What is going
on with your baby during week 29?
At this point of pregnancy,
your baby's hearing is already keenly developed.
Baby may be startled by loud sounds (although
there is a gap between the startling noise and
your baby's reaction). Some of the sounds your
baby is getting accustomed to (since it hears
them on a regular basis) and in fact finds them
comforting are the pounding of your heart, your
digestive system, the rushing of blood. These
sounds have been likened to a washing machine
or dishwasher at work by scientists. It is no
wonder that babies exposed to such 'white noises'
can be lulled back to sleep as these sounds are
familiar. Your baby is now able to hear your voice
and the voices of other family members and even
make a distinction. Baby now measures at 26cm
(10½ inch) from crown to rump. Full length is
16¾ inch (37cm). Fetus weighs at 2¾ lbs or 1.25kg. |
