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Pregnancy Calendar Week 28

October 21st, 2010 | Author: pregnancy diary

Your Baby Growth and Development

Your baby is almost 15 inches and weighs over two pounds. By now her eyes are completely formed and she has even developed eyelashes. Your baby’s primary development during this time occurs within the brain, the amount of brain tissue begins to increase. Your baby’s brain also begins to develop the necessary grooves and indentations. He/she is beginning to get plumper and more fully formed. He may even have the appearance of some muscle toning. You will find out whether your baby is head, feet or bottom first in the womb. If you can feel the baby’s head pushing against your cervix, your baby is probably in the head first position.

Also, their industrious little bone marrow is now a major construction site for developing red blood cells, while their super-cute adrenal glands are actually producing androgen and estrogen—which will stimulate your hormones to begin milk production.

However, your baby’s final eye color won’t be determined until several months after his/her birth. Most light-skinned babies will be born with blue eyes, while most dark-skinned babies will have brown eyes at birth.

Mom during Pregnancy Calendar Week 28

At this point in your pregnancy, you have probably gained between 17 and 24 pounds. It is probably a good time to have a glucose tolerance test for gestational diabetes.

During pregnancy calendar week 28, you may be experiencing a variety of symptoms. Leg cramps, headaches, constipation, an itchy abdomen, insomnia, heartburn, and nasal congestion are common during this time. You may also notice hemorrhoids, varicose veins, or bleeding gums. If you have questions about any of your pregnancy symptoms, don’t hesitate to discuss your concerns with your healthcare provider. He/she needs to know about your symptoms in order to make informed decisions about your medical care.

Your breasts may begin to leak colostrum at this point, but don’t worry if they don’t. You will still be able to breastfeed if you choose to do so. Your doctor will probably want to see you every two weeks for a while, and he may wish to test for your blood type now to determine if you need what is called a Rhogam shot.

Common Pregnancy Symptoms in Week 28

• Breast Changes: tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola
• Frequent Urination
• Constipation
• Heartburn or Indigestion
• Headaches
• Stretch Marks
• Itching
• Round Ligament Pain
• Hemorrhoids

pregnant in week 28 have commonly asked Questions:

What is the Rh Factor?

There are four major blood types: A, B, AB, and O. On the surface of the red blood cells there is also a protein known as the Rh factor. If your blood has the Rh factor, then you are Rh-positive. If your blood does not have the Rh factor, then you are Rh-negative. While the Rh factor does not influence a person’s overall health, it can create problems during pregnancy. During your pregnancy, your healthcare provider will perform a simple blood test to check your blood type.Read more…

Why do I Need glucose tolerance test？

To start, during the second trimester, normally around your 23rd week of pregnancy your doctor will give you a blood test to determine your blood glucose level. This number is what tells the doctor if you have gestational diabetes or not. What is it? Should you be concerned if your doctor or midwife tells you that you have it? It isn’t very common, but many women are concerned about gestational diabetes in pregnancy. In reality, gestational diabetes only affects about 135,000 women, or 4% of pregnancies a year. Gestational diabetes is caused by your body not being able to create and use all the insulin it needs for the pregnancy. Without insulin, glucose can not leave the body and it builds up to high levels. This is called hyperglycemia.Read more…

What is Colostrum?

Colostrum is a thick and sticky, yellow to orange colored milk that is created by your breasts to give your baby the nutrition he needs immediately after birth. It is low in fat, high in carbohydrates and has a laxative effect on the baby which helps him pass the first meconium stools that are sitting in his intestines. This also helps get rid of the bile and helps lessen the chance of jaundice in your newborn.Read more…

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What is Colostrum?

October 21st, 2010 | Author: pregnancy diary

Colostrum is a thick and sticky, yellow to orange colored milk that is created by your breasts to give your baby the nutrition he needs immediately after birth. It is low in fat, high in carbohydrates and has a laxative effect on the baby which helps him pass the first meconium stools that are sitting in his intestines. This also helps get rid of the bile and helps lessen the chance of jaundice in your newborn.

Some women begin leaking colostrum weeks or months before delivery. For first time moms who are unaware of what this is it can be a bit frightening and worrisome until they talk to their doctor or midwife who assure them it is normal. First time moms may start leaking colostrum during the third trimester, while previous mothers may start leaking as early as the second trimester.

Not only does it provide nutrition, but also contains cells that act as agents in protecting your newborn against germs. The concentration of immune factors is much higher in the colostrum than it is in the later mature milk that your baby will receive when your milk comes in. Colostrum is also a 100% safe vaccine for your baby. Many parents will refuse to have theeye drops delivered to their babies after birth, and will instead use their colostrum to rub on their babies eyes in hopes of killing bacteria and preventing infection. This vaccine is referred to as immunoglobulin A (IgA) and is different from the immunoglobulin G (IgG) that your baby received from the placenta while you were pregnant.

If you do not start leaking colostrum during your pregnancy, it is not a cause for concern. Not all pregnant women leak before their baby is born and it is not known to have any effect on the success or failure of a mother nursing her newborn.

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Why do I Need glucose tolerance test？

October 21st, 2010 | Author: pregnancy diary

To start, during the second trimester, normally around your 23rd week of pregnancy your doctor will give you a blood test to determine your blood glucose level. This number is what tells the doctor if you have gestational diabetes or not. What is it? Should you be concerned if your doctor or midwife tells you that you have it? It isn’t very common, but many women are concerned about gestational diabetes in pregnancy. In reality, gestational diabetes only affects about 135,000 women, or 4% of pregnancies a year. Gestational diabetes is caused by your body not being able to create and use all the insulin it needs for the pregnancy. Without insulin, glucose can not leave the body and it builds up to high levels. This is called hyperglycemia.

If your doctor tells you that you have gestational diabetes you should start treatment immediately. Treatment includes a special diet and meal plans designed to keep the sugar levels down. It also includes exercise and physical activity. Treatment helps you to avoid a c-section because of a too-large baby, while it also gives you a chance for a healthy pregnancy and birth, and a healthy baby.

Happily, gestational diabetes appears during pregnancy and normally goes away after you deliver your baby. However, once you develop gestational diabetes, you have a very good chance of getting it again in subsequent pregnancies. Having gestational diabetes can also lead to the possibility of your having type 2 diabetes later in life.Following are certain things you may be able to do to help avoid either of these conditions:
• Lose weight
• Get Regular exercise
• Maintain a healthy nutrition

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What is the Rh Factor?

October 21st, 2010 | Author: pregnancy diary

There are four major blood types: A, B, AB, and O. On the surface of the red blood cells there is also a protein known as the Rh factor. If your blood has the Rh factor, then you are Rh-positive. If your blood does not have the Rh factor, then you are Rh-negative. While the Rh factor does not influence a person’s overall health, it can create problems during pregnancy. During your pregnancy, your healthcare provider will perform a simple blood test to check your blood type.

If you are Rh-negative and your baby’s father is Rh-positive, your baby may be Rh-positive. Many Rh-negative women develop antibodies to an Rh-positive baby. This can cause your body to respond as if it were allergic to your baby. If this happens, your antibodies may enter the placenta, attack your baby’s blood, and produce anemia.

In order to prevent problems, injection of Rh immunoglobulin, a blood product designed to prevent sensitization of an Rh-negative mother will be recommend by your healthcare provider. This treatment is only good for your current pregnancy. If you decide to have additional children, you may need a repeat dose of the Rh immunoglobulin.

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