Week 34 Of Your Pregnancy

As you go through your pregnancy week by week, different changes occurs in your baby. Your baby may now be as long as 44 centimetres, head to toe and weigh around 2.25 kilos.

Week 34 Of Your Pregnancy

In this week, the protective vernix (that white, waxy coating that protects the baby’s skin) begins to thicken. Your baby will likely arrive covered in this, especially in the folds under his arms, behind his ears, and in the groin area.

Changes To Your Body

Your body may feel a little lighter than it has recently. This is called dropping, lightening or engagement. The lighter feeling is an indication that your baby is settling into your lower pelvis.

If you see a blood tinged, extra thick discharge then this is a sign that your mucus plug is dropping. The mucus plug blocks your cervix during pregnancy to keep your uterus safe from germs. Many women lose these plugs up to two weeks before their labor begins.

Lifestyle Considerations

This is the week that you need to put together a birth plan with your doctor. This means making decisions about who will be in the room while you are in labor, what you like to drink or eat and what your preferences are when it comes to relieving pain.

Good Advice

If you are a single mum, consider hiring a doula (a trained birth assistant) to support you during or after labor.