30 Weeks Pregnant
By Sarah on Mar 19, 2011 with Comments 0
As the days to birth are coming near, you will become more anxious and impatient. This is quite natural as most of the women fear of premature labor. The women with strong Braxton hicks tightening are the most feared women at this stage.
Development in 30th Week Pregnancy
The development of lungs and immune system of your baby is still under process. However, if you have a premature labor at this time, there are high chances that your baby can survive under the strict medical attention. Antibodies are conveyed to baby from your body through placenta that helps your baby to fight against infections and other diseases.
Appearance in 30th Week Pregnancy
The baby by now has developed a good amount of fats under the skin which has given him a chubby, smooth looking skin. However, the baby is still wrapped up in vernix.
Movement in 30th Week Pregnancy
Movements of the baby are still there. Your baby still has enough space to stretch, exercise, kick, scratch and punch against the wall of your uterus. By this time, you will now able to feel the position of your baby in the uterus and the different parts that he moves.
Perhaps it is the right time tells your other children about the bump you have. You need to tell them that your new sibling is on his way to this world. This will help them to make up their minds beforehand regarding the birth of their younger brother or sister.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
How Smoking Can Affect Your Baby?
- Smoking lowers the oxygen content in your body as a result the baby doesn’t get adequate amount of oxygen.
- The risk of miscarriage, premature birth and cot death is more common in women who smoke.
- The risk of stillbirth and death within first week are higher with smoking.
- Smoking is often associated with lower birth weight.
- Breathing problem is common in the babies of women who smoke.
- It is often seen that the babies of smokers often get involved in smoking.
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