Thirty First Week Of Pregnancy
You are just a few weeks away from your delivery. You can start searching a name for your baby. Feel the movements of your baby inside womb!
How big is my baby at 31 weeks pregnant? Watch Video
Your baby is getting ready for the big day. He or she is growing longer and heavier day by day. At this week, your baby is looking more and more like a typical newborn.
Your baby is getting ready for the big day. He or she is growing longer and heavier day by day. At this week, your baby is looking more and more like a typical newborn.
- Your baby is at around 15 inches long and weighs nearly 4 pounds.
- More fat is settling under the skin of your baby at this week.
- The gradual loss of lanugo will occur at this week.
- Your baby’s eyes can focus now.
- Your baby’s reflexes such as thumb sucking are probably occurring.
- The lungs and nervous system of your baby are nearly developed.
What body changes I can experience at 31 weeks pregnant?
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Your expanding uterus may be applying some pressure to the underside of your diaphragm. Due to this, you may feel like you have to urinate frequently and you may find it harder to catch your breath.
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Your expanding uterus may be applying some pressure to the underside of your diaphragm. Due to this, you may feel like you have to urinate frequently and you may find it harder to catch your breath.
You will continue to experience following pregnancy symptoms-
- Leaky breasts
- Shortness of breath
- Braxton-Hicks contractions
- Backaches
- Trouble sleeping
- Dry brittle nails
Care tips to follow- Watch Video
- Sign up for a childbirth education class, if you haven’t done so already.
- Start packing your bag with all the items which you want to bring to hospital.
- You may pick up a nursing bra to protect your clothes from leaky breasts.
- Call your doctor immediately if you have more than 4 contractions in an hour or if you experience any other signs of preterm labor.
Things to know about “Pregnancy Brain” Watch Video
Welcome to mommy’s brain! It is a condition that occurs due to shrinking of brain cell volume in the third trimester. You may feel more forgetful. Don’t worry; everything will be normal after delivery. Do not stress and take it easy. Write things down or make notes on your smartphone.
Welcome to mommy’s brain! It is a condition that occurs due to shrinking of brain cell volume in the third trimester. You may feel more forgetful. Don’t worry; everything will be normal after delivery. Do not stress and take it easy. Write things down or make notes on your smartphone.
