Preparation for childbirth, 37 weeks of pregnancy
Suitable for the last weeks of pregnancy of a woman,the child at this time is considered full and ready to be born. Thus, the fetus at 37 weeks of pregnancy in the womb of a woman continues its development, reaching the size of a newborn baby and weighing more than two and a half kilograms. Now the fruit is placed upside down, its stomach and head are of the same circumference, the lungs are already well developed, the baby has small hairs on his head, but the skull is not completely ossified, the fontanelles remained open on it.
The nervous system of the child continuesimprove. Thus, the nerve endings of the brain are covered with a protective membrane called the myelin layer, so that in the first year of life the baby will develop coordination of movements. It should be noted that at this point the child has developed a grasping reflex. Also, the 37th week of pregnancy is characterized by the lowering of testicles in the scrotum of boys, the appearance in the intestine of the first feces called meconium, and the increase in the adrenal glands. It can be argued that for this period of time all the systems of the child are fully ready for work.
When the 37th week of pregnancy came, swellingcan still continue to bother many women. First of all swelling of the legs, and later they can also start swelling of the hands, stomach and face, especially the eyelids. In the morning, swelling is almost not noticeable, in the afternoon they begin to manifest more, as the woman spends more of this time on her legs.
The woman's organism prepares for childbirth, working outhormone relaxin, thanks to which the smooth muscles relax. As the child sinks lower, breathing becomes easy, but, in the meantime, worries about frequent urination due to fetal pressure on the bladder. We can say that 37 weeks of pregnancy brings a small inconvenience to a woman, since there is pain in the legs, back and perineum. It became quite inconvenient to sleep, since it is more difficult to find a comfortable position for sleep. Also this week, mucous plugs may appear, which is a sign of an impending birth.
It should be said that the date of birth is establisheddoctor as a result of some research. However, this date may not be accurate, because only a small percentage of women give birth at the time set by doctors, most births occur after the 37th week of pregnancy. A child born on this term is considered complete, since all of its systems are fully developed.
During this period of pregnancy, gynecologists carry outstudies of the cervix, determine the degree of its opening, look, whether the amniotic fluid leaks. Also, the doctor determines the presentation of the fetus in the womb of the woman and estimates the width of her pelvis.
At this stage of pregnancy, a woman is recommendedto prepare well for the birth of her child, to study the question of breastfeeding, which is not only a full-fledged nutrition of the baby, but also an invisible thread, connected mother and child.
Now a woman needs to enjoy the latestmoments of their pregnancy, remove all negative thoughts, do not think about the impending pain. Do not be afraid of upcoming births, you need more positive thoughts and emotions, you should think about the future long-awaited meeting with your baby.
Thus, 37 weeks of pregnancycharacterized by the further improvement of all systems of the future child. Childbirth can begin at any time, so you should take care of what you need to take with you to the hospital. It must be remembered that the baby born on this term is considered full, all its organs and systems developed to the fullest and ready for independent work. Before approaching births it is necessary to adjust your thoughts to positive, rest more, and not to worry about childbirth.
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