Week 30
Your Baby's Development
Now weighing about 3 pounds (1,400 grams) and measuring
about 10.8 inches (27 cm) from crown to rump, your baby continues to gain weight and add
layers of fat. This fat makes the baby look less wrinkly and will help provide warmth
after birth.
To prepare for breathing after birth, your baby will mimic breathing movements by repeatedly moving the diaphragm. Your baby can even get hiccups, which you may feel as rhythmic twitches in your uterus.
Your Body
Constipation is a common complaint of pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones slow
the digestive process considerably. Exercising
regularly and eating high-fiber foods, like vegetables and whole grains, are great
ways to keep everything regular.