WEEK THIRTY-FOUR

WEEK THIRTY-FOUR

Now that you’re in the ninth month of your pregnancy, you might think that
you’re almost done, but you still have a little ways to go.

The development of baby

• Baby weighs over five pounds and measures almost eighteen inches
• Baby will start to get ready to shift

The development of mom

• Increased frequency of urination
• More contractions
• Increased fatigue

What baby is feeling

• While baby might not realize this, he or she is getting ready to come
through the birth canal.

What mom is feeling

• Restlessness
• Irritability
Specific needs for the week
• You might want to start thinking about choosing a pediatrician this
week and setting up a consultation with the doctor when you deliver.
By checking your insurance and getting references from other moms,
you’ll be sure to find someone that you can talk to about your child.
Specific concerns for the week
• Pay extra attention to the number of kicks and pokes you are feeling.
You might be feeling less intense movement, but it should still be
there.

Special tip for mom

• Start looking into breastfeeding classes or seminars if you’re
considering breastfeeding once the baby is born. If not, start
researching the formulas that might work best for baby.