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Your Pregnancy – Week 33


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Your baby’s development – week 33

Your baby is now around 30cm long (crown to rump) and weighs roughly 2kg1.

Despite all of the kicks and punches you may be feeling in the third trimester, your baby is actually sleeping for 90% of the time whilst his brain continues to develop at its rapid pace1.

What is the nesting instinct?

Nesting is not just for birds and it is not just an old wives’ tale. As your due date approaches you may feel strong urges to make sure the nursery is painted and you have all of the baby equipment you need.

Whilst this is a harmless and very common feeling, try not to let yourself feel overwhelmed or stressed if your to-do list is not finished. There will be time once the baby is born to buy anything you need; especially now all of your shopping needs are just a click away.

What baby essentials will I need before the birth?

If you are still working and don’t have much time, or simply feeling exhausted by the strains of your pregnancy, then there is no need to buy all of your baby equipment before your baby is born. All you will need in the early days are:

- A cot/Moses basket and bedding1

- Vests, sleepsuits, cardigan, and hat1

- Nappies1

- Car seat1

- Pram1

 

Dr Carol Cooper, General Practitioner

Author of Pregnancy Essentials

Reference:

1. Cooper, C., 2008. Pregnancy Essentials. London: Ryland Peters and Small.

 

10582 April 2012

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