Drag to read about different week

slider-bar

    Bulking up his body and brain.

    baby-development-359x161

    Your baby’s development

    Can you say weight gain?

    The thirtieth week of pregnancy is the beginning of your final trimester and your baby continues to steadily add weight and important insulating fat layers to his body.

    At 30 weeks, he weighs about 1.36 kilograms and is about 27 cm long from or about the length of a bunch of celery. His legs and feet increase this measurement by many more cm.
    The thirtieth week of pregnancy is the beginning of your final trimester and your baby continues to steadily add weight and important insulating fat layers to his body.

    At 30 weeks, he weighs about 1.36 kilograms and is about 27 cm long from or about the length of a bunch of celery. His legs and feet increase this measurement by many more cm.

    Here’s what else to expect in his development this week:
    • From now until week 37, your baby will gain an impressive 0.22 kilograms a week.
    • Your baby might be practicing breathing movements as he rhythmically moves his diaphragm. You may notice a slight twitching in your abdomen when this happens.
    • His brain continues to expand and develop; creating additional room that will support his learning and development throughout his lifetime.
    • Your baby’s brain can now regulate his body temperature, so he begins to lose the lanugo– the fine hair that has been covering his body for warmth.
    Continue Reading Read Less
    nutrition-359x161

    Your nutrition and health

    Keeping it healthy.

    You’re probably busy preparing for your baby’s arrival. So it’s reasonable that you’ll have less and less time for menu planning. If you find yourself reaching for convenience foods, keep a focus on the right portion size. Here are a few healthier substitutions to consider:
    You’re probably busy preparing for your baby’s arrival. So it’s reasonable that you’ll have less and less time for menu planning. If you find yourself reaching for convenience foods, keep a focus on the right portion size. Here are a few healthier substitutions to consider:
    Instead of ThisTry This
    Ice creamFrozen low-fat yogurt topped with granola, sliced berries, and a few dark chocolate shreds
    Potato ChipsBaked potato chips, or vegetables
    ChocolateMix with equal portions of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate-covered raisins
    CheeseburgerLow-fat turkey sandwich, topped with avocado, tomato, and lettuce on a thin whole-wheat bun
    Continue Reading Read Less
    Think-week30

    Things to think about now

    What’s that numbness or tingling?

    When you’re 30 weeks pregnant, it’s possible that your growing uterus might press on nerves in your legs and arms. This can cause your legs, toes, or arms to tingle. This is completely normal and it will disappear after your baby’s birth.
    When you’re 30 weeks pregnant, it’s possible that your growing uterus might press on nerves in your legs and arms. This can cause your legs, toes, or arms to tingle. This is completely normal and it will disappear after your baby’s birth.
    Continue Reading Read Less
    BW next week 31 (359x161)

    What happens next week?

    Relaxation may become a challenge for you.

    She just keeps growing, and at this stage, it’s not uncommon to have difficulty getting comfortable.
    See Next Week >

    Notice

    You are about to exit the Abbott family of websites for a 3rd party website.

    Links which take you out of Abbott worldwide websites are not under the control of Abbott, and Abbott is not responsible for the contents of any such site or any further links from such site. Abbott is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the linked site by Abbott. Do you wish to continue to the requested website?

    Privacy Policy
    Terms of Use