Popp Jnr's development at 33 weeks... Bub's skull bones are still pliable and aren't completely joined, making it easier to exit from the birth canal. But the bones in the rest of her body are hardening. Her skin is also gradually becoming less red and wrinkled. She now weighs about 4.2 pounds / 2 kilograms and measures approximately 17 inches/ 44 centimetres from head to toe. We started our antenatal classes last Tuesday. They run every Tuesday for four weeks. Last week it was all about the stages of labour and labour positions. They also showed us a video that wasn't as graffic as I thought it would be but still put everything into perspective. Tonight we talked about pain relief and the unforseen situations that can arise when in labour eg; c-sections. The next two weeks will be about "post-baby" ie, how to put a nappy (diaper) on and swaddling techniques. I am going to have to rummage through the boxes of dolls at my parents house because we need a pretend baby to practice on.
I have also booked myself into "Yoga Baby" every Thursday for six weeks. My sister Kelly did it when she was pregnant with Harry and she said it was helpful during labour. I'm doing the "Active Birth Yoga" class in which we practice yoga postures and breathing exercises that prepare us for the birth. The classes also explore topics that will increase the potential of achieving an Active Birth. Kelly has said to be prepared for a bit of a "tree hugging" experience so it will be interesting.
I now only have 2 1/2 weeks left of work and I am looking forward to it. I am getting really uncomfortable sitting at the desk all day especially when bub decides to sit right under my rib cage.
No comments:
Post a Comment