30 WEEKS PREGNANT
Congratulations, you’re 30 weeks pregnant!
30 weeks pregnant is how many months?
If you’re 30 weeks pregnant you’re in month 7 of pregnancy; only 2 more left!
Your baby at week 30 of your pregnancy
The formation of white fat cells under the skin is causing your baby to have surges of energy and you may find that it ends up lying in a strange position.
This ‘transverse lie’ position is quite normal at this stage. Your baby is floating in about a pint and a half of amniotic fluid and will move into different positions before reaching its final position ideally with the head down, ready to be born.
Your baby’s sleeping and waking cycles are quite defined but may not coincide with your own! Be prepared for some strong kicks under the ribs and pressure on your pelvic floor.
While the eyesight is still developing and is not yet very acute, your baby is able to discern objects quite close to its face. All five senses are now functional.
How big is my baby at 30 weeks pregnant?
Your baby is about the weight of a cabbage 1.3kg and measures 39.9cm...
Ami shares her experience and journey of pregnancy week 30
Your body during week 30 of pregnancy
Tiredness
Tiredness is likely to be an issue as your sleep is being disrupted by the baby kicking and your need to go to the toilet several times a night. Your growing baby is putting a lot of demands on your body so its even more important to eat a healthy, nutritious diet, drink plenty of water and go to bed at a regular time.
Breathlessness
You may experience breathlessness because your baby is putting pressure on your diaphragm and lungs, making it uncomfortable to take deep breaths. Try sitting and standing as straight as possible and taking slow, deep breaths. At night sleep with pillows propping you up. If breathlessness causes you concern you should see your GP.
Mood swings
The mood swings of early pregnancy may reappear or appear for the first time. The changes in your body, hormonal surges and lack of sleep can all play a part in this.
Week 30 pregnancy symptoms
- Sleep problems
- Stretch marks
- Swollen and bleeding gums
- Pains on the side of your bump
- Piles
- Headaches
- Backache
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Leg cramps
- Constipation
- Feeling hot
- Dizziness
- Vaginal infections
- Urine infections
- Spotty skin
Mandy
Tips to keep in mind now you’re 30 weeks pregnant
- If extreme tiredness is accompanied by other symptoms such weakness, breathlessness or fainting tell your midwife or GP how you are feeling.
- If you have a low household income you may be entitled to a Sure Start grant to help buy things for the baby (if this is your first child).