Twenty Ninth Week Of Pregnancy
It is now a good time to start stocking the nursery with baby care essentials. You can start packing your bag with all the things you know you will need at the hospital for your baby’s birth.
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This week, your baby is about the size of a squash. You will need plenty of vitamin C, folic acid, protein and iron to fulfill your growing baby’s increased nutritional demands. Let us now discuss, how your baby is growing this week?
This week, your baby is about the size of a squash. You will need plenty of vitamin C, folic acid, protein and iron to fulfill your growing baby’s increased nutritional demands. Let us now discuss, how your baby is growing this week?
- He or she now weighs about 2.5 pounds and is over 15 inches long from head to heel.
- The muscles and lungs of your baby are continuing to mature.
- Your baby’s head is growing bigger due to the rapid development of his or her brain.
- Your baby’s bones are soaking up lots of calcium this week. Each day, about 250 mg of calcium are deposited in your baby’s hardening skeleton. So, make sure you are eating or drinking good food sources of calcium.
What symptoms I can experience at 29 weeks pregnant?
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You may feel tired as your body is now working overtime to make a room for your baby. During week 29, you may continue to experience following symptoms-
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You may feel tired as your body is now working overtime to make a room for your baby. During week 29, you may continue to experience following symptoms-
- Frequent urination
- Constipation and gas
- Abdominal pain
- Shortness of breath
- Passing hard stools
What dietary tips I can follow at 29 weeks pregnant? Watch Video
As your baby’s brain development and overall growth are rapid, it’s now more important to follow a well nutritious and balanced diet. So, take stock of your diet and essential supplements.
As your baby’s brain development and overall growth are rapid, it’s now more important to follow a well nutritious and balanced diet. So, take stock of your diet and essential supplements.
Are you taking enough of the important nutrients in your diet? What about calcium? At this week, you should be consuming about 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium daily.
Ideally, you’re getting all the calcium which you need from your diet. Here are some excellent sources of calcium which you must include in your diet at this stage.
- Dairy products
- Almonds
- Beans
- Leafy greens
- Broccoli
- Spinach
What other things I should know at 29 weeks pregnant?
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During pregnancy, some women get something which is called “supine hypotensive syndrome”.
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During pregnancy, some women get something which is called “supine hypotensive syndrome”.
This occurs due to change in your heart rate and blood pressure when lying flat on your back that makes you feel dizzy till you change your position. If you stand up too quickly, you may feel lightheaded.
How to avoid “the spins”?
- Lie on your side rather than your back.
- Move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing.
So, take care of yourself accordingly.
