At pregnancy week 33 you will start experiencing strong foetal movements inside the womb. But there is a lot more you’ll experience. Read on to know more.
How Big is Your Baby?
At 33 weeks, your little one is about the size of a baby pineapple, or roughly 30cm, and weighs 2kg. No wonder you’re starting to feel heavy!
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Your Baby’s Development
In this week by week pregnancy guide, you’ll learn that:
- Your baby can now differentiate between day and night as the light passes through the thin uterine wall.
- He/she will be closing and opening his eyes during sleeping and waking up times.
- He/she has developed an immune system of his own.
- He/she has also learnt how to breathe now.
- His/her bones are hardening.
- He/she is also undergoing some major brain development.
Pregnancy Symptoms
- Since your metabolic rate has reached its peak at pregnancy week 33, you will be left feeling overheated all the time.
- Sleep has become elusive with the hormonal rush, regular trips to the bathroom, leg cramps, and heartburn.
- Headaches and feeling anxious all the time will become a common affair.
- You will start experiencing strong foetal movements inside the womb.
- Your nails will become brittle because of hormonal activities.
- If your belly starts hurting when you change positions on bed, it might be because of the round ligament pain. This is described as a sharp or jabbing pain usually in the belly or groin area that is, unfortunately, common during pregnancy.
- Shortness of breath will become routine at pregnancy week 33.
- You may feel clumsy and become forgetful of even the smallest things.
Pregnancy Care
- Avoid exercising and eating close to your bedtime.
- While exercising, you must not indulge in anything strenuous.
- Ensure that you stick to healthy eating.
- Keep yourself hydrated by drinking at least eight to 10 glasses of water every day. Avoid aerated drinks.
Your Checklist
- To ease down anxiety, pamper yourself with a warm bath.
- Drink a warm cup of milk before sleeping and listen to your favourite soundtrack to help you soothe down.
- If you are planning on cord blood banking, sign up for it now.
Your next week: 34 weeks pregnant
Your previous week: 32 weeks pregnant
Do you have questions on this week by week pregnancy guide? What are your current concerns, mums? Leave us a comment below!
