Prenatal development: How your baby grows during pregnancy. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Cesarean birth c-section. Mayo Clinic. Fetal development: The third trimester. Fetal development. Join now to personalize. Making melanin Your baby's skin cells are making the pigment that gives skin its color. Baby must-haves At a minimum, you'll need baby clothes and diapers, as well as a car seat, stroller, and crib. Belly getting in the way? You're in your seventh month!
Your baby at 30 weeks Tap the plus for more details. Your body at 30 weeks Tap the plus for more details. By Kate Marple. Share this page Facebook Pinterest Twitter Whatsapp. Week-by-week guide to pregnancy. When you're pregnant, you have lots of questions.
Our week-by-week pregnancy guide is packed with lots of useful information. From what's happening inside your body, to how your baby is developing, and tips and advice on having a healthy pregnancy — this is your one-stop pregnancy guide!
Third trimester Our week-by-week pregnancy guide is full of essential information. Week 30 — your third trimester You're three quarters of the way there now! What's happening in my body? Your baby's wardrobe It's time to get a few baby clothes, if you haven't already. Try not to get too much because: your baby will not care, as long as they're clean and warm you're bound to be given baby clothes as presents babies grow up very quickly! Here are the basics you will need: stretchy romper suits x 6 cardigans x 2 vests x 4 shawl or blanket hat, gloves and socks if it's cold sun hat if it's hot There are more tips on what to buy on the NHS website.
Ditch the itch Is itchy skin driving you crazy? Third trimester pregnancy symptoms at 30 weeks It's probably more of an effort now to walk up the stairs without getting out of breath — that's because your baby is pushing against your lungs.
Your signs of pregnancy could also include: sleeping problems stretch marks swollen and bleeding gums pains on the side of your baby bump, caused by your expanding womb 'round ligament pains' piles headaches backache indigestion and heartburn bloating leg cramps feeling hot dizziness swollen hands and feet urine infections vaginal infections darkened skin on your face or brown patches - this is known as chloasma or the 'mask of pregnancy' greasier, spotty skin thicker and shinier hair symptoms from earlier weeks, caused by pregnancy hormones, such as mood swings , morning sickness , weird pregnancy cravings , a heightened sense of smell, sore or leaky breasts , a white milky pregnancy discharge from your vagina and light spotting seek medical advice for any bleeding Tommy's the baby charity has produced a pregnancy guide with a further list of symptoms.
Sign up for emails Get more tips and advice on your pregnancy, baby and parenting sent to your inbox. Subscribe to Start4Life pregnancy, baby and toddler emails. What does my baby look like? Action stations Are you all clued up about what will happen during labour and the birth? This week you could also Talk to your work. Start doing pelvic floor exercises.
Antenatal classes. Smoking, drinking and caffeine in pregnancy. Pregnancy vitamins. Exercising in pregnancy. Fortunately, once your baby is born, heartburn will be a thing of the past — at least until you try to gobble dinner during a colic marathon.
Your growing baby is pressing against your diaphragm. As your pregnancy progresses, you may start to feel winded even after minimal amounts of physical exertion. At night, try sleeping in a semi-seated position on your left side, with pillows propping you up. Put away the heels! Your shifting sense of gravity and loosening joints thanks to that all-important hormone, relaxin leave you clutzier than usual.
Prevent falls by wearing flats and watching your step. Talk to your health care provider about episiotomies during labor. The procedure involves a surgical cut in your perineum, the muscular area between your vagina and your anus, right before delivery to enlarge your baby's exit.
What you want to hear from your doctor: "I only perform them if absolutely necessary. The name Kegel may be silly — at least when you say it out loud — but these pelvic floor strengthening exercises really work wonders. A stronger pelvic floor better supports your uterus, bladder and bowels, and it can ease pregnancy and postpartum symptoms such as hemorrhoids and urinary incontinence. More good news: Kegel exercises are easy to do no matter where you are. To give them a shot, tense the muscles around your vagina and bottom and hold, same as you would if you were trying to stop the flow of urine, working up to 10 seconds.
Then slowly release and repeat. Shoot for three sets of 20 daily. Try doing them during sex too. Paradoxically, drinking plenty of liquids can keep excessive water retention and swelling under control. While a certain amount of pregnancy edema is to be expected when you're expecting — and represents a normal and necessary increase in body fluids — keeping the fluids flowing as well as cutting back on your salt intake can prevent too many from accumulating where you'd rather they didn't…like in your ankles.
Support stockings can also help reduce swelling, as can soaking in epsom baths and swimming. If they contain vitamin A retinoids or BHA beta hydroxy acid or salicylic acid , you might need to bid it a fond farewell for a while — though check with your doctor to be sure. Most practitioners will green-light products containing AHA alpha hydroxy acid , but do ask first. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is your friend, so wear it daily, even when there are more clouds than sun.
Here's what you need to know about low-cal and no-cal sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners during pregnancy:. Your best bet? Check with your practitioner before using any of these sugar substitutes. And just remember: When it comes to artificial sweeteners, consumption in moderation is always a good idea and you may be better off just using the real thing sugar in small amounts.
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What to Expect selects products based on independent research and suggestions from our community of millions of parents; learn more about our review process. We may earn commissions from shopping links. Your baby at 30 weeks is now strong enough to grasp a finger! Are you 30 weeks pregnant with twins?
So far, your twins probably have been growing at the same rate as any other babies in utero. But sometime between now and week 32 , they might slow down a bit. Around week 30 of pregnancy with twins, your OB may order a biophysical profile to be taken of your babies. This is a combo of a week ultrasound and a non-stress test NST. If everything seems okay with the NST and the ultrasound, your doctor will rule out fetal distress and preterm labor to assure your twosome is doing just fine.
By week 30, baby has a good amount of hair on their head and eyes that open wide to begin to distinguish what they see around them. Baby is also growing fingernails and continuing to practice grabbing by holding their feet or umbilical cord. Wear forgiving shoes The last trimester of your pregnancy is probably not going to be the most fashion-forward.
Comfort reigns supreme, and your shoe situation should be no different. Your feet are probably swollen and achy most of the time, and tight shoes are not going to help the ouch, so find some shoes that have some give or leave room for your feet to expand.
Besides, getting everything ready is kinda fun!
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