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Now that
you're 30 weeks pregnant, your belly is much bigger than it
once was. It may actually be getting in your way when you
want to sit down or look at the floor. The extra size may
also make it more difficult for you to get up from the sofa
and you may find that you have to wiggle your way to the edge
before you can stand up. Along with your belly getting bigger,
at this stage of your pregnancy, you may get tired more quickly
and have to take a nap in the middle of the day. If you are
working, you will certainly be going to bed much earlier than
you once did.
At this
stage of your pregnancy, you have to be careful when standing
on a stool or stepladder. In fact it is advisable not to engage
in any activity that would require you to do this. This is
because as your body starts to get larger, your sense of balance
may be a bit off and it is easier for you to fall or twist
your ankle. However, it is a good idea to take walks on a
frequent basis to keep your bones strong.
By now,
you have likely felt strange tightening sensations in your
stomach. These are slight contractions that are just a preamble
for what is to come. It is your body's way of getting ready
for birth and to prepare you for it as well. The contractions
are so mild that you may only notice them when you relax.
Since the ligaments are also stretching you may have aching
pains down the sides of your stomach. Many young mothers often
contact their doctors when this happens because they think
there is something wrong with the baby. However, there is
nothing to worry about and your doctor will tell you that
although it is a bit uncomfortable, there is nothing to worry
about.
At 30
weeks the baby weighs about 3 pounds and is about 15 inches
long. The features of the face are starting to develop and
all the fingers and toes are in place. If you have a 3D ultrasound
done around this time, you will see the baby moving about
and even smiling. As you see the hands and feet moving about,
you will understand where those kicks have been coming from
that sometimes make parts of your stomach stick out. In ultrasound
pictures at this stage, you may even see the baby sucking
its thumb. It is also possible to determine for sure the sex
of the baby. If you don't want to know if you're going to
have a boy or a girl, the technician can make sure that you
don't see that part of the pictures.
Morning
sickness has passed by the time you are thirty weeks into
your pregnancy. However, it has probably been replaced by
an urge to eat. At this time you should be careful of what
you eat because it could add weight to your body that will
be very hard to get off after the baby is born. Stick to healthy
foods and follow the food guide to make sure you are getting
the right amounts of nutrients the growing baby needs.
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Author: Ling Tong
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