WEEK THIRTY-THREE

WEEK THIRTY-THREE

Week thirty-three is here, excited yet?

The development of baby

• All organ systems are completing their development
• Baby measures eighteen inches and weights almost five pounds

The development of mom

• Increased pressure
• Some moodiness and anxiety
• Breasts still swelling

What baby is feeling

• Baby is doing well and just gaining weight to be ready for the outside
world.

What mom is feeling

• If you’re feeling a little tired of talking about your impending
motherhood, ask your friends to take you out for a girls night in –
movies and munchies – and put pregnancy on the list of things to not
talk about.
Specific needs for the week
• Make sure that your doctor tests for Group B strep as well as any other
birth defects that you might be concerned about. If they can’t test
you, you can send blood samples to a private lab.
Specific concerns for the week
• If your baby is in a breech position, your doctor may attempt to shift it
to a more favorable position for delivery. However, this doesn’t
always work as baby can move right back.

Special tip for mom

• Sometimes a pregnancy can make the mom and partner less likely to
talk about romantic things. Schedule a date night to reestablish your
romantic relationship – without the wine, of course.