Your baby’s skin is beginning to look less red and wrinkled. Fat continues to get deposited under the skin. The bones are all beginning to harden except for the skull because the skull needs to remain soft and flexible for delivery. During these final weeks in the womb, you baby will be kicking forcefully, using senses to observe the environment, and sleeping. Babies at this stage can even experience deep REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.
Content verified by Dr. Shubhi GuptaThird Trimester
Week 33
7
Weeks to go!
Your baby is about the size of a small pineapple. Bones continue hardening, although the skull remains soft to help with delivery. Regular kicks, rolls, and stretches should continue.
Weight
1700g
Length
28.3 cm
Days Left
49
Expert Advice
Reviewed by: Dr. Sangeeta Malhotra Medical Superintendent CGHS Maternity and Gynea Hospital, Delhi
“At this stage of pregnancy, call your doctor immediately if you detect signs of early labour, experience unusual shortness of breath, or notice decreased fetal movement (i.e. if you don’t count six to 10 movements in an hour).”
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