INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center: 33-36 Weeks

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33 - 36 Weeks

It is during the later part of this time frame that a baby may be able to maintain his/her own temperature.
30-60 breaths per minute may require mechanical ventilation.
Heart rate 120-160
May have periodic breathing or apnea (forget to breathe)
During sleep infant is becoming more flexed. Infant kicks vigorously when awake. Movement becoming more smooth and controlled. Head may turn from midline to side.
Starts using self comforting skills, i.e. sucking hands and position.
Is able to resist movement some.
Has more defined sleep/wake states. Sleeps more soundly. May wake before feeds.
Is having continued improvement with lid tightening for light protection. Infant may focus on something for a period of time but quickly becomes over stimulated and may have some signs of disorganization. May have difficulty breaking a gaze on a stimulation object. Starts being able to track horizontally at about 35 weeks. Eyes movement still may appear uncoordinated.
Behavior to sound becomes more individualized. Responses more consistent and organized.
Skin remains delicate.
Starts to tolerate more and different kinds of stimulation. i.e. stroking
Begins to nipple feed
Is capable to gentle social interaction. May become over stimulated with more then one kind of socialization at a time.
Behavioral organization and self-regulation really improving.

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INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
3300 N.W. Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73112

(405) 949-3011

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