Baby development

The development at 29 weeks of gestation, which is 7 months of pregnancy, is marked by the positioning of the baby in the best position to come into the world, usually upside down in the uterus, remaining so until delivery.

But if your baby hasn't turned around yet, don't worry because he still has many weeks left to change his position.

Photos of the fetus at 29 weeks

Fetal development at 29 weeks

At 29 weeks, the baby is very active, changing positions constantly. He moves and plays a lot with the umbilical cord inside the mother's belly, which causes tranquility when he knows that everything is fine, but it can also cause some discomfort, as some babies can move a lot during the night, disturbing the mother's rest.

The organs and senses continue to develop and new cells multiply at all times. The head is growing and the brain is very active, gaining this week the function of controlling the rhythm of breathing and body temperature from birth. The skin is no longer wrinkled but is now red. The baby's skeleton is increasingly rigid.

If you are a boy, this week the testicles descend from the kidneys close to the groin, towards the scrotum. In the case of girls, the clitoris becomes a little more prominent, because it has not yet been covered by the vaginal lips, a fact that will only occur completely in the last weeks before birth.

Fetus size at 29 weeks

The size of the 29-week-old fetus is approximately 36.6 centimeters in length and weighs about 875 g.

Changes in women

The changes in the woman at 29 weeks are the occurrence of possible numbness and increased swelling in the hands and feet, causing pain and varicose veins, due to difficulties in blood circulation. The use of elastic stockings is recommended, lifting the legs for a few minutes, especially at the end of the day, wearing comfortable shoes, taking light walks and avoiding standing for a long time. Colostrum, which is the first milk produced, can leave the mother's breast and has a yellowish appearance. In some women there may be an increase in vaginal discharge.

There is also the possibility of some contractions beginning to occur, usually without pain and of short duration. They are known as Braxton-Hicks contractions and will prepare the uterus for delivery.

The urinary frequency may increase due to compression of the bladder by the increasing enlargement of the uterus. If this occurs it is important to speak with the doctor so that any possibility of urinary tract infection is ruled out.

At this stage of pregnancy, a woman normally has an increase in weight of approximately 500 g per week. If this value is exceeded, guidance by a qualified professional to avoid excessive weight gain is important, as it may be one of the first signs of developing high blood pressure problems during pregnancy.

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