Baby Development at Pregnancy Week 30
At pregnancy week 30, your baby’s bone marrow is now producing red blood cells which will be transporting oxygen to his body parts. The hair on his head is also growing thicker.
He can respond to noises outside your tummy by squirming and you can make most of this by talking to him or playing him some music. He can also track bright sources of light and exposing your belly to light will help develop his eyesight.
His digestive tract is now fully developed in preparation for digesting breastmilk in their first days of life. You will also notice that he is now hiccuping more frequently. Another development is that as he grows bigger, the volume of amniotic fluid surrounding him reduces.
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Your Changing Body at 30 Weeks Pregnant
You might also start experiencing emotional ups and downs triggered by the prospect of childbirth which is just 10 weeks away. This is one of the reasons why getting a doula or midwife who will give emotional support in addition to physical and informational support is a good idea. Talking to your significant other or someone from your support village who’s a mother about what you are feeling may also help. Emotional ups and downs do not mean that you are a candidate for postnatal depression.
Your nighttime sleep might be interrupted several times by an urge to urinate. You might feel tempted to cut down on the number of liquids you are consuming but this is unwise. The best way to counter the sleeplessness is by ensuring that you have drunk enough liquids earlier in the day
By week 30, you will continue adding weight but your physique is unlikely to change much after this point. You may need to find a sitting and sleeping position that is comfortable for you. Continue with the light exercises and stretching to ease any back pain, keep you active, and improve your mood. At this point, you should also have acquired a collection of proper maternity clothes that are comfortable for your body but also stylish enough.
Have you thought about where you are going to have your baby? But, home birth is now becoming increasingly popular. You can ask more about this option from your healthcare provider. Malaica Maternity Hospital walks by your side from any point of your pregnancy journey that you join us to delivery and postpartum care, all with the same team.
Pregnancy Week 30 Tip
“When I was around 30 weeks pregnant, during my third trimester, I experienced insomnia. I noticed that I would lie in bed for hours tossing and turning but when I lost sleep and got up from the bed and tried to read a book or watch a movie, I would feel sleepy soon after,” Linda Miyoni, a 26-year-old first time Mum, shares one of the hacks for coping with pregnancy sleep-related disorders that creep in mostly in the third trimester.
Personalized Pregnancy Care at Malaica
In this final stretch of your pregnancy journey as your due date nears and your little one grows rapidly, you need more care. From nutrition for you and the baby, mental health support for prenatal anxiety, light exercises for the back pain, and close monitoring, you need all-rounded care that’s personalized to your needs.
Malaica is dedicated to providing holistic care with multiple layers of support through a team made of a psychologist, nutritionist, gynecologist, 24/7 nurse midwife hotline, and a general doctor. Our expert-led birthing classes empower you and your partner with pregnancy exercises, relaxation methods, what to expect in the coming weeks, signs of labour, and when to head to the hospital, so you can stay prepared.
Book a consultation with us to learn how we can empower your journey from here, through labour and deliver, as well as postpartum care.
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