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you are in week

30.

of your pregnancy

Size

ca. 38 cm

groß

Weight

ca. 1400 g

Time for another doctor's appointment

How is your baby growing?

Remember the lanugo? Your baby loses this soft protective fluff at 30 weeks of gestation. Depending on family predisposition, hair now begins to grow on the head.  

Your little one's skeleton is getting stronger, the fat layer is getting thicker, and your baby's skin is getting smoother and rosier. 

How is your belly growing?

From the 30th week of pregnancy, an expectant mother gains an average of 400-450 grams per week. This, combined with the fact that the top of the uterus has now reached the height of the diaphragm, can lead to shortness of breath. Circulation and digestion problems, as well as back pain, also often bother pregnant women.  

Around the 30th week of pregnancy, it would be a good idea to visit the dentist again and have a general check-up.  

What makes you grow as a family?

The third ultrasound is approaching. Are you excited? Your gynecologist will check whether your baby's internal organs are developing and functioning well. In addition, they will check the size and position of the placenta.  

You may already see your baby in the so-called fetal position: they have pulled their arms and knees up and rested their chin on their chest. This position helps your baby adapt to the increasingly limited space in the womb and move easily into the birth canal.  

Your baby is getting ready for birth. Even though there is still some time left, now, at 30 weeks of pregnancy, is the right time to pack your bag for the maternity ward. This preparation will save you stress when the contractions start. We have prepared a checklist of things you should pack in your hospital bag.

Have you prepared everything at home for your new roommate? Mom Christine offers the following advice: 

Take the need to prepare the nest seriously (and dads too!): If the baby's room hasn't been painted yet, but you as a mom feel a strong need to have everything looking nice, then dad (or someone else) should paint it and assemble the furniture. 

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