Welcome to week 33 pregnancy newsletter! Here we'll explain one of pregnancy's oddest mysteries...
You and your baby
Your baby at 33 weeks
Baby's been swallowing amniotic fluid which is sitting in the little one's tum as 'meconium' a sticky green-black substance. This may make its appearance as their first bowel movement.
You at 33 weeks
You may see a darkish line appearing down the middle of your tummy. This is called the 'linea nigra'. It's actually a very faint existing line in the skin which has been darkened by a pregnancy hormone. It disappears a few weeks after birth.
Eating more is good: you both need to keep your strength up for the big day. But be wary of putting on more than 1lb a week at this stage. Excessive weight gain could be linked to hypertension so always speak to your GP or midwife if you have any concerns about your weight.
Pregnancy:
Hicks or kicks?
Just a reminder that around now you might be noticing Braxton Hicks contractions. These can feel like the onset of labour but are just a practice. It is worth reading up on how to tell when your labour really starts.
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