Third Trimester
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Week 31: Five Senses Active
All five of your baby's senses are now working! They can see, hear, taste, smell, and feel. Baby is practicing breathing movements and can even cry silently.
Your baby is the size of a...
🍍 Pineapple!
Length41.1 cm
Weight1502 g
Week31 of 40
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👶 Baby Development
- ✓All five senses are functional
- ✓Baby can cry silently (tear ducts work!)
- ✓Practicing breathing movements regularly
- ✓Brain processing information from all senses
- ✓Fingernails have grown to fingertips
- ✓Fat continues to accumulate — baby is plumping up
💊 Common Symptoms
- •Braxton Hicks are more frequent
- •Leaking colostrum from breasts
- •Carpal tunnel syndrome
- •Frequent urination — baby pressing on bladder
- •Difficulty bending or reaching toes
- •Rib pain from baby's kicking
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✅ To-Do This Week
- Purchase breast pads for colostrum leaking
- Prepare your hospital bag for real this time
- Set up a phone tree/notification plan for labor
- Discuss pain management options with your doctor
- Practice labor positions with your partner
- Make sure car seat is properly installed
🩺 Questions for Your Doctor
- ?Is leaking colostrum normal at this stage?
- ?How often should the baby move?
- ?What are my options for pain management during labor?
- ?Is the baby head-down yet?
- ?When is the Group B Strep test?
- ?How big is the baby estimated to be?
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