sense and scientific research results. Avoid drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The effect of small doses has not yet been clarified, but just in case, it is better not to drink at all. An occasional glass of wine is unlikely to harm your baby, but when it comes to alcohol, no one can guarantee that there is such a thing as a “safe” dose. If you're at an event where alcohol is served, drink what a child would drink—after all, you're carrying it around. Order your usual drinks, but without alcohol. (If it's tomato or orange juice, the benefits will be double.) You can treat yourself to something special, such as an unusual snack or dessert.
If you feel you need a drink to relax every now and then, consult your doctor or midwife and they can advise you on an alternative (relaxing bath, warm milk, chamomile tea, meditation). Very soon you will discover that the fatigue of the first months of pregnancy will make sleep the most attractive means of relaxation!
If at 7 weeks of pregnancy your stomach feels tight or hurts, see your doctor so that he can rule out possible uterine tone. Nagging pain in the 7th week of pregnancy may also mean that you should avoid exertion. Keep in mind that at 7 weeks of pregnancy, the discharge may become more obvious. This is quite typical for the beginning of pregnancy, and before the birth itself it can be water - be especially careful. On page 7 week of pregnancy, photos of the fetus will help you understand what stage of development the baby is at.
At 7 weeks of pregnancy, blood will need to be tested to make sure that the baby is absolutely healthy. In addition, we recommend that you monitor the changes hCG level and compare it with the normal value at 7 weeks of pregnancy. We also recommend visiting our pregnancy forum, which will help you get more information about the development of the fetus and your body in the 7th week from the moment of conception.
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1 month of pregnancy
Research in the first month of pregnancy
During the first month of pregnancy, certain tests are carried out on the pregnant woman.
Pregnancy confirmation
Your doctor will need to know your pregnancy symptoms and the date of your last menstrual period to determine your due date, and evaluate your cervix and uterus to determine your approximate gestational age.
Getting to know your story
In order to ensure the best supervision of the doctor, it is necessary to tell him important information about yourself, such as:
Full medical examination
In the first month of pregnancy you should:
Prescribing tests
Common pregnancy tests contain:
Now, more than ever, you have an obligation to monitor your mood, physical fitness, health.
Treat yourself like a child. Your evenings should be free from non-essential matters. If you already have children, then read them fairy tales, play games with them, watch movies with your children, or go to the playgrounds. If you feel like taking a nap after lunch, be sure to do so. Even just relaxing on the couch with a good book is important. If you are in the service, then as soon as the opportunity arises, place your feet on desk and relax.
Let your loved ones take care of you. Involve your husband in household chores such as laundry, cooking and shopping. Accept your mother-in-law's offer and let her clean the apartment when she comes for a visit.
Sleep longer. Go to bed earlier, avoiding late TV shows or reading. Ask your husband to make breakfast and wake up later the next morning.
Make sure the quality of your food. In the first months of pregnancy, you already begin to feel tired. It is often caused by a lack of iron, protein and calories. You must eat well. If you feel tired and weak, then do not try to cheer yourself up with coffee, strong tea, candy or other sweets.
Follow environment. The reasons for your fatigue may be poor lighting, polluted air, or excessive noise at home or at work. You need to protect yourself from these negative factors that negatively affect your health.
Don't limit your movement. Go for slow runs, walks, shopping, and normal pregnancy activities. Fatigue can also be caused by excessive rest and little activity. But when your fatigue is very serious, with fainting, pallor, lack of air or heart arrhythmia, you need to urgently contact your doctor.
If this is your first visit, please refer to the First Month section (What You Can Expect During Your First Visit). If this is a second examination, the following issues will most likely be covered (although there may be variations in the way your doctor conducts the examination):
What can you feel
You may feel one or more of the symptoms listed below, or you may not feel them at all. Some began in the 1st month of pregnancy, others appear for the first time. Don't be surprised if you don't notice any signs if you don't feel like you're pregnant yet.
Physical symptoms:
How you might look
At the end of the second month, the embryo looks more like a little man, its length is about 2.5 cm from head to buttocks (1/3 of this is the head) and weighs about 9 g. It already has a beating heart, there are shoulders and legs with the beginnings of fingers. Bones begin to replace cartilage.
What you can expect during a periodic examination
This month, your doctor, in accordance with his method of work and depending on your state of health, will conduct the following examinations:
What you may feel:
You may experience the following symptoms all at once or separately. Some of them continue from the previous month, others are completely new.
Physical symptoms:
Emotional condition:
What you might look like:
At the end of the 3rd month, the fetus is 6.2 to 7.5 cm tall and weighs about 16 g; the circulatory and urinary systems function; the liver produces bile; the genitals are already developed, but gender is still difficult to determine.
What you can expect during a periodic examination
This month the purpose of the follow-up visit to the doctor is as follows:
What can you feel
These symptoms may appear simultaneously or one at a time at certain intervals; they may have started in the past month or may appear again. It is possible that other, rare symptoms may appear.
Physical symptoms:
Emotional condition:
What you might look like:
At the end of the 4th month, the fetus's growth will be 10 cm, nutrition is supplied through the baby's place, and reflexes such as sucking and swallowing develop. The growth of the body begins to catch up with the increase in the size of the head, the germs of teeth appear, the toes and fingers are well formed. At this time, the fetus already looks like a child, but it cannot live outside the uterus.
What you can expect during a periodic examination
This month, a follow-up visit to the doctor, depending on your condition and the doctor’s working methods, involves the following studies:
What can you feel
The symptoms listed below may appear simultaneously or alternately at intervals, may have started in the previous month or may be new. Other, more rare symptoms may also appear.
Physical symptoms:
Emotional condition:
What you might look like:
At the end of the 5th month, the activity of the fetus, whose height reaches 20-25 cm, is so great that the mother can already feel it well. Its body is covered with a thin shell, hair begins to grow on its head, eyebrows and whitish eyelashes appear. A protective ointment covers the fetus.
What you can expect during a periodic examination
This month, your doctor (taking into account your condition) will offer you the following control tests:
What can you feel
You may experience all of the symptoms below, or just some of them. Some may continue throughout pregnancy, while others may recur. Some signs will be barely noticeable because you are already used to them. You may also experience other less common symptoms.
Physical symptoms:
Emotional condition:
What you might look like:
At the end of the 6th month, the fetus is about 32 cm tall and weighs about 900 grams. His skin is thin, shiny, almost without fat; fingers and toes are visible; The eyelids begin to separate and the eyes open. If the child were born this month, then with appropriate medical supervision he has a chance to survive.
What you can expect during a periodic examination
What can you feel
Physical symptoms:
Emotional condition:
What you might look like:
At the end of the 7th month, the fetus is surrounded by a layer of fat. He can suck his thumb, hiccup, cry and distinguish between sweet and sour tastes. It reacts to stimuli such as pain, light, sound. At this time, the child has a chance to survive in case of premature birth.
What you can expect during a periodic examination
The doctor (depending on your condition and methods of work) will offer you the following control tests this month:
What can you feel
You may experience all of the symptoms listed below at the same time, or just some of them. Some of them may continue from the beginning of pregnancy, others may be completely new.
Physical symptoms:
Emotional condition:
What you might look like:
At the end of the 8th month of pregnancy, the child’s height is about 45 cm, weight - 2500 g. The brain grows especially rapidly during this period. The child can see and hear. Most internal organs are already well formed, but the lungs may be underdeveloped. The baby has a high chance of surviving in case of premature birth.
What you can expect during a periodic examination
After 36 weeks of pregnancy, you will see your doctor every week. Both the mood and content of these visits will remind you that the “big day” is approaching. The following examination will be carried out (taking into account your well-being and your doctor's practices):
During your visits, you should ask about questions about your upcoming labor, as well as information about how to know when labor is starting and when you should call your doctor.
What can you feel
You may experience all of the following symptoms at the same time or only some of them, some may have been present for a long time, others may appear unexpectedly. You have already become accustomed to some of them and have stopped paying attention; they seem to be pushed into the background by new, stronger impressions, to which you pay more attention, since they indicate an approaching birth.
Physical symptoms:
Emotional condition:
What you might look like:
The child lies with his head down, which is fixed in the pelvis. This is the normal position of the fetus during the prenatal period. The lungs are already fully formed. The fetus gains about 5 cm in height and about 1 kg in weight (by the time of birth the fetus reaches about 50 cm and weighs more than 3 kg). As the baby becomes cramped in the uterus, he is less mobile, which the mother immediately notices.
The seventh month of pregnancy brings a lot of trouble to the expectant mother - before going on maternity leave, there is a lot to do, including filling out documents for maternity leave. But the month ends with the first week of vacation, the woman gets the opportunity to rest, she does not need to get up early and run to work or school, especially since she can no longer run - it becomes quite difficult to carry a child, the size of which already resembles an average fork of cabbage.
General information about the term
The seventh month opens the final, third trimester of pregnancy for the expectant mother. Now she is reaching the finish line and many are starting to count the time until the birth. A month includes 4.5 calendar or 4 obstetric weeks. If you measure the period the way doctors do - in obstetric weeks and months, then the 7th month will correspond to 26, 27, 28 and 29 weeks. If you count in such months, then the pregnancy is exactly 10 months, each of which has 4 weeks.
In calendar weeks more familiar to a woman, pregnancy lasts 9 months. And the seventh is 27, 28, 29, 30 weeks and several days from 31 weeks.
The seventh month has long been popularly called “nesting time.” Right now, a woman gets more free time due to going on maternity leave, many at this stage begin to buy cute children's things, equip the house, the nursery, and restore cleanliness and order.
Baby development
The baby in the womb is growing rapidly and gaining weight, now this is vital, because subcutaneous fat will help the baby after birth to retain body heat and not become hypothermic. Mom will rejoice at the cute roundness - cheeks, plump butt, arms. In the meantime, the child still looks thin, but already very similar to a newborn.
The lungs are actively maturing - a substance accumulates in the alveoli that will allow the baby to breathe independently after birth - surfactant. So far it is not enough for independent breathing, but if birth occurs during this month, then the baby has every chance to survive and be healthy. The processes that occur in the development of the fetus at this stage are very interesting, and it is worth considering them more carefully.
Week 27
A time when a child enjoyed free swimming in amniotic fluid and coups, it ended. With the onset of the first week of the third trimester the baby weighs almost up to a kilogram with a height of 37 centimeters (on average). There are already larger children, there are those whose weight does not yet reach 900 grams, but all of them, without exception, feel a little cramped in the mother’s womb. To save space. the child takes a flexion position, which is often called the fetal position - the arms are brought to the chest or crossed on it, the chin is bent down, the back is in an “arch”, the legs are bent at the knee joints. The baby will spend the rest of the time before birth in this position.
From now on, it becomes quite difficult to determine the sex of the child by ultrasound.. The position in which the baby is located makes visualization of the external genitalia difficult and the accuracy of determining the child’s gender is noticeably reduced.
At the current stage, the child’s visual function improves. This is due to the completion of the formation of nerve connections in the optic nerve. Now the fetus can not only distinguish between light and dark, as it did before, but also see blurred color spots. He has already learned to open his eyes slightly. Focusing of vision will begin to appear only in the first months after the birth of the child.
If the birth takes place right now, the prognosis is quite favorable - up to 75% of children survive successfully, however, the baby cannot yet do without intensive care.
Week 28
The same thing happens in a child’s body as in an adult’s body, only the lungs don’t work yet. And yet, every day the baby’s internal organs improve in their functional responsibilities: the heart beats rhythmically and supplies blood to the entire child’s body, the kidneys produce up to half a liter of urine per day, the bladder empties regularly, the pancreas produces insulin, the bone marrow produces blood cells, reproductive organs glands are sex hormones, and all this is wisely controlled by the brain, which has already acquired grooves and convolutions.
It is believed that the baby is entering the perinatal period of its development, preceding childbirth. Its height reaches 38 centimeters, weight varies from 1100 to one and a half kilograms. It’s difficult to say how much a fetus should weigh - now everything is purely individual (there are big and large children, there are small, miniature ones). There is a trend towards differences in weight by gender - boys are becoming slightly heavier than girls.
Eyelashes grow and cheeks become rounder. There is no plump butt yet, but it is a matter of time. The color of the iris changes from blue to the one provided for by the baby’s genome. A tenth of the thin, colorless lanugo hair that covers the child’s body has already fallen out, and the rest are tending to do the same. In lanugo and cheese lubricant physiological need now almost absent - skin became more durable, four-layer. Lubrication is retained only in the folds under the knees, in the groin, in the elbow folds and in the neck fold. If twins or triplets are growing in the mother’s womb, then right now expectant mother goes on her statutory maternity leave.
If childbirth occurs now, 90% of children survive without significant health consequences.
Week 29
The child continues to get heavier - now he can already weigh from one and a half kilograms with a height of 39 centimeters. Subcutaneous fat now made up about 5% of his total mass, and this is an impressive result for a baby. His chances of survival in case of premature birth increased to 96-97%. The consequences of childbirth at this stage, of course, can be very different, but for most children everything goes well.
At this time, a very significant event occurs - the differentiation of the parts of the cerebral cortex is completed, and now the baby more consciously interacts with the world around him. He can catch the umbilical cord, suck a finger, and knows about 70 other different reflex skills that will help him survive immediately after birth.
Week 30
At this time, all pregnant women with one fetus go on maternity leave. A wonderful period begins when a woman can enjoy her position, engage in her favorite hobby, and prepare for the birth of a baby. The concern at the current time is incorrect position baby in the womb. The one that has established itself by the 30th week is usually final, and if now the baby is sitting on his butt or lying across, then after a month and a half the doctor will raise the question of prescribing surgery for the woman caesarean section so as not to expose the life and health of the child to an unreasonable risk of birth injuries.
It becomes more and more crowded inside the uterus. The movements are still active, but all children are already in a flexing position. The height of the average baby at 30 weeks is about 40-41 centimeters, the child weighs from 1600 grams.
31 weeks
The beginning of this week ends the seventh month. The baby has reached this time with a height of 42 centimeters, he weighed up to 1800 grams, there are already children who weigh under 2 kilograms.
There are no more multiple folds on the skin, almost all the lanugo hairs have fallen out, the remnants will fall out in the last weeks of pregnancy, and if they don’t fall out, then the child will get rid of lanugo after birth on his own, without the help of parents and medical workers.
If the stomach, cheeks, butt were getting better before, then Now my arms and legs are starting to get better. The ears, represented by relatively soft cartilaginous tissue, harden somewhat by this time and stop puffing up to the sides and adhere to the head. If a baby is born right now, neonatologists will assess the degree of prematurity based on the degree of softness of the ears. Those born at this stage usually survive well without significant consequences for the body., But health care resuscitators will be required, since the baby will still be considered premature, his lungs are not mature enough.
Babies 7 months pregnant are very emotional. Observant mothers already know what the baby likes and what he doesn’t, when he is active and when he sleeps, what sounds scare him.
Activity will soon decline, because there is little space in the womb, but for now parents can enjoy unforgettable minutes: the baby can knock his fist on the stomach in response to the palm placed by dad, he can respond to mom’s affectionate voice.
Well-being of the expectant mother
At the very beginning of the seventh month, a woman will not feel any drastic changes in her well-being beyond what was the case last month, but by the second half of this period everything will begin to change, and you need to be prepared for this.
Women often complain of increased sweating. Indeed, in the seventh month, sweating increases, especially if the woman is active, walks a lot, works, and it’s summer outside. It may begin to feel hot or cold - the expectant mother remembers these sensations from the first trimester, from the very beginning. early dates pregnancy. But then this was due to the action of the hormone progesterone, but now the reason is a sharp increase in the amount of blood circulating in the female body and increased metabolism.
Right now, fluid may begin to linger in the tissues, and then the gynecologist, during the examination, will definitely report that the woman has edema and will offer her supportive treatment in a hospital or day hospital. Swelling is not difficult to recognize - in the morning the face looks like a mask of a Chinese emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and a ring or bracelet on the hand leaves a clear mark on the skin. Shoes may feel tight if your feet are swollen.
Edema cannot be considered the norm, and you should not even try to reassure yourself that “everyone has it.” Swelling is a sign of gestosis. This is what is called late toxicosis. It is more dangerous than the early one in that the swelling can also be internal. Preeclampsia can lead to complications during childbirth and even cause the death of the woman and fetus.
Discharge
Due to the increased amount of blood in the body, vaginal discharge increases. This is normal, but only on condition that the woman does not have pain in the lower abdomen, does not have bloody or brown discharge. Healthy discharge – white or transparent, odorless or with a slight kefir odor, without itching.
If pink, beige, patchy discharge with clots, or bloody discharge of any intensity appears, you need to call “ Ambulance“It is possible that the woman is at risk of premature birth.
With timely hospitalization, pregnancy can be prolonged in all cases, except for the presence of the onset of labor with contractions and rupture of water.
The cause of green or gray foul-smelling discharge at this stage is infection. White discharge with itching and a feeling of dryness is thrush. If something like this starts, you need to visit your doctor to get a prescription for treatment, since before birth the genital tract must be clean and free of infections, otherwise a caesarean section may be considered to protect the baby from infection.
Stomach
You can't hide your belly. He is big and even in loose clothes anyone can easily determine that a woman is pregnant. The uterus has risen above the level of the navel and is pressing on the diaphragm. Because of this, a woman has a constant feeling that she does not have enough air, that it is difficult to breathe. Your ribs may start to hurt.
It seems to the expectant mother that her belly is already very large; in any case, in order to fasten her boots or tie her shoelaces, she already needs outside help. At the same time, there are women who complain about their belly being too small. This makes them worry about the baby's development. There is no reason to think that the child is unwell small belly. The belly may simply be small because the woman has a wide pelvis, is overweight, has been diagnosed with oligohydramnios, and has a small fetus. Just share your worries with the doctor - he will definitely tell you if everything is okay with the baby.
This month, many women experience so-called training or false contractions.(the abdomen becomes tight, the uterus becomes toned for a few seconds, and then relaxes again). Such contractions are completely normal, as is the absence of such contractions. False contractions have no effect on the due date or the condition of the baby. It is believed that this is how women’s bodies prepare for childbirth.
The belly needs to continue to be moisturized and nourished with rich baby cream or special anti-stretch mark products - the skin stretches too quickly. Weight gain now ranges from 200 to 400 grams per week, and most of this weight should be attributed to your baby gaining weight.
Pain
The load on the spine increases. The center of gravity has changed. This is why your back hurts more and more often, especially if you stand or sit statically for a long time. Some women experience pain in their pubic bone. Be sure to tell your doctor about this. The divergence of the pelvic bones before childbirth is a mechanism provided by nature to facilitate the birth process, but excessive divergence can lead to symphysitis.
The rest of the sensations are quite individual: the breasts are growing, colostrum may be released. Some begin to suffer from insomnia again, but now not because of progesterone, but because they only have to sleep on their side, and rolling from side to side can be problematic. Many suffer from occasional heartburn and diarrhea (the uterus puts pressure on the intestines and stomach).
Particular attention should be paid to your psychological and emotional state - with the development of depression, the likelihood of severe postpartum depression now increases significantly, and therefore it is better to turn to a psychologist or psychotherapist for help now if you have not been in the mood for more than two weeks, if what was interesting earlier, no longer attracts if you don’t want anything or have a strong fear of childbirth.
What is allowed and what is prohibited?
In the seventh month it is important for a woman Special attention pay attention to the prevention of premature birth.
Forbidden:
- be nervous, be under prolonged stress;
- lift weights and exhaust yourself with workouts in the gym;
- experience strong vibrations;
- jumping;
- alcohol (even champagne, even in small quantities).
Now about what is allowed, but with restrictions.
- Sex is not prohibited if a woman does not have any pathologies during her current pregnancy, if the doctor does not object to the active intimate life of his patient. Sexual life will require an attentive and tactful attitude on the part of the partner - postures should be delicate, you should not put pressure on the stomach. Orgasm improves emotional state women, and also prepares the muscles of the uterus for childbirth. But everything should be in moderation. There are cases where orgasm led to premature birth.
- Treatment. A woman can have her teeth treated if there is such a need. Any treatment should be coordinated with an obstetrician-gynecologist, since at this stage colds, sore throat, flu, chickenpox and herpes are no longer as dangerous for the baby as unauthorized treatment with medications and folk remedies.
- Trips. Flights during the 7th month are permitted, but only if women do not have pregnancy pathologies or hypertension. Flying to exotic countries is not recommended, since acclimatization may require too much effort from female body. From this date, some airlines, before allowing a pregnant passenger onto the plane, ask to show a certificate certified by a doctor’s seal stating that the doctor does not object to the flight and does not consider it dangerous. When purchasing a ticket, check this issue with a representative of the carrier company.
- You can dye your hair and get your nails done, but only with the use of the safest compounds possible.
- You need to call an ambulance at 7 months of pregnancy in cases where bleeding has started, watery discharge (water) has appeared, and regular contractions have developed (the abdomen becomes tight at certain intervals, which become increasingly shorter).
- Try to avoid injuries and falls. If this happens, contact your doctor immediately to make sure everything is okay with your child.
You can clearly see the development of the baby in the seventh month of pregnancy in this video.
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