Black Baby in Womb at 36 Weeks Pregnant

You might be having a feeling of fullness, due to the growth of the baby and your burgeoning belly. By the end of this week, your pregnancy will be called full term, which means that you can undergo labour pain any day now.
You will be interested to know that babies born before 37 weeks are premature, while those born after 42 weeks are called post-mature.

Now that you are in your 36th week, encourage your partner to understand the basics of labour pain so that he can understand the signs. Make sure both of you are prepared to handle the situation well and do not panic when the time comes. Learn to distinguish the true signs of labour.

How big is the baby?
All babies grow differently, but at 36 weeks a baby typically weighs about 2.86 kilos and is 45 cm long from head to toe. It is similar to the size of a big bunch of banana. From this week on, the baby will put on around 28 grams per week.

Development of the baby
As your pregnancy is about to reach its full term, the growth of your baby will slow down from this week. Most of the development of your baby's organs is complete and it is only left with some fine-tuning.

Blood circulation
The baby's blood circulation and immune system are completely mature and it is now ready to come out of your protective womb and face the outside world.

Digestive system
Though all the major organs of the digestive system are developed, it is still not ready completely. It will take a few more months before it is perfect to digest solid food items.

Downy hair
This week your little one will shed the remaining downy hair. The hair will mix with the amniotic fluid left in your womb and will be later swallowed by the baby with other substances such as bile and mucus. These substances will form meconium, which will be your baby's first bowel movement.

Skin
The skin of your little one looks more like an infant now. It is pink and chubby.

Pregnancy symptoms and what to do to relieve them

Abdomen
In this week, you may experience a little pressure in your lower abdomen and may feel that your baby is gradually dropping. This is called lightening or engagement. Now your lungs and stomach will get some chance to stretch and you will be able to eat and breathe properly.

Walk
Due to the large size of your belly, you may now find it difficult to walk and move. You may feel that the baby is just going to pop out of your womb. But do not worry, that cannot happen.

Changes in fetal movement
As the space inside your womb is gradually decreasing, your little one is likely to change its movement. The baby would still be moving but there will be less kicking and a lot more squirming.

Tips for you this week
Do not panic if your baby changes its movement. This is happening due to less availability of space in the womb.

Be prepared to lose your mucous plug, which is like a yellow discharge tinged with blood. This will happen weeks, days or hours before you undergo labour pain.

Try to avoid working in a closed room without any ventilation.

Have your meal on time, do not skip it. Your baby needs nutrition till the last time in your womb.

When should you see the doctor?

If you notice any swelling on your face, hands, ankle and feet, call your doctor as it could be a sign of preeclampsia and will require immediate medication.

Read here: 37 weeks pregnant: Eat well, get plenty of rest!

Black Baby in Womb at 36 Weeks Pregnant

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/pregnancy/36-weeks-pregnant-start-preparing-for-the-big-day/articleshow/67657293.cms

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