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PREGNANCY
WEEKLY
Pregnancy weekly will take you through this
journey
of nine months to make you aware of all the
changes taking place in you, your baby and your
life.
It is a journey full of experiences.
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Pregnancy Weekly | Week 31
Fetal development - 31 weeks
pregnant/29 weeks fetus
- How is my baby developing at 31weeks?
- What will my baby look like?
- What will be the changes in me?
- Movements
- Do you have other kids?
- Tips for you/your partner
What is actually happening to your
baby in these weeks?
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Note: Experts say every baby grows
differently. This information gives you
a general idea about fetus
growth
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Your baby's arms, legs and body continue to fill
out -- and they are finally proportional in size to
her head.
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She weighs about 3.3 pounds/1.5 kilograms and looks
more like a newborn. She measures about 16 inches/
41 centimeters from crown to toe.
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You may notice your baby isn't moving around as
much. Don't worry; she's just running out of space
in your uterus. As long as you can feel her
squirming, you'll know she's just fine. Believe it
or not, she still has plenty of growing to do. You
can expect her to gain at least two more pounds/900
grams before delivery.
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Your baby's organs are continuing to mature and she
is passing water from her bladder: - brain scans
have shown that fetuses have periods of dream sleep
around month eight.
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Your baby’s lungs have started secreting
surfactant-the main ingredient which will help the
lungs to expand and help your baby to take her
first breath.
APPEARANCE
Your baby is as long as a stick of celery. Now he is also
aware of you exercising, talking, singing, and playing music.
His body fat now accounts for 3.5 % of his body weight but by
birth, this will rise to 15%.your baby’s skin looks much
healthier and is not as dark and reddish as before. The skin on
his face looks round and chubby.
MOVEMENTS
Your baby is becoming more aware and will respond to outside
sounds and your movements. Most of the times his chin is on his
chest and he has a crammed up room to stay in.
MOTHER
Your abdomen may be aching frequently now as
your uterus is stretching more and more. Your
uterus is about 4 1/2 inches above your belly
button with ten weeks to go.
You've probably gained three to four pounds
/ 1.3 to 1.8 kilograms this month. Gaining
pound/450 grams a week is quite normal during
the last trimester as your baby has a final
growth spurt before birth.
The swelling in the hands and legs may also
increase at this time and your normal shoes may
refuse to fit.
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NUTRITION
As your baby's bones harden and grow, your calcium needs are
even greater. Be sure your diet is adequate in calcium,
protein, iron and folic acid.
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TIP for
DADDY
Start discussing baby equipment like cribs,
car seats etc.
Plan and try to get the best deals available
in the market
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TIP
Wearing rings and watches can cause
circulation problems.
Sometimes when the woman suffers from
swelling, its best to keep these away.
Some women have to get their ring cut by the
jeweler.
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