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35 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms, Tips, and More

Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT — By Annette McDermott on October 22, 2017

Overview

You’re entering the final stretch of your pregnancy. It won’t be long before you meet your baby in person. Here’s what you have to look forward to this week.

Changes in your body

By now, from your belly button to the top of your uterus measures about 6 inches. You have probably gained between 25 and 30 pounds, and you may or may not gain more weight for the rest of your pregnancy.

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Your baby is between 17 and 18 inches long and weighs between 5 1/2 to 6 pounds. The kidneys are developed and your baby’s liver is functional. This is also a week of rapid weight gain for your baby as their limbs become plump with fat. From this point, your baby will gain around 1/2 pound per week.

If you deliver this week, your baby is considered premature and will need specialized care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that babies born at 35 weeks are at risk of having digestive issues, breathing problems, and a longer stay in the hospital. Just the same, the baby’s chance for long-term survival is very good.

Twin development at week 35

Your doctor may mention cesarean delivery for your twins. You’ll schedule the delivery in advance, speak with an anesthesiologist about your medical history, and even have a few blood tests to prepare and make sure everything is safe. If your babies are younger than 39 weeks at the time of your cesarean delivery, your doctor may test their lung maturity.

When you arrive for your scheduled cesarean delivery, the medical team first cleans your abdomen and gives you an intravenous line (IV) for medications. After that, your anesthesiologist gives you a spinal block or other anesthesia to make sure you won’t feel a thing.

Your doctor next makes an incision to access your babies. After your babies are delivered, your doctor also delivers your placenta through the incision. Then your abdomen is closed using sutures, and you can visit with your babies.

35 weeks pregnant symptoms

You’re probably feeling pretty large and awkward this week. And you may also continue to deal with any or all of these additional third trimester symptoms in week 35, including:

• fatigue
• shortness of breath
• frequent urination
• trouble sleeping
• heartburn
• swelling of the ankles, fingers, or face
• hemorrhoids
• low back pain with sciatica
• tender breasts
• watery, milky leakage (colostrum) from your breasts

Your shortness of breath should improve after your baby moves further down into your pelvis, a process called lightening. Although lightening helps to relieve this symptom, it may also lead to increased frequency of urination as your baby adds increased pressure on your bladder. Expect that anytime in the next couple of weeks if this is your first baby.

Sleep problems are common this week. Try sleeping on your left side. A pregnancy pillow may also help. Some women find that sleeping in a recliner, guest bed, or on an air mattress results in a better night’s rest. Don’t be afraid to experiment. You’ll need your energy to get through labor.

Braxton-Hicks contractions

You might experience an increase in Braxton-Hicks contractions. These “practice” contractions cause a tightening of the uterus for up to two minutes. These contractions may or may not be painful.

Unlike real contractions, which are regular and increase with intensity over time, Braxton-Hicks contractions are irregular, unpredictable, and don’t increase in intensity and duration. They may be triggered by dehydration, sex, increased activity, or a full bladder. Drinking water or changing position may relieve them.

Use the contractions to your advantage to prepare for childbirth and practice labor breathing exercises.

Nesting

The need to “nest” is common in the latter weeks of the third trimester, although not all women experience it. Nesting often manifests as a strong urge to clean and prepare your home for baby’s arrival. If you feel the nesting impulse, let someone else do the lifting and heavy work, and don’t wear yourself out.

Things to do this week for a healthy pregnancy

It’s important to continue eating a healthy diet this week. Although you’re uncomfortable, try to stay active and take a walk or move around when you can. It’s a good idea to pack your hospital bag and keep it handy, like right next to your front door. If you have other children, this is a good week to make arrangements for their care during your delivery.

Now is the time to relax and pamper yourself, before the chaos of welcoming your child into the world begins. Consider having a pregnancy massage or enjoy a date night with your significant other. Some couples go on a “babymoon,” a short weekend getaway to relax and bond before baby’s arrival.

When to call the doctor

Your baby’s movements may decrease as you near your delivery date. Some decreased movement is normal. After all, it’s getting pretty crowded in your uterus! However, you should still feel your baby move at least 10 times an hour. If you don’t, call your doctor immediately. Chances are, your baby is fine, but it’s best to get checked out.

In addition, contact your doctor if you experience any of the following:

• bleeding
• increased vaginal discharge with odor
• fever or chills
• pain with urination
• severe headaches
• vision changes
• blind spots
• your water breaks
• regular, painful contractions (these may be in your abdomen or back)

You’re almost full term

It may be hard to believe, but your pregnancy is almost over. At the end of this week, you only have one week left before you’re considered full term. You may feel like the days of being uncomfortable and huge are never going to end, but you’ll be holding your baby in your arms in no time.

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What happens to the baby and mother

The 35th week of pregnancy has come: what sensations are observed in the mother, and how does the baby feel?

35 weeks pregnant? Are you worried about endless delicate questions and worries about the baby’s condition, but is it embarrassing to open up to a gynecologist? You can dive into the vastness of the Internet and read our useful, informative article that reveals all the questions. First of all, we can say that there is very little left before meeting with the long-awaited baby, very soon pleasant moments and chores will come.

Contents:

1. 35 weeks is what month of pregnancy?
2. What changes happen to the baby at 35 weeks?
3. How many times does the fetus move?
4. Presentation
5. Is the baby ready for birth?
6. How does twins feel at 35 weeks?
7. Ultrasound examination
8. CTG indicators
9. What is happening with mom: feelings
10. How to distract from bad thoughts
11. pain
12. Possible dangers
13. Proper nutrition of mom
14. Sex at 35 weeks of pregnancy
15. Physical exercises
16. Tonus of the uterus
17. Tips for expectant mothers

Tummy of a woman at 35 weeks are difficult to move, difficult to move around . If the expectant mother is still working at work, then it's time to think about the decree! There are only a few weeks left before the birth, you need to have a good rest in order to gain strength and prepare a dowry for a small bag. It must be remembered that 35 weeks is the time when a baby can be born unexpectedly, so a medical policy, an outpatient observation card and a passport must be prepared in advance.

35 weeks means that 8.5 months of pregnancy is over. According to the calculations of the usual calendar months, the beginning of the 9th month of pregnancy has come.

A woman's weight increases by 10-13 kg by this period. The tummy drops noticeably.

The fetus continues to grow and develop. All organs work in harmony. The heart pumps blood, and the lungs prepare for the first breath by producing a substance called surfactant. It will help the lungs to fully open up and not stick together at the time of the first cry of the newborn.

The immunity of the fetus is being strengthened, but it still cannot resist some infections, so the mother must take care of her health so as not to harm the development of the baby.

Fat mass builds up on the body, due to which the folds on the body of the fetus are smoothed out, and the skin becomes denser and no longer translucent. The color of the skin acquires a pinkish tint, the shoulders are rounded, and cheeks appear on the face.

It's amazing, but the little man living in the womb has already formed an individual pattern on his fingers. It remains for life and does not change. Facial features become more perfect and acquire individuality.

At 35 weeks, the primordial fluff that covers the body, ears, face of the baby begins to disappear. Nails and hair are actively growing, so heartburn often worries mom. Pigment accumulates in the hair, on which the color of the hairline will depend. The iris of the eyes is not yet fully formed, there is practically no pigment in it. Almost all babies are born with gray-blue eyes, which will change over time and acquire the color laid down by the genes.

The bones of the skull have not yet fused, which allows them to deform during childbirth.

As the baby grows, there is less and less space in the uterus. Mom is hard to tolerate the daily exercise of the baby. After all, he manages to kick, push, turn around more and more. The rate of movements in this gestation period is 10 times in 12 hours. During this period, a woman should responsibly monitor the movements of the crumbs: stirring less or more than 10 times is a sign of going to the doctor.

You can already see that the tummy is starting to sink. The child takes a comfortable position for him upside down. There is no need to worry, being upside down, he is very comfortable, and most importantly - this is the correct posture that contributes to easy childbirth.

If the baby is lying across or upside down, then you should not worry, the baby can change position before the birth. Otherwise, the gynecologist will prescribe a caesarean section.

The baby is warm, comfortable, the nutrients are supplied constantly, the heartbeat is normal, so we can say with confidence that everything is in order with him. The organism of the fetus is preparing for a new habitat: the process of existence in the womb is completed:

• the original feces, meconium, have accumulated in the intestines. Its composition is dominated by skin cells and bile. As a rule, the mass leaves the intestine after a few hours;
• the amount of original lubrication decreases - thick white or yellow mucus that protects the skin of the child in the womb;
• liver removes waste products;
• kidneys have completed their development;
• fat that grows on the baby's body will provide him with good thermoregulation after birth;
• baby's eyes are still closed;
• adrenal glands continue to develop and produce hormones, active substances;
• internal organs perform their functions like clockwork. The child is preparing to live independently, i.e. extrauterine;
• patterns on the feet increase;
• The brain controls the first innate reflexes.

Delivery at 35 weeks is too early. But there are certain indications that indicate early delivery. Preliminary doctors assess the viability of the baby after childbirth.

All babies at 35 weeks of development are born different. Some can breathe on their own, while others need intensive resuscitation. Thanks to special medical equipment, babies born at this time have every chance of a successful outcome. In addition, they do not have deviations in physical and mental development.

Prenatal development of twins does not differ from normal pregnancy. Babies have already taken the position in which they will be born, so the doctor prescribes an additional ultrasound examination to schedule a caesarean section if the children are not lying correctly.

Expectant mother should be prepared that future babies at 35 weeks are rapidly gaining weight. This will affect the condition of the pregnant woman. Twins behave unpredictably, so you need to be prepared for anything.

Why is a fetal ultrasound necessary? Features of the procedure:

• the stage of placental maturity is assessed. If the stage of its development is the second, then it loses all its resources, therefore, urgent hospitalization of the pregnant woman is required;
• ultrasound examination at 35 weeks once again convinces doctors and mom that there are no pathologies in the fetus;
• baby's activity, weight, height, heartbeat are diagnosed. The weight of the child should be 2500 kg, height 45-47 cm.
• checking the condition of the uterus, amniotic fluid, placenta, umbilical cord;
• location of the fetus.

At the 35th week of fetal development, CTG (cardiography) is prescribed. It checks the heartbeat and signs of fetal hypoxia.

CTG result:

1. 8-10 points - norm;
2. 6-7 points - the fetus suffers from hypoxia;
3. 5 points or less 5 - critical condition of the fetus. The reason for hospitalization, urgent delivery is carried out.

1. in the moving state of the baby, there are 130-190 beats;
2. at rest of the fetus - 110-160 strokes.

At the 35th week of pregnancy, a woman is constantly tormented by weakness. But how could it be otherwise, when the stomach has almost reached its maximum size! It is impossible to rest calmly, because it is very difficult to get into a comfortable position for sleeping.

Walking is also difficult, the legs are swollen, they feel pain. A large belly clamps the lungs, so shortness of breath worries and fatigue sets in. The uterus causes discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract, which provokes the appearance of annoying heartburn, causeless nausea. The bladder from the very beginning of pregnancy begins to disturb the pregnant woman, but at 35 weeks she has to run to the toilet again and again at short intervals. The problem is that after a night of "running" on a small woman can not sleep.

The tummy grows and stretches the skin, so it starts to itch and stretch marks appear. The navel sticks out funny, the "track" from the navel to the pubis takes on a dark shade. There is a marked change in gait.

At this period of development, the child takes calcium from the mother's body. Therefore, you need to eat healthy food rich in vitamins and minerals.

Due to discomfort, the expectant mother feels exhausted, she wants to see her baby sooner and regain her former ease. A pregnant woman is constantly tormented by bad thoughts associated with childbirth. I would like to note that women in a position feel like unnecessary hippos to anyone, so relatives should surround her with care and love. You need to often walk in the fresh air, listen to pleasant music, read interesting books and watch positive TV shows.

In your free time, you can think about the upcoming task - how to name the baby. You can think about who the child will look like, imagine his eye color, hair, smile. Classes on the arrangement of the children's room and the preparation of diapers, sliders, undershirts, necessary accessories helps to tune in to a positive wave. Frequent conversations with the stomach allow you to establish a close bond between mother and child.

Light, mild vaginal mucus is a sign of normal condition. If the consistency and color of the mucus are disturbed, an unpleasant pungent odor appears, then you need to consult a doctor. Perhaps this indicates an infection in the genitourinary system, which must be eliminated before the onset of childbirth. Bloody discharges are the most dangerous.

Premature birth is a precursor to the emission of amniotic fluid. They come out immediately or periodically leak. They are distinguished by the absence of color, smell. Such a phenomenon should be accompanied by an immediate call to the emergency department of the maternity hospital.

It is not surprising that in the later stages there is aching pain in the lower abdomen. This is due to the sprain and the heavy weight of the uterus. At 35 weeks, the stomach, as if, gathers into a bundle and turns to stone. This feeling is called training contractions, the uterus is preparing for childbirth.

If abdominal tension becomes regular and with severe pain, and the interval between them decreases, then this is no longer a “training” of the uterus, but real contractions.

A pregnant woman is accompanied by chest pains. After all, it pours, hardens, gets heavier. It's time to get a special bra for nursing mothers. It lifts the chest, eliminating discomfort.

In addition, the head, back, legs, perineal and pelvic areas hurt. The child kicks the mother in the hypochondrium, which also causes severe pain. There is also discomfort in the anus, especially in the presence of hemorrhoids.

Late gestosis may appear at week 35, manifested by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, increased blood pressure, edema and sudden weight gain. It is dangerous for both women and children. In addition to disruptions in the functioning of numerous internal organs, the nervous system and vision, the following problem arises - premature detachment of the placenta, leading to early birth and fetal asphyxia. Timely failure to provide medical assistance can lead to disastrous consequences - a child's lag in physical and mental development. If at least one of the symptoms appears, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Expectant mothers need to take care of their health from viral infections, because the baby's immunity still cannot resist some diseases: measles, rubella, hepatitis.

In the late stages of an interesting situation, the expectant mother begins to feel pain in the stomach due to disruption of the digestive system. Therefore, doctors advise to follow proper nutrition and diet to reduce stomach pain and prevent heartburn.

Eat healthy foods rich in calcium and iron. The diet should contain fruits and various vegetables, low-fat broth, cereals. They will help the intestines cope with digestion, and vitamins have a good effect on the development of the internal organs of the fetus. For the body of the mother and child, red meat, dairy products, liver will be useful.

It is necessary to give up sweet, smoked, salty, fried foods. It contributes to a significant weight gain, which negatively affects the course of childbirth.

It is necessary to monitor the water balance, because edema appears at the late stage of pregnancy. Water should be consumed little by little, but often. You should not drink a large amount of liquid before going to bed, so that in the morning you do not wake up swollen and tortured from the endless running around to the toilet.

Do not lie down immediately after eating. It is necessary to walk a little so as not to provoke the appearance of heartburn.

Sex can be dangerous for pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy, but if there are no obvious contraindications, then doctors do not prohibit intimate relationships.

When is intimacy allowed?

Modern research shows that male sperm has a beneficial effect on the elasticity of the cervix. If the spouse is sure that the husband is 100% “clean”, then you can safely practice unprotected sex.

It must be remembered that sex must be neat and many positions must be avoided due to the size of the tummy. Many "pregnant" couples prefer positions with penetration from behind, and doctors have nothing wrong with this position.

In what cases is intimacy prohibited?

• threatened preterm labor;
• placenta low;
• most recent days of pregnancy;
• expectation of twins;
• sexual intercourse is accompanied by pain;
• the partner has diseases of the genital organs;
• the protective plug has come off.

The 35th week of pregnancy should force the expectant mother to follow moderate physical activity. You should not stand up or sit down abruptly, strain. It is not necessary to completely eliminate physical activity. You can attend yoga classes, swimming. You should train your lungs every day with deep exhalations and inhalations - this will come in handy during childbirth. Exercises on a large special ball are considered the best in the later stages of an interesting position.

Determination of uterine tone:

• the abdomen becomes hard;
• predominant pain in the groin and lower abdomen;
• brown discharge appears.

During the examination, the gynecologist quickly determines the tone of the uterus and, if necessary, prescribes Papaverine.

• Proper diet is the key to an easy delivery;
• bowel movements should occur every day. With constipation, dried apricots, prunes, beets, kefir will help;
• cereals, jelly do not provoke heartburn;
• should not be in one position for a long time, so that swelling of the legs and arms does not occur;
• contrast shower of the lower extremities relieves swelling;
• frequent walks in the fresh air;
• for sleeping you need to take the most comfortable position, you can put a pillow under the lower back, stomach or between the knees;
• gymnastics should not be forgotten;
• correct posture! You can not cross your legs in a sitting position, so as not to worsen blood circulation;
• there is a need to take care of the skin with special ointments for stretch marks during pregnancy;
• leaving the house, you must take a bag with documents. Contractions can start at any moment;
• advice about continuing intimacy would be helpful.

Pregnancy is a miracle of nature that makes a woman beautiful and happy. But by the 35th week of pregnancy, a woman does not have the strength left to endure colossal loads day and night. But nothing, there is very little time left before the birth of the long-awaited blood. Maybe in a month, or maybe in a couple of weeks or in general, in 2-3 days, so you need to be ready to meet the newborn.

35th week of pregnancy: it hurts and pulls the lower abdomen, what happens to the baby

As you know, obstetric and calendar months do not coincide in duration. Therefore, the 35th week of pregnancy according to obstetric terms is the second half of the ninth month, and if you count according to calendar terms, it is the very beginning of the last month of gestation. Let's figure out what happens at week 35 and what difficulties may arise during this period.

So, you are 35 weeks pregnant, which means that there are still 4-5 weeks before the expected date of delivery. However, not all children are born on exactly the calculated dates. Many are “impatient” to be born, and childbirth can occur at any time. At the same time, the born baby will no longer be considered premature, although they will write to you in the certificate that “preterm birth” has occurred.

The 35th obstetric week of pregnancy is a continuation of the third trimester. This period is characterized by intensive growth of the fetus. And along with the fetus, the uterus also grows, which leads to the appearance of various unpleasant sensations. At 35 weeks of pregnancy, many women feel:

• Breathing difficulties, shortness of breath. This is due to the fact that the uterus literally supports the lungs. Do not worry, it will not be long to endure, the stomach should soon drop and breathing will immediately become easier.
• Digestive disorders. Most often, women complain of recurrent heartburn and constipation. These phenomena are due to the fact that the stomach and intestines are squeezed by a large uterus.
• Dizziness, weakness. The cause of discomfort is the compression of the inferior vena cava by the uterus. This leads to disruption of normal blood circulation. To avoid unpleasant phenomena, it is not recommended to stay in one position for a long time. It is especially dangerous to lie on your back for a long time.

• Edema. Swollen limbs in the evening is a problem that almost every pregnant woman faces. If the appearance of edema is not accompanied by an increase in blood pressure, then this is the norm at this time. Try to rest more lying down with a pillow under your feet.
• At this stage of pregnancy, weight usually reaches its maximum. Now the woman weighs significantly more than before pregnancy, and this makes it difficult to move and makes the woman clumsy. How many kilograms do women gain by the end of pregnancy? This indicator is individual, but the average increase is 9-12 kg.
• The uterus at thirty-five weeks is very distended, so it often comes into tone. The tone of the uterus is manifested by the fact that the stomach becomes “stone”. Another reason that the stomach stiffens at 35 weeks of gestation and the uterus comes into tone is training contractions. In this case, as a rule, the lower abdomen slightly hurts, and the nature of the pain is pulling.

Training contractions manifest themselves in different ways. Most often, the pain during them is insignificant, but in some women the lower abdomen at 35 weeks can hurt quite badly. But these pains are short-term, they last no more than 10 minutes. If, at the 35th week of pregnancy, the stomach hurts for a long time, and the pain becomes more intense, then you need to urgently call the ambulance.

• 35 obstetric week is the time when the fetus begins to gradually descend. This can lead to discomfort between the legs (in the groin area). In addition, pulling pains in the lower abdomen at the 35th week of pregnancy may be due to the divergence of the pelvic bones and softening of the ligaments.

• The child cannot actively move at this stage, because the size does not allow him to roll over. Therefore, at the 35th week of pregnancy, fetal movements are expressed mainly by rather strong shocks.

The 35th week of pregnancy with twins is an extremely difficult period for a mother, because her body experiences a double load. It will be necessary to be ready that childbirth will begin at any moment. Indeed, due to strong stretching, the uterus comes into tone, and this can provoke the onset of labor.

If the babies are in the correct position in the uterus and the woman is generally healthy, then doctors may recommend natural childbirth. If one twin is located across the uterus, both children are in the breech presentation, or there are other indications, then the date of the planned caesarean section will be set. Perhaps the operation will take place exactly at 35 weeks.

Let's figure out what happens to the baby at 35 weeks of gestation. By this time, the development of the fetus is completed, it is completely ready for independent life, but the weight of the fetus at the 35th week of pregnancy is still insufficient. And, it is desirable that he still accumulate strength until the moment of birth.

On average, a baby weighs more than two kilograms at 35 weeks of gestation. His skin every day becomes more and more light and smooth, the original fluff disappears, which previously covered the entire body. But the lubricant remains on the skin, because it protects the skin of the child from softening from constant exposure to the liquid.

In addition, the presence of lubrication is necessary in order to make it easier for the child to pass through the birth canal.

The fetus at 35 weeks of gestation has sufficiently dense bones and developed muscles. The only exceptions are the bones of the skull. On the head of the child there are soft areas - fontanelles, the largest of which will completely close only by the end of the first year of the baby's life. Meconium is already accumulating in the intestines - sterile original feces that will come out during the first hours of life.

Most likely, at 35 weeks the baby is already in the position in which it will remain until delivery. In most cases, the baby is head down. If it turns out that the child is in a different position, then the likelihood that he will roll over at this time is very small.

Ultrasound at 35 weeks gestation may be ordered to monitor the baby's position. In the event that the child is head up, doctors will choose the tactics of childbirth. In some cases, a caesarean section is indicated.

When conducting ultrasound screening, the specialist will definitely pay attention to the position of the umbilical cord. Tight entanglement of the umbilical cord can cause hypoxia. In addition, during ultrasound, the condition of the placenta, which provides the connection between the mother's body and the fetus, is assessed. At this time, the normal indicator of the degree of maturity is the second.

Pregnancy 35 weeks is the period at which the following examinations can be scheduled:

• urinalysis is performed to monitor kidney function;
• A gynecological smear is taken to determine the composition of the microflora. If pathogenic flora (for example, fungi) is detected, it is necessary to undergo treatment before childbirth so as not to infect the child;
• blood test for hemoglobin, glucose, as well as for infections - HIV, syphilis, hepatitis.

Other tests may be ordered if indicated.

Pregnancy at 35 weeks may be overshadowed by the following complications:

• Preeclampsia. This is an extremely dangerous condition for both mother and baby. It is manifested by an increase in blood pressure and impaired renal function. Monitoring of kidney activity is carried out through a weekly urine test. Edema at 35 weeks is also a sign of the development of preeclampsia.

• Placenta previa. If the placenta is located so that it partially or completely blocks the birth canal, then bleeding, premature birth, or fetal hypoxia may develop. The main sign of problems with the placenta is spotting at 35 weeks of gestation. But, as a rule, this complication is detected earlier, during a planned ultrasound.
• Placental abruption. Detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall can be partial or complete. In the first case, it is still possible to preserve the pregnancy, in the second, emergency medical care is required. Signs of complications are brown discharge or bleeding, as well as sharp pains.

At the described period, the first harbingers of imminent labor may already appear. Their appearance does not mean that you need to immediately go to the hospital. Often the appearance of the first precursors occurs a few weeks before childbirth.

However, it must be remembered that every pregnancy is different. Therefore, never rely on someone else's experience, and even on your own in a previous pregnancy. Sometimes harbingers appear almost before the very birth - in 1-2 days.

What signs should I look out for? Many expectant mothers note that at this stage of pregnancy, the lower back is pulled. This is due to the load on the spine due to the displacement of the center of gravity of the figure. As a rule, the pain intensifies if the woman is in one position for a long time.

In addition, some women report that at 35 weeks of gestation, the belly sank. You can notice this not only visually, but also physically. The uterus stops putting pressure on the diaphragm, so it becomes easier for a woman to breathe.

If your pregnant belly doesn't drop at 35 weeks, don't worry. This significant event will take place in 1-2 weeks.

At this time, the probability of preterm birth is high. Do not be afraid, your baby is quite ready for independent life, so there is no threat to him. It’s just that he will be born with a lower weight, but will soon catch up with his peers who were born at a later date.

The main signs of preterm labor harbingers:

• Pulling on the stomach at the 35th week of pregnancy. That is, there are pains that are similar to pain during menstruation. Sometimes, in addition to pulling the lower abdomen, there are back pains that radiate to the sacrum;
• Tone of the uterus. This state is felt as tension, the stomach becomes hard.
• Stool disorder. Many women have diarrhea before childbirth.
• Sensation of pressure on the perineum.
• At 35 weeks of gestation, discharge in the form of blood or abundant clear discharge (amniotic fluid may leak).

The main symptoms that labor has already begun:

• Passage of the mucous plug that covers the cervix. This cork looks like an accumulation of transparent or whitish mucus the size of a walnut with bloody patches in the form of veins;
• Outflow of water. This symptom is difficult not to notice, since about 0.5 liters of amniotic fluid is poured out at the same time.

• The appearance of contractions. True contractions are more intense than training contractions. They are more painful and happen at regular intervals. Moreover, these intervals are getting shorter, and the intensity of pain increases.

So, the 35th week of pregnancy is the perfect time to prepare all the things that you will need to take with you to the hospital.

Of course, there is a possibility that the pregnancy will last another 4, 5 or even 6 weeks, but it is better to be prepared for any surprises.

Under no circumstances should you travel during this period and, in general, try not to go far from home. And if it is absolutely necessary, then keep documents and an exchange card with you.

Drawing pains in the lower abdomen in pregnant women at 35 weeks: causes, diagnosis and treatment

The last trimester of pregnancy, especially its second half, is the most difficult period of gestation for the expectant mother.

Over the past eight months, physical and moral fatigue has been accumulating, the stomach is becoming heavier and more voluminous, which causes problems with vital functions, from digestion to breathing.

Many women complain that their lower abdomen is pulled at the 35th week of pregnancy, when there is still a lot of time before delivery.

Causes of pain at 35 weeks

There are many reasons for the appearance of pulling pains in the lower abdomen in a pregnant woman in the last weeks of her term. They can have both natural and pathological causes. Only a specialist is able to distinguish the first from the second and explain why they arose, and this often requires a series of examinations. Therefore, when the pain becomes systematic, even if the stomach hurts for only one day or a few hours, it is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as possible. Careful examination and diagnosis will help determine whether such pains pose a danger to the woman and the child.

Physiological pains

Appear against the background of significant changes that have occurred in the body of a woman during eight months of gestation. The strength reserves of tissues and organs are being exhausted, and pain in the lower part of the abdominal cavity that periodically occurs in late pregnancy can be the result of such factors: at an accelerated pace, the baby begins to gain weight by about 200 g per week, and the genital organ increases just as quickly.

If the stomach hurts like during menstruation - the bottom slightly sips - the cause is an insufficient amount of amniotic water. Some decrease in their volume as the term of labor approaches is not a pathology, however, such fluctuations must be controlled. Often, such pain occurs in women who had painful menstruation before pregnancy.

Normally, training contractions are short-term and low-intensity, but if the spasms become prolonged and recur at certain intervals, and the pain becomes cutting, this may be a signal for the onset of preterm labor. In this case, you should immediately call an ambulance.

Pathological causes

Preparation for motherhood becomes a serious test for the female body, and on this basis, the future mother often experiences an exacerbation of all chronic ailments. If before the onset of pregnancy in her anamnesis there were diseases such as hemorrhoids, colitis, cystitis, it is safe to say that they will definitely manifest themselves during this stressful period. And all these diseases are characterized by such a sign as pain in the lower abdomen. Of particular danger to pregnant women are intestinal infections and acute appendicitis.

The risk of developing acute appendicitis in the last weeks of pregnancy increases due to the fact that the enlarged uterus compresses the process of the caecum (appendix).

As a result, blood circulation is disturbed in this part of the intestine, congestion develops, and as a result, an inflammatory process occurs.

Inflammation of the appendix can lead to its rupture and the development of peritonitis - a general inflammation of the peritoneum.

The symptomatic picture of acute appendicitis includes the following signs:

• pain in the right side of the abdomen, radiating to the navel and right leg;
• diarrhoea, nausea, bouts of vomiting;
• weakness, lack of appetite;
• headache;
• sometimes - a slight increase in body temperature.

Appendicitis is a formidable disease that requires immediate medical attention. Without the provision of timely medical care, the result is a fatal outcome.

Although intestinal infections , caused by bacteria or viruses, are considered to be not too serious diseases; they pose a serious threat to a pregnant woman and an unborn child. A sharp increase in temperature, accompanied by upset stools and vomiting, causes severe dehydration. There may be traces of blood in the stool. Of particular danger are rotavirus infections, dysentery, as well as salmonellosis and typhoid fever. Intestinal infections can overcome the placental barrier and cause spontaneous miscarriage. They can adversely affect the nervous system of the fetus, causing the development of meningitis. The expectant mother may develop toxic shock, kidney failure, pneumonia as a complication. The blood that has thickened due to dehydration is thrombosed, causing blockage of the vessels of the lower extremities.

Inflammation of the colonic mucosa often resembles an intestinal infection in its symptoms. In addition to pain in the intestinal area, this includes loose stools with an admixture of mucus and an increase in body temperature. The causes of exacerbation of colitis can be viruses, fungi, bacteria. It can also occur due to a violation of the diet, hemorrhoids or an allergic reaction.

The bladder is one of the most vulnerable places for a woman in the last trimester of pregnancy. The growing pressure on it of the uterus provokes stagnation, contributing to the occurrence of inflammatory processes. Symptoms cystitis are aching and cutting pains in the abdomen, difficulty and at the same time frequent urination, burning sensation in the urinary tract.

Methods of diagnosis

Ultrasound is a safe diagnostic procedure in pregnancy

Methods used to establish a diagnosis of pain in the lower abdomen at 35 weeks of gestation include external examination, laboratory tests and instrumental diagnostics. When acute appendicitis is suspected, examination begins with palpation (palpation) of the abdominal cavity. When you press with straight fingers on the navel and then abruptly release, a pronounced pain sensation occurs, resembling a backache. Confirm the diagnosis allow blood and urine tests, indicating the development of the inflammatory process. The final certainty is given by the results of an ultrasound examination (ultrasound).

Diagnose an intestinal infection and determine the nature of its causative agent using a smear from the rectum, as well as fecal analysis. Samples are sent to a laboratory for bacterial culture. The procedure allows not only to identify a specific pathogen, but also to clarify its response to the effects of drugs, which helps to choose the right therapy tactics.

A lab test is done to diagnose cystitis. It allows you to identify pathogens, which can be E. coli, streptococci, staphylococci, mycoplasmas. Sometimes, for the purity of the material, samples are taken directly from the bladder using a catheter. The pathology treatment strategy depends on which pathological agent caused the disease.

Therapeutic measures

The only treatment for acute appendicitis is surgery in a hospital setting. Surgical intervention takes place under general anesthesia and, if there are medical indications, to save the life and health of the child, it can be combined with a caesarean section.

Intestinal infection without serious complications can be treated at home. The results of diagnostic studies determine the nature and dosage of the drugs used, which should be taken under the supervision of the attending physician. Antibiotics are prescribed only when absolutely necessary. If the woman's condition worsens, she is placed in a hospital.

Drug therapy for cystitis during pregnancy requires careful and careful selection of medications and their use only under the supervision of a specialist. In some cases, the introduction of drugs is carried out intravesically by catheterization.

The procedure is carried out by qualified medical staff in a medical institution.

If the disease proceeds without complications, after consulting a doctor, it is permissible to use folk remedies that have anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects - a decoction of dill seeds, rose hips, lingonberries.

In the treatment of colitis in a pregnant woman, in addition to drugs, the course includes a mandatory diet. From the diet it is necessary to exclude fresh bread, confectionery, cabbage, peas, beans, peanuts, as well as spicy seasonings.

Whatever the suspected cause of abdominal pain at 35 weeks of gestation, urgent medical attention is needed. This will help to establish a diagnosis in a timely manner, start treatment and avoid the development of complications that threaten the health and life of the mother and unborn child.

35 weeks pregnant

Your baby is already 35 weeks old. He not only formed and grew, but also became absolutely unique: he has a unique skin pattern and individual facial features.

Fetus at 35 weeks of gestation: movements, development, weight and size

Now the baby already weighs an average of 2400 g, but this figure may differ in each individual case. Starting from the 35th week of pregnancy, the baby gains weight very quickly, becoming heavier every week by 200-220 g. Its height can already exceed 46 cm - of course, it is quite crowded in the womb, and you clearly feel every movement.

Every day there is less and less space left in the uterus, therefore every push, every movement of the baby is felt very clearly by the woman.

The baby is already quite big and strong, sometimes he pushes his mother from the inside, which causes her very noticeable pain.

The frequency of movements of the mask remains the same: doctors say that at this time the expectant mother should “catch” at least 10 movements of the baby during half a day.

If the baby moves much more often, or, conversely, his movements are felt much less often, you should immediately consult a doctor. Increased intensity or lack of movement indicates that the baby is experiencing certain difficulties.

By the 35th week of pregnancy, the baby's organs and systems are formed and actively working. The adrenal glands secrete hormones that are responsible for the mineral and water-salt balance in a small organism.

Subcutaneous tissue continues to accumulate, now most intensively in the shoulder area. By birth, the baby will become beautiful and plump, the skin is smooth, even, pleasantly pink, round cheeks, fairly long hairs. However, there are also almost bald babies - all this is individual.

Your belly button now has long enough nails that it might even get scratched. The fact that the baby is curled up, and even upside down, absolutely does not cause him any discomfort. But the tummy can bring a number of inconveniences to mom.

Childbirth at 35 weeks of pregnancy

Despite the fact that the baby has already grown enough and all the life-supporting systems of the body have started to work, the time for childbirth has not yet come.

Of course, in order to guarantee its survival and further normal development, the baby must be brought to the mother.

But some babies already by the 35th week of pregnancy decide that they don't want to linger in their mother's tummy and persistently begin to move towards a new world.

One should not be particularly frightened and worried in this regard: if the birth occurred at the 35th week, the masik with a huge degree of probability will not only survive, but in the future will not lag behind in development from babies born on time. Of course, in each individual case, all this is individual, however, as practice confirms, most 35-week-old babies still live and grow quite safely over time.

By 35 weeks, the baby can already breathe on its own - the amount of surfactant in the lungs is sufficient. All its organs and systems are formed and developed.

In some cases, of course, it may be necessary for the baby to stay longer in the maternity hospital, possibly with connection to life support devices. The need for additional maintenance of the baby in this way will be determined by the doctor.

But even when the baby survives after birth due to artificial support, in the future he will most likely have time to get stronger and demonstrate the best indicators of development.

Expectant mother

The uterus slightly flattens the lungs with its mass, it has reached its peak - it rises at the level of 15 cm above the navel or 35 cm above the pubic bone. Shortness of breath can sometimes be very severe.

If it becomes impossible to breathe, get on all fours and slowly inhale and exhale deeply several times.

If your lips turn blue and your extremities become cold due to lack of air, call an ambulance and consult.

Your baby may begin to descend a little and you will notice that breathing becomes easier. However, do not worry if this does not happen: many babies do not go down to the birth itself.

It's getting harder and harder to bear a baby. You quickly get tired and can no longer walk for a long time, as before. Therefore, you try not to go far from home, but daily walks should be an indestructible rule for you - oxygen is vital for a baby.

Doctors do not recommend making long trips and especially flights at such a late date. If you need to go somewhere, enlist the support of a loved one and change position every 15 minutes: get up, walk around.

Sleep becomes more and more difficult. Frequent urination haunts - try not to drink a lot of fluids at night.

Pain at 35 weeks of pregnancy

Try to rest as much as possible and go to bed in case of any unpleasant symptoms - rest and relaxation in the supine position now will be the best way to deal with annoying discomfort.

You are probably almost used to the daily presence of painful sensations in the back, lower back, legs. A serious load on the back and legs provokes the appearance of pain, and even a strongly shifted center of gravity due to the large abdomen.

Surely you have noticed that the pain gets worse when you are on your feet for a long time, your excessive physical activity. Therefore, do not forget about wearing a prenatal bandage, avoid a long stay on your feet, try to unload your back more often.

Helps reduce the risk of exacerbation of pain regular warm-ups: change body position more often, stretch and warm up every 15-20 minutes.

Include in the complex of "warm-up" exercises circular movements of the pelvis - with their use, you can reduce and even prevent the occurrence of pain in the sacrum, thighs.

But, even if pains in the pelvic region, in the perineum are present, you will have to endure them: such sensations are associated with the natural preparation of the body for childbirth, when the pelvic bones gradually diverge, preparing the passage for the baby through the birth canal.

If you continued to work at the computer during pregnancy, do not be surprised to have pain in your hands, especially in your fingers and wrists. In the case of hemorrhoids, you will have to endure pain in the anus, however, in parallel, taking measures to treat it.

Perhaps from time to time headaches will make themselves felt. The recipe for their elimination is still the same: bed and rest, and always in a dark, cool, well-ventilated room. If the headache is severe, exhausting, resort to cool compresses, ask your spouse to give you a head massage.

Anxiety about the upcoming birth is added to the obvious general discomfort. You should not take sleeping pills. Better wake up your husband - let him calm you down. Listen to calm relaxing music, do not overeat at night.

No matter how much you want to lie on your back, try to sleep on your side. Additional pillows will help you find the most comfortable sleeping position. You may even have to sleep half-sitting, but you need to endure this time and still find some solution for yourself.

Very soon the nights will be able to become truly sleepless.

Belly at 35 weeks pregnant: pulling, sore, drooping

Pay close attention to abdominal pain: a pulling sensation in the abdomen that radiates to the lower back may indicate the approach of labor. Normally, there is no pain in the abdomen at 35 weeks of gestation. Irregular uterine contractions, the so-called training contractions of Braxton-Higgs, have become familiar.

True, if earlier they were not painful, now they can be quite noticeable.

Watch the intensity and severity of the contractions: if they acquire a certain frequency, are accompanied by increasing pain, and, moreover, against this background, there is an outflow of amniotic fluid - it's time for you to go to the hospital.

Abdominal prolapse, which is one of the harbingers of imminent labor, usually occurs between 36 and 38 weeks. In some cases, the abdomen may not drop at all until childbirth.

Or lowering earlier than usual - at 35 weeks pregnant.

But this does not mean that labor will begin in the next hours, after the stomach has dropped - women can wait a week or two weeks for the start of labor after the stomach has dropped.

Discharge

By the 35th week of pregnancy, the nature of vaginal discharge may change slightly: in normal creamy, light milky discharge, an admixture of mucus is observed. These are parts of the mucous plug, which closes the cervix until the end of pregnancy, protecting the baby from the penetration of pathogens.

In the last stages, the cervix softens, the cervical canal gradually opens up, thus, the mucous plug gradually separating in parts appears in the secretions. The cork can come out and everything - you will understand that this happened by finding a clot of thick mucus, possibly interspersed, streaked with blood.

If this happens, be prepared for an early delivery: the separation of the mucous plug is one of the harbingers.

Discharges of an uncharacteristic green, yellow, earthy color, discharges mixed with flakes, curdled or foaming, discharges with an unpleasant pungent odor are considered pathological.

Changes in discharge in this direction indicate the development of a genital infection, which is usually accompanied by itching and burning in the perineum, inflammation of the genital organs.

It is mandatory to treat the disease, no matter what pathogen it is caused, otherwise, you run the risk of “sharing” it with the baby when he passes through the birth canal.

Call 911 immediately if you notice blood in the discharge, if the discharge is generally bloody. The separation of blood from the genital tract indicates a high risk of placental abruption, a serious and complex pathology that can even have tragic consequences.

In theory, bleeding, in addition to abruption, can also be a symptom of placenta previa. However, this pathology has probably already been excluded after all the examinations and tests passed.

In any case, vaginal bleeding is an unfavorable symptom: if it appears, go to bed and call an ambulance without delay.

The appearance of liquid, watery, possibly yellowish or greenish discharge, which is actually amniotic fluid, requires the same action from a pregnant woman. The outflow of amniotic fluid is a signal that childbirth will begin in the next few hours. It happens that the waters pour out even against the background of contractions.

Therefore, do not hesitate to call the doctors for help. Keep in mind that amniotic fluid may not necessarily pour out all at once: it happens that the amniotic fluid leaks a little. This is possible with violation and deterioration of the fetal membranes.

But even then, do not postpone a visit to the doctor, because if the integrity of the fetal membranes is violated, an infection can penetrate to the fetus within a day.

Ultrasound at 35 weeks of gestation

Ultrasound at 35 weeks of gestation will help determine if everything is normal with the fetal membranes, whether the placenta is coping properly with its function, whether there are any threats to the baby. As before, with the help of ultrasound, the doctor will determine the size of the fetus and their compliance with the term, evaluate its heartbeat, and once again make sure that there are no pathologies and developmental anomalies.

When performing ultrasound, the quality and quantity of amniotic fluid are taken into account, the risk of cord entanglement is excluded. He will check the ultrasound and the degree of maturity of the placenta: the placenta is still in the second degree of maturity, but next week it will move to the third degree.

Once again, the correct presentation of the baby before childbirth will be confirmed - the head. If the baby has not taken the optimal position, the question of the possibility of delivery by caesarean section will be considered.

You are most likely already on maternity leave. But if not, then it is strongly recommended to abandon the work hassle and fuss if it tires you and makes you nervous.

Take care of yourself and the upcoming birth. Collect things for the hospital, master the technique of proper breathing, do exercises to relieve pain in the back and lower back (circular movements of the pelvis in different directions).

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