Week 35

My Baby This Week

2.3 kg and growing! That’s how heavy your baby is! You might feel a numbness in your pelvic region due to the extra weight of the uterus. Because his feet are facing upward, when he kicks, you will feel it in your rib cage! Don’t be alarmed. That just confirms that baby is in the correct position!
If baby doesn’t turn, it will be a potential “breeched” case. This happens in 3% of all full term babies.

Your doctor will advise you whether it will necessary for you to undergo a cesarean section. It is actually possible for the doctor to turn the baby around from the outside.

What’s Happening To My Body?

You should be seeing your doctor every week by now. Your Gynecologist will also do a bacterial culture test to ensure that you don’t have Group B streptococci (GBS). GBS is harmless to adults, but can cause meningitis, blood infections and other problems in newborns. About 20% of pregnant mothers have this bacteria – hence it’s important to screen for this. If you are a carrier, don’t despair! You’ll be treated with antibiotics when you are in labor, and this will significantly reduce chances of your baby’s infection.