What to Expect in Week 29 of Your Pregnancy

Twenty-Ninth Week of Pregnancy: Week by Week

At 29 weeks a woman has completed most of her pregnancy and in some cases has started warming up for delivery and labor pains. Reaching 29^th week of pregnancy successfully signifies that in case a baby has to be delivered at this point of time his chances of survival are at nearly 90%.

IN THIS ARTICLE

• My Baby at 29 Weeks Old
• 29 Weeks Pregnant Weight Gain
• Ultrasound at 29 Weeks

My Baby at 29 Weeks Old

At 29 weeks a baby has developed all his organs and his growth is now near completion. Following are some organ developments visible at this time:-

• During 29^th week internal organs like digestive tract, lungs and muscles continue to grow and mature. Airways in fetus continue to mature while numbers of alveoli and bronchioles go on increasing. If a baby is born at 29^th week then he will be able to breathe on his own. Respiratory system keeps on maturing until a child is of eight years.
• Baby at 29 weeks is 15.2 inches in length and 2.5 pounds in weight
• A baby starts looking like a newborn at 29 weeks as downy hair starts disappearing,
• Size of head grows so as to support developing and growing brain. The part of brain which is responsible for intelligence and personality of a baby matures at 29 weeks. Nerve cells are produced in billions as they will stop once a baby comes out of womb.
• Formation of permanent-teeth buds start in 29 weeks fetus.
• It is seen that a white layer of fat accumulates beneath a baby’s skin. It is in contrast with brown fat that was earlier present. Difference between brown and white fat is that brown helps in maintaining body temperature whereas white is an energy source. As a baby is inside a womb regulation of body temperature becomes necessary to keep a baby warm.
• A baby becomes more and more responsive to sound and light and his eyes start focusing

29 Weeks Pregnant Weight Gain

If a woman is 29 weeks pregnant, her idyllic weight gain must be between 19 and 25 pounds. One must consult a doctor in cases of both under and overweight. Uterus also rises above the bellybutton at nearly 3.5 -4 inches.

Symptoms For a 29 Week Pregnant Woman

• Frequent urination
• Depression or excessive mood swings
• Itchy skin
• Hot flashes
• Stretch marks
• Spider veins
• Varicose veins
• False labor pains
• Headaches
• Disturbing dreams
• Restlessness
• Insomnia
• Breathlessness
• Pain in round ligament
• Pain in pelvic area
• Pain in back, joint and hips
• Cramps in legs
• Constipation
• Heartburn and indigestion

Ultrasound at 29 Weeks

At 29 weeks, a doctor rarely prescribes an Ultrasound. If he finds it necessary only then will he do so. At 29 weeks, a baby looks like a replica of himself at time of birth.  One can easily hear a baby’s heartbeat through Ultrasound and catch him at different positions as he moves his thin limbs continuously. A 29 weeks pregnant video of ultrasound shoes a baby making various facial expressions. In many cases, a baby lies in breech position but as more time passes he/she changes its position to normal.