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Pregnancy Calendar : Week 34
How big is your baby?
Your baby will be weighing in at around 2.146kg (4.73 pounds) and measuring 45cm (17.72 inches).
How big are you?
Your uterus now sits about 14 cm above your bellybutton and about 34cm above your pubic symphysis.
You must remember that these measurements are purely as a guideline, as each pregnancy is different. What is important is that your uterus grows larger at an appropriate rate, which will lead to signs that your baby's growth and development is normal.
How is your baby developing and growing
Your baby is already starting to develop his/her immune system to help her fight against any infections.
The fingernails will be nearing the end of the fingers, and may even need to be trimmed within the first couple of days after birth.
Your baby's eyes will appear blue now, although they may change after the baby is a couple of weeks old.
When will your baby drop?
A few weeks before labor begins, you may notice a change in
your abdomen, and if you measured the distance from the top
of the uterus to the bellybutton or pubic symhysis, you may
notice that the distance is now less. This is known as lightening,
and occurs when the baby's head enters the birth canal.
With lightening you may experience a mixture of benefits
and problems, such as:
 Benefit: more room in your stomach, making you feel less
squashed, ability to breath easier.
Problem: More pressure on your bladder, anus and pelvic area.
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