Ninth month of pregnancy

 Nine month of pregnancy refers to the gestational age of 32. At this period, although certain parts of the fetal brain have not yet matured, it has already approaching fully development.

Right now as you caress your tummy, your baby not only will respond to you with her or his whole body movements, the baby into your inside your womb can respond with facial expressions too. Not only that, the baby will react with light.

Now the fetal organs are all mature, the body round, the skin is shiny. Body length of about 45 cm, weighs about 2,500 grams.

Ninth month pregnancy pointers

1. During the ninth month of pregnancy, belly of the pregnant woman will grow bigger. Growing belly of pregnant woman can flustered asthma. Pay attention on your diet, not to overeat. Reduce on meal intake; snacking is considering part of your diet

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2. Light can enhance fetal brain development and maturity. It is suggested that the father of the child can use a flashlights to shine on the pregnant belly to give the baby light sensitivity training.

3. As the pregnant woman belly is growing, your digestive function continues to decline and this will more easily lead to constipation. Eat more of multi-fiber vegetables.

4. Again as pregnant woman belly is growing so as her weight. The heavy physical body of the pregnant woman will be a burden to their leg muscles. This will lead to cramps, pain. To reduce the pain massage your legs before you go to bed and your leg higher by putting pillows below it.

5. Majority of the pregnant women will be encounter low back pain during pregnancy. Do not be alarm the pain will go away after childbirth. 

New sensations:

The baby’s head is down, the uterus does not press the stomach and diaphragm so much, therefore heart burn, indigestion and breathlessness are happening less frequently. Perhaps urination will be more frequent due to the pressure on the urinary bladder. Sleep deficiency and carrying a heavy burden may cause tiredness. Vaginal elution is slicker and contains more slime, a bit of blood even. The elution may be brownish or pinkish, especially after inner examination and sexual intercourse. The skin and belly itch. You are preparing to “make a nest”. Do not be too enthusiastic! And do not get angry with everyone asking if you are still pregnant.

The way you look:

A big belly changes your center of gravity, so watch your balance. Your weight may stabilize on week 38. If you have gained 13 kg or less then the previous weight will return easily. The optimal weight gain to week 36 is 12 kg.

When will you give a birth to your child?

No one knows when your labor will start. Do not believe anyone who tells it any other way. There are symptoms that indicate the coming childbirth (uterus fundus is getting down, the front side of the baby is establishing, uterus cervix is opening). But “soon” may mean a few hours, three weeks or a longer period. Do not worry: your day or night will definitely come!

What you should do:

Hold your legs in horizontal position as often as possible so that you have no varix or swelling. Visit maternity ward center weekly. Buy a bra for breast- feeding and breast pads.

Prepare to go to the maternity hospital. You will need: a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, a towel, hygiene pads, breast pads, bra for breast feeding, a few pairs of dark panties, a dressing gown, two night gowns, your mobile phone, a passport, prenatal record, a camera, a spoon, a cup, a bit of food like some crackers, a chocolate bar, juice in a small pack, fruit-drops, perhaps you will need something to eat during birth pangs. And if it is standard in your maternity hospital – a bottle of champagne or a box of sweets for your midwife.