Pregnancy Week 29
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Inside Pregnancy Week 29
Baby will be rapidly gaining weight now until delivery, and will double or maybe even triple present weight. Hard to believe it now, as you probably feel like you are already at maximum capacity. The baby's head is in proportion, and the head is growing along with all the brain expansion. Don't worry, the flexible structure of the skull allows for that big noggin to pass through during birth. The brain is controlling breathing and maintaining body temperature, although not perfectly. Even newborns have problems keeping their body temperature in check, thus you need to be careful not to overdress or allow them to get too chilled. Sensory awareness continues to be more and more sophisticated, and baby probably already has some taste and odor preferences and dislikes as well. Baby will be moving to a head-down position in the next few weeks most likely, however some babies will pop back and forth making it a guessing game until the end.
Pregnancy Symptoms You May Feel During Week 29
The top of the uterus is 3-4" above the belly button. All the physical changes will often lead to a pretty constant battle for some pregnant women with constipation. Remember a high fiber/grain diet will help, as will plenty of fluids, regular exercise and if that's not enough, an over the counter remedy like Metamucil should be good. If you still battle with it, ask your doctor about cutting back or stopping iron supplements, which are notorious with backing up the works. However, do NOT use a laxative or mineral oil while pregnant.
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Not quite half of all pregnant women experience varicose veins. This is not to be confused with spider veins, which resemble their name and disappear after delivery. Varicose veins are rather like stretch marks in terms of you may be more or less predisposed to getting them depending on your genetics. They might just be unsightly, or they can cause discomfort or pain. To try to keep them from becoming a problem, avoid overdoing heavy lifting, keep your weight on track, and avoid prolonged sitting and standing which keeps you from having good circulation. There are special support hose for the situation. Good news is, they should improve or go away within a few months of delivering baby.
Preparing for Baby
You've probably begun, or finished birthing classes now, and have a good idea of your best case scenario plan for birth. However, it's a very good idea to sit down with your partner and have a very honest talk about realistic expectations not just for the birth, but how your partner thinks he/she will handle it all. Squeamishness? Discomfort with the situation? Talk it through. It might be in everyone's best interests to have a back up partner to help your partner, or perhaps even a doula. Knowing ahead of time what issues might be problematic gives you both a chance to plan and prepare to make things go smoother.
Pregnancy Lifestyle
While the first few weeks of pregnancy are crucial in terms of what the developing baby needs and what can do harm, now is another crucial growth time for the baby. You need to make sure you are getting the right vitamins and minerals to the rapidly growing fetus. The basics:
- 3-4 servings of fruits and vegetables;
- 9 servings of grains/cereals;
- 3 servings of dairy;
- and 3 servings of meat, eggs, beans, peas or nuts.
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Im 29 weeks pregnant with my first baby girl! im pretty small for 29 weeks, iv had a normal pregnancy so far. my only issue not being able to sleep at night. but other than that, baby is being good :-) due july 23 2013, its funny same day of my birthday!
I'm 29 weeks and 3 days. this is my first pregnancy and i'm having a baby girl. i have had a wonderful pregnancy no sickness and very little issues other than sleep as well. i find myself up all night and of course she up too kicking nd wiggling keeping me company in the late night hours. i'm so excited to meet her countdown until july 22 2013!!!!
I'm 29 weeks and 6 days. i have a boy already i'm having a girl this time. this pregnancy is hard then i thought. when i was pregnant with my boy it was easy. i've been in pain since i was five months. i'm really to have this baby. i haven't able to go shopping so for the baby i don't know if i'm having a baby shower. i'm ben so much pain i just want to have this baby. good luck to all 2013 babies! i keep u in my prayer. god bless u.
I'm 29 weeks and 6 days. i have a boy already i'm having a girl this time. this pregnancy is hard then i thought. when i was pregnant with my boy it was easy. i've been in pain since i was five months. i'm really to have this baby. i haven't able to go shopping so for the baby i don't know if i'm having a baby shower. i'm ben in
29 weeks and 5 days. baby number 3, i have two boys already..waiting patiently for my daughter. let me just say i didn't know what i was missing until i went shoping for her. they keep all the cute stuff for girls!:-). back pain and breathlessness is all i can complain about. good luck to all you moms-to-be.
Hello, i am 29 weeks and 5 days pregnant 72 days left to go very excited and i have all of my items gathered for my newborn daughter.
29 weeks 5 days pregnant with my 3 child. i have two girls already (ages 11 and 7) and this one will be a boy! i have had a pretty easy pregnancy so far. i wasn't as sick with this baby as i was with the girls, just really tired. i have experienced a lot of heartburn this week, and a few contractions. nothing major though. since this will defintely be my last i am trying to enjoy the ride, but i am still really anxious at the same time. i can't wait to lay on my stomach again, run and play with the kids, and just be normal. but, this is all worth it for my little prince. good luck to everyone!
Hi i m 29 weeks today this is my first baby very excited but lots of problem going on this preg having kidney condition.. hydronephrities..ovarian cyst both overies.. but still nocomplain it's a challenge for me so guys don't worry take it easy .. at the end u going to c u little angles and little monkeys lol which will make u laugh n u 4gt everything!!:))
Today is week 29, day 5...i have 72 days left to go!! i am 40 yrs old and already have an 18 yr old and a 16 yr old. this pregnancy is far different from the first two!! it's so amazing and i am so blessed to be able to experience this again!!
Hello,i am 29 weeks and ill be having my daughter at the of june.this is my first child! and i am very anxious to have her.my pregnancy went by fast now that i think about it..i am enjoying every moment of it..my only problem is that my back really hurts when i lay down at night to get some rest.is there anything i could do to relax better and get a good nights rest??
29 wks today. had ms from 5 wks 2 days. on zofran and had to take loa w/o pay from work. i go back when schoolresumes in late august. had just started so ddnt qualify for fmla or std or anytng. anyone had this situation? how did you cope financially? the stress of worrying is taking an emotional toll.
I'm 29 weeks and my pregnancy is going by really fast..!!! only thing i can complain about is this terrible heartburn and the fact that she move all day longgg...lol..but its cool since this is my 2nd child and its another girl..i already know what 2 expect!!!!
Am 29 weeks pregnant 1 day to enter 30,and my doctor says am due by 29 april or may 20th,is it possible or how coz i do not understand.plse help me.
I'm 29 weeks and feel pretty good. a little tired at times and swollen feet at the end of the day but other than that feel great! can't wait to meet her in 10 weeks.
Pregnancy sickness is back! was really sick until 20 weeks and now i've got it back again.
I'm 28 weeks & 5 days with my first . it's a boy . i'm so tired all the time , my back hurts , stomach feels heavy , & heart burn is the worst . so ready to meet this little guy . i worry myself to death . always worried if he is okay or not . but he moves around so much . i'm having an okay pregnancy ! just miserable ! (:
I will be 29 weeks on friday with my 2nd child. never experienced morning sickness but the heartburn and backache has just started. no swollen feet yet (thank god).i cannot wait to bring my little girl into the world.
I am jus excited.experiencing shortness of breath,back aches and heartburns.cant wait to kiss my son.pregnancy is so exciting and fulfilling.enjoying every moment of it.
This is my 4th baby. 29+1 wks and cant wait 2 meet my baby now pregnace gone pretty fast but might have some thing 2 do with lookin after my other 3 young children which are 5 3 and 2 yrs old, had terrible morrin sickness every day till i was 5mths and still have days when it comes back, get terrible leg cramps in the middle of the night some times makes me cry its that painful :o(. have u heart burn n acid n havin a few braxton hick, and im is soo much pain wen i walk, i swaer the more u have the worst the pregnance is, i have gone thou the works this time, with my others i only ever had 1 or 2 things wrong but this baby has had everything. the sickness i never had at all with my 3 girls so as iv had so much of it then many be this baby is a boy :o), gdluck 2 every1 :o) hope i didnt moan 2 much x
29 weeks and 2 days with baby #5.... a girl this time! her brothers are thrilled, and i'm enjoying buying pink for a change. feeling very uncomfortable at this point... i feel further along than i am! baby is measuring small, ive had morning sickness from the get go which i'm on meds for, and cold after cold after cold! some braxton hicks which are uncomfortable, leg aches, killer heartburn, and horrendous pelvic bone pain. i hate walking, or rolling over in bed. other than that (lol) i feel great. so excited to meet my baby girl, but it feels like its never going to end!!
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29 weeks 5 days.! i feel pretty good most of the time count down to my due date july 23rd 2013
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