{"id":1356,"date":"2022-01-19T22:30:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T04:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=1356"},"modified":"2023-04-21T13:46:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T19:46:58","slug":"29-weeks-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/healthy-pregnancy\/week-by-week\/29-weeks-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Weeks Pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"

What changes are occurring with your body during the 29th week of pregnancy?<\/h3>\n

At 29 weeks pregnant, your total pregnancy weight gain<\/a> at this point should be between 19 and 25 pounds (8.6 to 11.3 kg)<\/strong>. The top of your uterus can be felt somewhere between 3 \u00bd to 4 inches (8.9 to 10 cm) above your belly button<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How big is your baby at 29 weeks pregnant?<\/h3>\n

Your baby now measures over 14 \u00bd inches (37 cm) and weighs 2 \u00be pounds (1.25 kg)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What is happening with your baby?<\/h3>\n

Your baby is rapidly growing at this point. Obviously, your baby is continuing to gain weight, and his\/her head is also growing. This is due to rapid brain development that began in week 28<\/a>. Muscles and lungs are also continuing to mature. Because there is so much development occurring at 29 weeks, it is imperative that you get plenty of nutrients and rest. Make sure that you are getting adequate amounts of protein, vitamin C, folic acid<\/a>, iron, and calcium. A list of recommendations can be found at Essential Nutrients and Vitamins <\/a>for pregnancy. If you still have questions regarding nutrition and appropriate amounts of vitamins to take, contact your health care provider.<\/p>\n

Planning During Pregnancy Week 29<\/h3>\n

Some women may receive what seems like strange requests from their health care providers. These requests could be as small as avoiding specific activities or as serious as being told to go on complete bed rest<\/a>. If you don\u2019t understand, ask your doctor for clarification regarding the importance of the recommendation. Be informed on what all of your options are.<\/p>\n

Tips for making your pregnancy better<\/h3>\n

Last week we began talking about a few of the discomforts that are associated with the latter part of pregnancy. Constipation<\/a>, for example, is common during pregnancy and can cause abdominal pain<\/a> or discomfort, infrequent bowel movements, and the passage of hard stools. Here are a few steps you can take to help prevent constipation from occurring or treat it if you are already experiencing it:<\/strong><\/p>\n