At 29 weeks pregnant you only have about two months before you to meet your baby. The baby weighs two point five pounds and is a little over fifteen inches long from the head to the heel at 29 weeks pregnant. The baby’s brain is making huge developments at this time and is growing bigger in order to make more room for the brain to develop as it is forming millions of neurons every day.

The baby is accumulating more and more fats. It is also getting rid of lanugos. Lanugos are the tiny hair found on the baby’s skin during the earlier stages of pregnancy and it begins to thin out at this time. The more fats deposit under the skin the more hair is shed by the baby’s skin.

The bones of the baby at 29 weeks pregnant are done developing but still remain soft. The skull also continues to be soft so that it is easier for it to pass through the birth canal when the time comes for delivery. You may also have noticed at 29 weeks pregnant that the baby has developed a consistent sleeping cycle. If you are very keen you will notice when the baby is sleeping and know when it is awake. Also during this time, the baby has developed rapid eye movement.

The mother feels very pregnant by 29 weeks pregnant because of the size of her belly. The uterus has moved above the navel almost four inches by now and she has gained somewhere between fifteen and twenty pounds at 29 weeks pregnant. This is the third trimester and it is very important that you take good care of yourself especially concerning what you eat.

Ensure you get enough proteins for your baby, these include cheese, fish, and eggs among others. Milk or fruit juice is very important in your diet because they contain calcium which is vital for the healthy growth of the baby’s bones and spinal cord. Constipation is another issue that pregnant women go through, you can ease constipation by eating fiber rich foods such as beans, legumes and fruits.

Drinking enough water is important to keep you hydrated and help with constipation as well as helping to prevent haemorrhoids that commonly occur during pregnancy. The baby is very active at this time and the doctor may advise you to study the baby’s movements and kicks. This is done so as to keep an eye on the baby in case there are any abnormal movements or sudden decreases of activity by the baby. This enables the doctor to detect a problem at an early stage and take the necessary precautions.

At 29 weeks pregnant ensure that you get a lot of rest to preserve your energy for the birth. While resting on a bed, it is good to put your feet in an elevated position. This assists in reducing swelling that occurs during pregnancy. You can try doing some light exercises such as walking around a short distance which will also help reduce the swelling.