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30 Weeks Pregnant
Your 30th week begins
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Your 30th week begins
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30 Weeks Pregnant
Your 30th week begins
Your baby is the size of a cabbage.Your baby this week
This Week
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Your summary
- Development The baby’s eye sensitivity is becoming sharper and they already respond to light stimuli.
- Schedule Starting this week, prenatal visits become biweekly for better monitoring.
- How many months is 30 weeks? 30 weeks pregnant is 7 months. By week 30 of pregnancy, you are in the final week of your 7th month of pregnancy.
DAY 1 • OF WEEK 30
IMPORTANT: Have you packed your hospital bag yet? Most hospitals provide a list of items to bring for the hospital stay. Don’t leave it for the last minute, now is the time to start getting everything ready.
DAY 2 • OF WEEK 30
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DAY 3 • OF WEEK 30
IMPORTANT: In the final stretch, it’s very common for pregnant women to complain about swelling, especially in the legs and feet. Avoid standing for long periods, walking too much, and if possible, keep your legs elevated to improve circulation. Foods with as little salt as possible also help prevent swelling.
DAY 4 • OF WEEK 30
Packing your hospital bag isn’t as difficult as it seems. If you have the list of items the hospital requires, it gets even easier. Organize everything in small fabric bags, like TNT bags. This will help a lot at the hospital.
DAY 5 • OF WEEK 30
IMPORTANT: Consuming alcoholic beverages, even in low quantities, is not recommended during pregnancy. Everything ingested during pregnancy passes into your bloodstream, and inevitably reaches the baby. Be cautious about what you eat and drink during this phase!
DAY 6 • OF WEEK 30
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DAY 7 • OF WEEK 30
IMPORTANT: Now in the third trimester, many pregnant women feel unwell and even a little off balance due to the size of their belly. If you’re feeling these symptoms, avoid walking outside alone. This way you’ll avoid unnecessary and dangerous accidents at this stage.
Key Information Box:
- At 30 weeks pregnant, your baby may now weigh about 1.7 to 2 kg! They’re big, and their fetal development is amazing.
- At 30 weeks, your baby’s development is marked by progress in eye sensitivity, and it’s now possible for them to respond to lights shone on your belly.
- The baby still doesn’t have complete control over their hands, but can grab the umbilical cord and pull their own hair if they find it.
- From now on, their growth will slow down and the focus is on gaining weight, which will happen quickly until birth.
- Starting from week 30, prenatal appointments should be every two weeks, not monthly as before. In some cases, the doctor recommends weekly visits, depending on the health of the mother and baby.
Your baby this week
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More information about 30 Weeks Pregnant
At 30 weeks pregnant, your baby may now weigh about 1.7 to 2 kg! They’re big, and their fetal development is impressive. They’re getting chubbier, but only about 2% of their body weight is fat. Measures about 39.9 cm and is very active. Don’t forget to talk to your baby—he or she can already hear and the sound of your voice is comforting and soothing.
Baby’s development
At 30 weeks, your baby’s development is marked by the progress in visual sensitivity1. Now, it’s possible for them to respond to lights shone on your belly and to distinguish between bright and dark environments. Their body and limbs are now fully formed and well developed, and they’re getting chubbier. Their toenails are formed.
At 30 weeks, the baby still doesn’t have total control over their hands but can grab the umbilical cord and pull their own hair if they find it. At this stage, the baby is sharing the space with about 1 liter of amniotic fluid, which is extremely important for their survival in the womb. This fluid will naturally decrease as the baby grows. It should be monitored through ultrasounds ordered by your OB/GYN.
Their lungs, as well as their respiratory and digestive systems, are already able to work2. From week 30 onward, growth will slow down. The focus is now on gaining weight, and this will happen quickly until birth. Their skin is already smooth and pink due to the fat accumulated underneath it. You may notice fewer movements, but don’t worry, this is normal. It’s because as the baby grows there is less room to move.
How the mom is feeling
Feeling heavier? How many kilos have you gained so far? The recommended weight gain during pregnancy is 9 to 12 kilos. Don’t overdo it, but also allow yourself a few food treats during pregnancy. Throughout the 30 weeks of pregnancy, mom should always eat well, every 3 hours.
Starting this week, prenatal visits should be every two weeks and not monthly anymore. In some cases, the doctor might ask for weekly appointments, depending on mom and baby’s health.
Your belly is now quite big and heavy, leading to a lot of tiredness and fatigue. Your mood, which had stabilized, may fluctuate again with moments of sadness that come without reason.
Try not to be too hard on yourself, rest whenever possible, and practice self-care. Spending a day at the beauty salon getting your nails, hair, and skin done can be a good option to feel better and more feminine. Don’t forget that even while pregnant, you can maintain your beauty and self-esteem.
At 30 weeks, a new symptom may appear: shortness of breath. This is due to the weight of your uterus pressing on your diaphragm3. But in a few days, this will improve, since as the baby drops and settles into your pelvis, breathing becomes easier. Hang in there—you’re almost there!
External factors
Your clothes are getting tighter and nothing seems to fit? This might make you want to stay in and can leave you even more irritated. Try to wear more comfortable clothes and don’t stress about it too much. After all, pregnancy is almost over and soon everything will be back to normal—or almost.
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