Week 32

My Baby's Development

The final touches are placing on your baby’s masterpiece. Eyelashes, eyebrows and the hair are the evident. The lanugo hair (covered your baby since the beginning of the second trimester) is falling off, but some may remain on the shoulders and back at birth.

At about 4 pounds (1,800g) and 11.4 inches (29cm) from crown to rump, your baby would have an excellent chance of survival outside the womb if you labor now.

My Body

During your prenatal visits, your health care provider will monitor your blood pressure, urine and any swelling that may develop. Sudden weight gain, swelling in the hands or face, headaches or changes in vision can be symptoms of preeclampsia. These conditions cause a high blood pressure and protein in the urine. Be sure to consult your health care provider if you experience any of these symptoms, since these conditions can affect both the mother and fetus in the second half of pregnancy.

Week 31

My Baby's Development

By week 31, your baby is urinating approximately several cups of urine a day into the amniotic fluid. It is also swallowing amniotic fluid, which means the fluid is completely replaced several times a day. Excess fluid in the amniotic sac (polyhydramnios) may mean your baby isn't swallowing normally or that there is a gastrointestinal obstruction. Inadequate fluid in the amniotic sac (oligohydramnios) may mean your baby isn't urinating properly and could indicate a problem with the kidneys or urinary tract. Measuring of the levels of your amniotic fluid will be a part of the routine ultrasound.

My Body

Have you decided whether to breastfeed or formula feed your baby? Although it is recommended that breast milk is the best form of infant nutrition, the decision about how to feed your child is a personal one. Consult your health care provider or a lactation consultant if you need more information in making your choice.

The milk glands in your breasts have started to make colostrum by now. Colostrum is a pre-milk that provides your baby with calories and nutrients for its first few days before your milk comes in for breastfeeding. For some mum, the colostrum is thin and watery. For others, it is thick and yellowish. If your breasts are leaking colostrum, you may buy disposable or washable breast pads to protect your clothing.

Week 30

My Baby's Development

By week 30, your baby is now weighing about 3 pounds (1,400g) and measuring about 10.8 inches (27cm) from crown to rump. It continues to gain weight and layers of fat. The fat makes the baby look less wrinkly and helps provide warmth after birth.
In preparation for respiration after birth, your baby will mimic breathing movements by moving the diaphragm repeatedly. Your baby can even get the hiccups, which you may feel like rhythmic twitches in your uterus as well

My Body

Constipation is a common complaint of pregnant women. The pregnancy hormones which allow you to maintain the pregnancy also slow down your digestive process considerably. Regular exercises and eat foods with high fiber (such as vegetables and whole grains) are great ways to keep everything regular.

Scan Result

When i go for a monthly maternity check-up, i ask for a printed scan result of the little one.

The little one is now 5 months old. It's the time when the gender shows.

Doctor said :"The little one is in the position of facing down.
You can see there's a circle & a line. It's a boy. Believe me, ok?"

Maternity check-up result:-
12.09.07, 3.30pm, Dr. Chong
15.10.07, 7pm, Dr. Chong
16.11.07, 10.50pm, Dr. Chong
15.12.07, 4pm, Dr. Liow
08.01.08, 9.45am, Dr. Liow
11.01.08, 9.45am, Dr. Chong
30.01.08, 8am, Klinik Desa Wellesley
30.01.08, 10am, Klinik Mengandung Sg. Bakap
30.01.08, 12.30pm, Dr. Wan
13.02.08, 8am, Klinik Desa Wellesley
14.02.08, 8am, Klinik Mengandung Sg. Bakap
15.02.08, 11am, Dr. Wan
24.02.08, 10.30am, Jawi House
05.03.08, 8am, Klinik Desa Wellesley
05.03.08, 12pm, Dr. Chong
15.03.08, 3pm, Dr. Wan
17.03.08, 8am, Klinik Mengandung Sg. Bakap
26.03.08, 8am, Klinik Desa Wellesley
26.03.08, 10am, Dr. Liow

Foetal Development

First Trimester
0-4 Weeks
Once the fertilized egg embeds itself into the lining of the uterus, the cells begins to divide rapidly. The formation of the foetus’s body parts commences. The embryo, as the egg is called, can be seen by the naked eye by the 4th week. The head and tail emerges together with an attached yolk sac which provides food for the embryo until the placenta is fully developed.

5-8 Weeks
The embryo is about 2mm long by the 5th week. The heart can now be seen beating and circulating blood via an ultrasound scan. The head is almost taking its final shape: the spinal cord and the brain are growing swiftly. Towards the end of this month, the embryo has grown to the size of a one-dollar coin and the first minute movements of the spine become evident.

9-12 Weeks
By the 11th week, the foetus, as it is called now, resembles a small human being and is about 5.5cm long. The baby’s muscles have begun to develop and its mevements are gradually becoming stronger. It is also starting to respond to your strong body movements. By the end of this month, the foetus is about 7.5cm long and weighs around 14g plus all the major organs are completely formed.

Second Trimester
13-16 Weeks
The role of nourishing the foetus is now taken over by the fully developed placenta. The foetus is now 16cm long, is covered in a fine downy hair (lanugo), and has fingernails and toenails. The foetus, placenta and waters fill up the whole of the uterus. The foetus starts to swallow and pass urine. It begins to experience the food you eat as it recognizes the corresponding sensations of the smell and taste of each food.

17-20 Weeks
The mother starts to feel her baby squirming inside as the baby stretches and exercises its limbs. The foetus is now 25cm in length and weighs 340g. The foetus’s eyes are still tightly closed whilst its hair has started to grow and its teeth are starting to form. By the end of this month, the foetus will be half of its length at birth.

21-24 Weeks
The foetus now has clear-cut periods of sleep and wakefulness. Besides the mother’s heartbeat and blood circulation, sudden loud noises and music or other sounds can probably be heard by the foetus and it begins to react to these external sounda. If the foetus were to be delivered prematurely, special care is needed if it is to have a chance of survival. By the end of this month, the foetus is approximately 33cm long. It can now open its eyes and as its eyesight improves, it is aware of light changes outside the womb.

25-28 Weeks
The mother will be able to feel the foetus more: maybe the foetus’s hiccups can be felt or since its kicks are getting much stronger, it can be felt by placing a hand on the mother’s belly. The foetus is swathed in a fatty substance (vernix) which protects its skin from the amniotic fluid. It is now about 37cm, the length of a rolling pin.

Third Trimester
29-32 Weeks
The foetus is now fully developed. It is ready to take its first breath as its lungs starts to mature. It could be sucking its thumb. The baby now weighs about 1.6kg and measures approximately 38cm.

33-36 Weeks
The foetus I snow passing urine, swallowing fluid and blinking its eyes. To regulate its body temperature better after birth, it still needs to put on more weight. As it now fills up the whole womb and is unable to twist and turn more freely, its position in the uterus is final. As the baby stretches its limbs, you can now tell whether the protrusion on the mother’s belly is a hand or foot.

37-40 WeeksExcept perhaps for the shoulders, the lanugo has usually vanished by now. The foetus is tucked snugly into a ball looking pink and round. The baby is ready to emerge from the womb once its head descends into the mother’s pelvis (“engages”). When this happens, the mother may be able to breathe more easily.

Week 29

My Baby's Development

Your baby continues to be active in the womb. Those first few flutters of movement have given way to hard jabs and punches that may take your breath away. If you notice the movements in your womb decrease, do a fetal kick count (your baby should move at least 10 times in an hour). If your baby moves less, consult your health care provider faster.

My Body

Iron is important for replenishing the red blood cell supply during your pregnancy. You should be eating iron at least 30 milligrams per day. Since iron deficiency is common during pregnancy, your health care provider may recommend that you receive a blood test to check your iron level. If your iron level is low, you may be given an iron supplement.