Week 33

What’s happening this week

Your baby…

• may be about the size of an adult sized helmet
• continuing to deposit fat for protection and warmth
• gaining weight
• may have a head of hair already
• may settle into a head-down position over the next few weeks.

You…

• may find the baby’s kicking more uncomfortable
• may be slowing down as you cope with the extra weight
• may feel uncomfortably hot in warm weather
• are probably looking forward to the pregnancy being over
• have approximately 1 litre of amniotic fluid.

You can feel quite tired at this stage of pregnancy. After all, growing a baby is hard work. Try to pace yourself, rest when you can, and boost your energy with iron-rich snacks.