34 Weeks pregnant: Baby Size, Symptoms, What to Eat, Pregnancy Tips

Highlights
Your Baby’s Development
Mother’s Changing Body
Pregnancy Symptoms
Pregnancy Tips

Highlights

The Color Red

The baby will now be able to recognize color with red being the first color. Since the inside of the uterus is red, the cone cells for red are first to develop.

Numb Or Tingling Fingers

As in the previous weeks, this week too there is a chance that you might experience pain, tingling, or numbness in your fingers due to carpal tunnel syndrome. Inform your doctor about it immediately before the symptoms worsens.

Pregnancy Milestone

At week 34, you’re in the eighth month.

Your Baby’s Development

Week 34
Baby’s Growth

How Big is Your Baby?

This week, your baby grows as long as 20 inches and weighs around 2 kg. The central nervous system is still maturing and the lungs are almost developed to survive outside the womb.

The baby’s fingernails will be completely formed by the end of this week. Now your baby can hear sounds clearly so you can start talking and singing to him/her.

Your little junior is actively practicing a sleep schedule by closing the eyes while sleeping and opening them while awake.

Mother’s Changing Body

Pregnancy Symptoms

Your Baby form

Pregnancy Tips

Fast growing nails and hair are some of the perks of pregnancy. With a manicure and hair spa, you can look glowing in spite of the pregnancy discomforts.
Take short naps throughout the day to beat tiredness and fatigue.
If there is swelling in your ankle or feet, try to walk for a while and avoid sitting or standing for a long time. Keep your feet high on an elevated foot rest for better results.
Have you decided on the hospital for your delivery? Take a trip to the hospital, see if you are comfortable and make an informed decision.