Third Trimester
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Week 30: 10 Weeks to Go!
Only 10 weeks until your due date! Your baby is surrounded by about a pint of amniotic fluid, which will decrease as baby grows. Baby is gaining about half a pound per week.
Your baby is the size of a...
🥥 Coconut!
Length39.9 cm
Weight1319 g
Week30 of 40
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👶 Baby Development
- ✓Baby gains about half a pound per week now
- ✓Bone marrow is producing red blood cells
- ✓Lanugo (body hair) begins to disappear
- ✓Brain continues rapid development
- ✓Eyes can focus now
- ✓Baby may be running out of room for somersaults
💊 Common Symptoms
- •Fatigue returns — growing a baby is hard work!
- •Mood swings and anxiety about labor
- •Heartburn after meals
- •Swollen feet — you may need larger shoes
- •Frequent bathroom trips, especially at night
- •Braxton Hicks increasing in frequency
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✅ To-Do This Week
- Finalize the nursery setup
- Wash all baby bedding and clothes
- Prepare frozen meals for postpartum
- Research and choose a birth photographer if desired
- Write thank-you notes for baby shower gifts
- Start setting up a feeding station (nursing pillow, water, snacks)
🩺 Questions for Your Doctor
- ?Is the baby's weight appropriate for 30 weeks?
- ?How much more weight should I expect to gain?
- ?What is my risk of preterm delivery?
- ?Should I start Group B Strep testing soon?
- ?How do I know if I'm having real labor vs. Braxton Hicks?
- ?What are my pain management options during labor?
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