30 Weeks - Pregnancy
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It’s getting fun to play with your baby now, even before she’s born. By week 30, her senses are fully developed so that she can taste, touch, see and hear. If you poke at her foot stretched across your belly, she may kick you back. You will probably find yourself talking and singing to your belly all the time now, as you wait for your baby to make her entrance.
Your baby is now about 15 ½ inches long and weighs almost 3 pounds. Her brain is still developing, as her head grows larger to accommodate it. Early lanugo is starting to disappear, as she begins to gain fat deposits to insulate her body temperature. Her toenails and fingernails have grown long and her bone marrow is starting to function. Your baby can actually produce tears now, and she can move her eyes and head towards a bright light.
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Okay, now you’re starting to wonder if you will ever be NOT PREGNANT again. Over the next ten weeks, you may begin to feel anxious and tired. Those pregnancy hormones take over again, as they prepare your cervix for delivery. This may bring on some more mood swings and fatigue. The Pregnancy Blues is a common phenomenon in the third trimester. If you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, talk to your doctor or midwife. If you just need to vent, try a friend that’s been there before. She will understand your concerns. If someone tries to tell you a labor and delivery horror story, politely decline listening to it.
Instead, focus on the positive things you can do. Go ahead and draw up a birth plan. Know what kind of medication and/or intervention you will want, so your doctor will have a guideline. Have you thought about a doula? Doulas are trained to provide you with emotional support during labor, and will look out for your needs. Many times, dad is too busy being freaked out himself to provide you with that extra emotional support you may need during labor. Read our article on Doulas to see if this would be a good option for you.
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PLEASE NOTE
This should be used as a general guideline and is for general information and educational purposes only. Please remember that all pregnancies develop at different rates. If you have questions about your baby's development, please contact your doctor or midwife.
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