At 33 weeks, your pregnancy is already rapidly approaching its logical conclusion. For example, many people notice that the number of shocks has become significantly less. This is not surprising, because the baby is constantly growing, and the amount of amniotic fluid gradually decreases, which leads to less mobility of the fetus. Having completed ultrasound at 32-33 weeks of pregnancy and checking the results with the norm, you can identify possible pathologies and take timely measures. It should be noted that at this time the baby is already fully viable, so even premature birth in most cases is not a threat to his life.
Fetal condition
The ultrasound of the fetus in 33 weeks already gives a complete picture of the baby's health, the presence of any pathologies or anomalies in development. If previously it was not possible to determine the sex, the ultrasound examination at this time will give a practically 100% reliable result. At the same time, if the doctor for some reason could not determine the sex of the child, then most likely for future parents this will remain a mystery until the very birth. The fact is that there are very few places for movements for the baby, so it is unlikely that he will be able to roll over.
Based on ultrasound data at 33 weeks, the date of the upcoming delivery is more accurately determined. In addition, the doctor determines the position of the fetus in the uterus, the probability of hanging the umbilical cord and decides on the possible methods of delivery.
Ultrasound scores at 33 weeks gestation
Weight gain for this term of pregnancy is about 300 g per week, and the fetus itself already reaches 2 kg. The norm of the weight of the fetus on this date is 1800 to 2550. Among other results that can be obtained on ultrasound:
- length of the fruit (norm 35-45 cm);
- biparietal size (norm 75-90 mm);
- frontal-occipital size (norm 101-113 mm);
- head circumference (norm 275-325 mm);
- length of the thigh (normal 60-70 mm);
- shank length (normal 52-65 mm);
- length of the shoulder (normal 50-65 mm);
- length of forearm (norm 45-55 mm);
- abdominal circumference (norm 265-325 mm);
- nasal bone (norm 9-14 mm).
It is worth noting that each organism has its own individual characteristics, so a mismatch norm should not frighten the expectant mother. In addition, the results of ultrasound studies are somewhat relative and have a certain error. To investigate the indicators of ultrasound should only the attending physician - only a qualified specialist has the right to draw any conclusions and make decisions regarding hospitalization or early delivery.