Third Trimester
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Week 34: Vernix Thickens
The protective vernix coating on baby's skin is getting thicker. Most babies born at 34 weeks do very well with some NICU support. You're in the home stretch!
Your baby is the size of a...
🍈 Cantaloupe!
Length45 cm
Weight2146 g
Week34 of 40
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👶 Baby Development
- ✓Vernix caseosa coating thickens
- ✓Central nervous system is maturing
- ✓Lungs are nearly mature
- ✓Fat layers continue to develop for temperature regulation
- ✓Baby weighs about 4.5-5 pounds
- ✓Most organs are fully developed except lungs and brain
💊 Common Symptoms
- •Extreme fatigue — nesting instinct may kick in
- •Pelvic pain (SPD — symphysis pubis dysfunction)
- •Vision changes — slightly blurry (normal)
- •Increased vaginal discharge
- •Braxton Hicks contractions stronger
- •Feeling very full after small meals
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✅ To-Do This Week
- Give in to the nesting instinct — organize and clean!
- Double-check hospital bag is packed
- Install baby monitor if using one
- Set up a diaper station upstairs AND downstairs
- Test drive your route to the hospital
- Arrange childcare for other children during delivery
🩺 Questions for Your Doctor
- ?Is my vision change normal or concerning?
- ?How mature are the baby's lungs now?
- ?Am I at risk for early delivery?
- ?When will you check for cervical dilation?
- ?What are the final tests before delivery?
- ?What is the plan if I develop preeclampsia?
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