Pregnancy Development on Week 30

Embryo growth

How is the development of the fetus 30 weeks pregnant?

During fetal development 30 weeks gestational age, your baby is now about the size of a small watermelon, weighing about 1.3 kg and about 40 cm long from head to heel. Your baby continues to gain weight and a layer of fat. This fat makes the baby look less wrinkled and will help provide warmth after birth.

Your baby will mimic breathing movements by repeatedly moving the diaphragm to breathe. Your baby can even get hiccups, which you might feel as rhythmic twitching in your womb.

Changes in the Body

What are the changes in the body of a pregnant woman at week 30?

Your hair will grow thicker, not longer, and not fall out. However, a few months after giving birth, your hair will be thinner and fall faster.

You may feel a little tired this week, especially if you have trouble sleeping. You may also feel easier to fall than usual, because the center of gravity has changed. Not only are you heavier, but the heavy concentration in your pregnant stomach causes a shift in the center of gravity.

Also, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are looser, so your joints are loose, which can also contribute to your reduced balance. Also, relaxing your ligaments can really cause your feet to grow permanently, so you might need to replace new shoes to move more comfortably.

Maintain a pregnancy that runs 30 weeks

One of the most common signs in pregnant women is a change in mood. The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can produce emotional ups and downs. Worrying about your work or whether you will be a good parent is normal.

Don't worry too much because this is a normal sign of pregnancy. Also, tell your doctor if you are often nervous or anxious.

Visit to Doctor / Midwife

What do I need to discuss with the doctor on week 30?

You may feel shortness of breath this week. This is because your uterus will enlarge and suppress other organs such as the lungs to have enough space for your baby. You should talk to your doctor immediately if you feel frequent shortness of breath

Tests that may be needed at gestational age 30 Sunday

This week may be the last time to undergo a monthly test. In the future, you may have to visit your doctor every 2 weeks or even every week until birth.

On this month's test, you will be tested for blood pressure and weight and asked about the signs and symptoms you might have. The doctor also asks you to describe your baby's movements and schedule of activities: when your baby is moving and when he is not. You will be examined for the size of the uterus as before.