Pregnancy calendar

At this stage of pregnancy, the mother will experience mood swings, which are completely normal at this time. She will also need to perform a series of tests. It is also a time that should be used to complete the equipment. This week is a good time to make a decision about stem cell storage from umbilical cord blood. It is collected during birth and the whole process is safe for both the baby and the mother. It is worth discussing this with your midwife or doctor when the opportunity arises. Week 31 - what month is it? Pregnancy symptoms in women The 31st week of pregnancy is the 7th month of the 3rd trimester. At this time the future mother has strong mood swings. Their cause is hormonal turbulence. She should not worry about it, they are completely normal symptoms. The baby is growing faster and faster, and the expanding uterus puts pressure on the internal organs. This can be the reason for swelling. The feet are usually the most swollen, so the mother may need bigger and more comfortable shoes. The swelling will go down soon after the birth. Water retention is a common problem for women in the last months of pregnancy. The uterus also puts pressure on the diaphragm. The lung volume of the future mother may decrease. Therefore, she will have difficulty breathing. Shortness of breath occurs even after the slightest effort, so it is advisable to take more rest. In the 31st week of pregnancy your belly is still high. 31st week of pregnancy - movements and development of the baby In the 31st week of pregnancy, the baby's movements become somewhat weaker. The little one still spoils mom with kicks, but not as intensively as before. This week is important for the baby's development. Now the network of connections between neurons in the brain is formed. The toddler has increasingly sharpened senses. The baby can already hear, so the mother can expect kicks as soon as it speaks.By the 31st week of pregnancy, the baby's weight fluctuates around 1.3-1.6 kg. At this age, it can measure between 40 and even 45 cm.    

There are not many weeks left until the birth, about 10 weeks. The expectant mother can begin to complete the initial equipment and slowly get used to the upcoming birth of her child. Many women during this time are accompanied by fear of childbirth. In conversations with other pregnant women, the expectant mother can reduce fears. Anxiety is completely normal, especially for women giving birth for the first time. It is a good time to make preparations at home to welcome a new family member. This will help dispel disturbing thoughts. 30th week of pregnancy - what's going on with the baby? In the 30th week of pregnancy, your baby's movements may be less intense. The reason for this is the intensive growth of the baby during this time. The skeletal system and the musculoskeletal system are developing at this time. The baby accumulates fatty tissue, which makes it tight. Providing him with something sweet should stimulate him a little. Surely it will return the favor with more than one kick. The baby's skin is covered with a fine fur coat (lanugo), which is responsible for thermoregulation. Usually, the fluff disappears before birth, as the body is already able to regulate body temperature on its own. The baby's brain is undergoing intense development. Folds are formed, which in the following weeks are connected by a network of connections. The infant already has well-developed sexual organs. Some mothers, who did not have the opportunity before, can finally know the sex of their baby. During this time, the baby's heart rate is high. It is around 140 beats per minute. This remains so until the time of birth. In the 30th week of pregnancy, the baby's weight should fluctuate around 1 kg, even up to 1.5 kg. 30th week of pregnancy - what month is it and what changes in the mother? The 30th week of pregnancy is the middle of the 7th month. The expectant mother may experience fatigue and a feeling of pressure on the bladder due to the intense changes in her body. During this week, you may feel pain in your breasts, which is a sign that breast milk is starting to form. It is worth getting nursing pads, which will greatly improve comfort. There may also be problems with the digestive system. The most common symptoms are heartburn, constipation and flatulence. The reason for this is the abdomen raised high in the 30th week of pregnancy and the stretching uterus. It is worth consulting specialists or more experienced mothers who have successfully dealt with these problems. If you feel unwell, you can ask your doctor for a sick leave. Rest during this time is advisable and will allow you to enjoy the time of waiting for the baby.    

At the 28th week of pregnancy, expectant mothers begin to experience the nesting syndrome. Although they feel a little worse, they can clean, shop and finish the laundry until they are out of breath. In this way, they want to prepare for the new member of the family.