The important index of 36 weeks fetus and answers the most common questions of pregnant mothers

36 weeks gestation is also when the mother is entering the last most important month in her pregnancy journey. The indicators and answers from the obstetrician will help mothers feel more secure this week.

36 weeks pregnant, is the mother about to give birth?

The important index of the fetus at 37 weeks and answers the concerns of the pregnant mother

 

36 weeks gestation

36 weeks gestation - How much does my baby need to reach?

By this month, a baby at 36 weeks is already quite large. If possible, imagine that the baby is now like a long, large melon lying in her belly. The average length of the fetus is about 47-48cm and weighs about 2.6-2.9kg.

The indicators of pregnancy at 36 weeks should be mastered to prevent abnormalities

6 key indicators that mothers need to master to evaluate the health and development of a 36-week fetus including bipolar diameter, femur length, fetal weight, head circumference, abdominal circumference and ratio length from head to toe.

Pregnancy index of 36 weeks + 0

Bipolar diameter (BPD): 83-95 mm, average 89mm

Femur Length (FL): 64- 76mm, average 68mm

Waist circumference (AC): 285-358mm, average 322mm

Head Circumference (HC): 309-347mm, average 328mm

Estimated Weight (EFW): 2335-3291g, average 2813g

Pregnancy index of week 36 + 1

Bipolar diameter (BPD): 83-95 mm, average 89mm

Femur Length (FL): 66- 77mm, average 68mm

Waist Circumference (AC): 285-361mm, average 324mm

Head Circumference (HC): 310-348mm, average 329mm

Estimated Weight (EFW): 2360-3327g, average 2844g

Pregnancy index of 36 + 2 weeks

Bipolar diameter (BPD): 83-95 mm, average 89mm

Femur Length (FL): 65- 77mm, average 69mm

Waist circumference (AC): 285-363mm, average 325mm

Head Circumference (HC): 310-348mm, average 329mm

Estimated Weight (EFW): 2386-3363g, average 2874g

Pregnancy index of 36 + 3 weeks

Bipolar diameter (BPD): 83-95 mm, average 89mm

Femur Length (FL): 65- 77mm, average 69mm

Waist circumference (AC): 285-336mm, average 326mm

Head Circumference (HC): 311-349mm, average 330mm

Estimated Weight (EFW): 2411-3399g, average 2905g

Pregnancy index of 36 + 4 weeks

Bipolar diameter (BPD): 84-96 mm, average 90mm

Femur Length (FL): 65-78mm, average 69mm

Waist circumference (AC): 285-369mm, average 327mm

Head Circumference (HC): 312-350mm, average 331mm

Estimated Weight (EFW): 2437-3435g, average 2936g

Pregnancy index of 36 + 5 weeks

Bipolar diameter (BPD): 84-96 mm, average 90mm

Femur Length (FL): 65-78mm, average 69mm

Waist circumference (AC): 285-372mm, average 328mm

Head circumference (HC): 313-351mm, average 332mm

Estimated Weight (EFW): 2462-3471g, average 2967g

Pregnancy index of 36 + 6 weeks

Bipolar diameter (BPD): 84-96 mm, average 90mm

Femur Length (FL): 66- 79mm, average 70mm

Waist circumference (AC): 285-374mm, average 330mm

Head circumference (HC): 313-352mm, average 332mm

Estimated Weight (EFW): 2488-3507g, average 2997g

Your baby's indicators may fluctuate slightly from the above average, so mothers should not be too worried because these are only relative numbers to track the normal development of the baby.

Amniotic fluid index at 36 weeks

At 36 weeks of pregnancy, the amount of amniotic fluid of the fetus will increase to 800ml or more. If the mother's amniotic fluid level is between 6-18cm, it means that the baby is normal and safe.

But less than 5cm and more than 25cm are a sign of a dangerous amniotic fluid condition. Mother needs to be closely monitored and treated under the guidance of a doctor to ensure the safety of the fetus.

 

36 weeks pregnant mother needs to have a more accelerated diet

Does diet help mothers speed up the baby's weight at this time?

36 weeks gestation is also when the baby has a very fast growth rate. This is also the stage to decide whether your baby's weight or weight is up to the standard at birth or not.

If the baby is still underweight (less than the average of 2.8kg), the mother needs to change the diet and diet to help improve the fetal weight.

In addition to moderate rest, ensuring adequate sleep each day, and regular exercise, pregnant mothers can add these foods in their daily meals for babies to grow up quickly and in time for delivery.

- Sweet potatoes: Daily eating, steamed, boiled or baked are all good for mothers.

- Fresh milk without sugar or cereal powder: Drink with meals

- Orange juice: Every day 1 cup

- Sugar cane juice: 2-3 cups / week

- Boiled chicken eggs: One fruit a day

- Coconut water: Every day 1 cup of coconut water.

- Porridge Green bean carp : 2 meals / week

- Increase eating seafood, shrimp, and fish from 2-3 meals / week.

- Add a lot of dark green vegetables and fruits to daily meals to help fight gas and indigestion (make mothers more susceptible to anorexia), provide vitamins, minerals and especially folic for your baby.

Do the kicks of the 36-week fetus make mothers worried?

Many mothers complain that from this week onwards the fetus often kicks a lot and kicks hard. According to the advice of experts, in the case of the fetus kicking more than usual, it is considered medically a normal phenomenon or even good because the baby has felt the outside environment better. and his response is also better through his kick.

However, if the baby pedals less or does not pedal, the mother should pay special attention to keep track of the number of times the machine . Preventing possible mishaps.

The contractions are more likely to occur around 36 weeks gestation

Stomach cramps will appear with more frequency from this week onwards. This is the uterine response to rehearsal for when the baby is about to be born.

A safe cramp will only last from 30 seconds-2 minutes and will not cause pain for pregnant mothers. At this time, the mother just needs to rest and not change position suddenly.

But if the mother sees a long, continuous occurrence, this is an alarming sign of the risk of preterm birth. Mom needs to quickly see a doctor to ensure the safety of both mother and fetus.

Will sex from this week onwards affect the fetus?

 

Mothers should note the positions of intercourse on their side to be suitable for 36 weeks pregnancy

Mom is entering the last and most important month of pregnancy. Both physical injuries and impact can cause the problem of preterm delivery.

However, doctors still completely encourage mothers in good health if they want to continue "having sex" this month. Mom just needs to pay attention to the relationship position to ensure more comfortable and comfortable during sex.

In addition, if the mother has had a history of miscarriage, premature birth, symptoms of uterine prolapse, ... then it must be absolutely avoided at this time.