Your baby at 33 weeks
Your baby is the size of a pineapple.
Quick study
During 33rd week of pregnancy, baby can see the liquid world around him or her, feel the sensation when grabbing a toe or sucking on a finger, taste the amniotic fluid and hear your heartbeat. There's no air in the amniotic sac to carry scent, but if there were, the baby would be able to smell the surrounding environment.
Heads up
Because of tremendous brain growth, your baby's head circumference has increased by nearly 1.3 cm (0.5 inches) just this week.
Mind the menu
It's more important than ever to pay attention to your diet. Your baby's protein and fat requirements are at their greatest over the next few weeks, so be sure to eat balanced meals. Read tips to maintain balanced diet between you & your baby here. Your little one now measures 41.9 cm (16.5 inches) and weighs more than 1.81 kg (4 lb), with plans to double this weight over the next seven weeks.
Your pregnancy at 33 weeks
Scaling up
You'll continue putting on about 450 g (1 lb) a week until just before delivery. Don't try to slow your weight gain: your baby needs the extra weight at the moment. There'll be plenty of time to lose weight after delivery.
Wrestling with wrist pain
Many pregnant women develop carpal tunnel syndrome characterized by swelling around the nerves at the wrist due to water retention. The pain and swelling will probably disappear after you deliver. In the meantime, try shifting your sleeping position so that you're not putting any pressure on your hands or wrists. You may also want to wear a wrist brace to keep your wrist extended. Be sure to tell your provider about any pain you experience.
Twin development at week 33
You probably have noticed that your babies sleep a lot between all the kicks and rolls. They might even be dreaming! This week, their lungs have almost fully matured so they’ll be ready to take their first breaths on delivery day.
33 weeks pregnant symptoms
- back pain
- swelling in ankles and feet
- difficulty sleeping
- heartburn
- shortness of breath
- Braxton-Hicks contractions
Did you know?
Your baby has now grown so much that there is less amniotic fluid in your uterus and more baby; so you’ll be feeling those kicks and jabs even more! Did you know that you can calm your baby by rocking in a rocking chair, swaying on a labor ball or doing some pelvic rocking on your hands and knees?
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