The 30th week of pregnancy is the time of the official maternity leave and, if you have been working all this time, then make a nest for the unborn child and make test purchases.

In no case do not reduce the level of your activity, otherwise the arrows on the scales will rapidly crawl to the right. Week 30 is already the eighth month and there is not so much time left before meeting with your baby.

Baby development at 30 weeks

At the 30th week of pregnancy, what happens to the baby can be found out without additional devices. The child has already developed his own daily routine and, as a rule, you can observe the greatest activity in the evening. But you just need to walk or dance a little and the little one immediately calms down.

At the 30th week of pregnancy, the development of the fetus reaches the finish line.

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By the 30th week of pregnancy, the weight of the fetus already exceeds 1 kilogram, and growth can be up to 40 centimeters;
Visually, the size of the baby can be compared with the average melon;
It becomes crowded in his house for the belly-maker and he can no longer actively tumble and roll over;
Most likely, by the 30th week of pregnancy, he will already take the usual position with his head down, breech presentation at the 30th week of pregnancy is not a cause for concern.

Although you don't need to let it go. You need to start doing special exercises to help the baby roll over into the correct position + be sure to communicate and ask him to roll over.

You can get gymnastics for flipping a child on the Internet. - Course Five steps to successful childbirth >>>.

Appearance;

The child's body is already quite well-fed, as fat cells are already actively accumulating;
The skin is gradually smoothed out, the fluff rolls on it, but the hairs on the head are actively growing;
Marigolds are already visible on the fingers;
The kid can make faces, knows how to yawn, hiccup, wrinkle his nose or smile sweetly;
During an ultrasound, you can watch him cover his face with his hands or suck his thumb.

sense organs;

As for the level of development of hearing and vision, then know that in bright light, the child squints, and with cotton, he shudders;
By the way, when he hears your voice, the baby listens and even calms down;
The baby is very sensitive at this stage and notices even a slight stroke;
At the 30th week of pregnancy, he feels what is happening with his mother and reacts to negative or positive moments instantly.

Nervous system;

The improvement of the nervous system continues, so at this stage grooves and convolutions are formed and, although they are practically not involved yet, they will be actively included in the action already in the postpartum period;
The nerve cells of the central nervous system are also improved.

A heart;

The baby's heartbeat is clearly audible through the tummy, the norm is 140-160 beats per minute;
It is believed that in girls these indicators tend to the upper limit, while the heart of the boys works more slowly.

The movements of the baby at the 30th week of pregnancy, his communication with you through tremors become expressive and even painful, but it should be so, 24 movements in 12 hours are considered the norm.

Mom's well-being

As your baby grows, so does your belly and weight. Most of the sensations associated with the 8th month can hardly be called pleasant, but it is all more than compensated for as soon as you hug your newborn baby.

Changes in the mother's body

The uterus at the 30th week of pregnancy is already 10 centimeters above the navel, with a total height of up to 30 centimeters;
Such parameters also affect the large size of the tummy, which has greatly increased in circumference and bulges forward;
To prevent stretch marks (read the current article on the topic: Stretch marks during pregnancy >>>) and relieve stress from the back, it's time to start doing a strengthening set of exercises for the back, legs and abdominal muscles;
Breathing exercises are also time to do. This will allow you to calmly breathe through the contraction of any length during childbirth. A detailed set of exercises awaits you in the Five Steps to a Successful Childbirth course >>>;
Don't put on a bandage if you don't have to. Especially if the child has not taken the correct position and sits on the pope. Read our detailed article on wearing a bandage Bandage during pregnancy >>>;
Remember that you can’t sleep on your stomach, choose a position on your side;
It is also impossible to sit cross-legged, so you press down on the vena cava, making it difficult for the placental circulation;
Do not panic if you feel short-term contractions - this is normal for the third trimester, such contractions are called training, so your body is preparing for the upcoming responsible birth;
The cervix during pregnancy of 30 weeks should remain uniform and elastic, the height is about 3.5 centimeters, a gradual decrease will begin somewhere after 32 weeks.

Pain at 30 weeks

After 30 weeks, discomfort and pain will only increase, this is due to the additional load and gradually increasing parameters of the baby.

Abdominal pain;

As a rule, it is not necessary to talk about severe abdominal pains at the 30th week of pregnancy, but there may be pulling pains associated with constant muscle tension. As a rule, during the rest they pass;
The stomach may hurt after a long brisk walk (read the current article: Walking during pregnancy >>>);
You may feel a sharp pain when your baby pushes hard;
Also at this time, you may feel severe itching of the skin of the abdomen. The baby is growing actively, along with it, your stomach and skin are strongly stretched, not keeping up with the process (read the article on the topic: Itchy belly during pregnancy >>>).

Back pain;

A shift in the center of gravity, an additional load on the spine, softening of the bones and expansion of the pelvis - all this can cause pain in the back and in the sacrum;
It is difficult to completely get rid of them, but it is possible to calm the pain somewhat during massage, swimming, rest, wearing a bandage.

Pain in the legs;

Common third trimester problems are swelling and varicose veins. Read more about swelling during pregnancy >>>
It is important to alternate periods of activity and rest, wear comfortable shoes and clothes, monitor nutrition;
With constant edema and the accompanying increase in pressure and the appearance of protein in the urine, there is a risk of developing preeclampsia, an additional examination is necessary.

Headaches;

Dizziness, pressure surges for 30 weeks are not uncommon. The load on your body at this stage is colossal, the circulatory system is overloaded, so sudden movements, jumping up threaten fainting;
Headaches and migraines can also overshadow your waiting time for your baby. Don't rush to swallow pills, instead take a break, take a walk in the fresh air, ask for a head massage.

digestive problems;

The fetus at the 30th week of pregnancy reaches 40 centimeters and, with such parameters, your internal organs are in a compressed state;
With improper nutrition, such squeezing is fraught with constipation, heartburn, bloating. In this case, fractional nutrition, rejection of harmful foods and carbonated water, walks after meals will help you.

At 30 weeks pregnant, you may notice increased heart rate and shortness of breath, sweating, even with a slight increase in activity. There is only one way out - calmness and measured movements, on maternity leave you can afford it.

Bleeding. Allocations

There should be no particular changes in the amount or color of discharge at 30 weeks of gestation. Abundant discharge or a change in color, with a distinct odor, is a sign of the development of a disease or pathology.

Abundant clear discharge may be a sign of water leakage. See our article about this phenomenon and consult a doctor for a diagnosis (follow the link to the article: Test for amniotic fluid leakage >>>);
Transparent discharge with accompanying itching and burning - an allergic reaction to hygiene products or linen;
White discharge with a sour smell is a signal of the development of thrush (read the article: Thrush during pregnancy >>>);
Green, yellow blotches - the beginning of a purulent process during inflammation;
Blood clots give the discharge a brown tint. Brown discharge is observed after a doctor's examination or sexual intercourse, may occur due to cervical erosion. If, in addition to discharge, the stomach hurts a lot at the 30th week of pregnancy, you should immediately go to the hospital.

If there is any suspicion of pathology, additional tests are needed. You cannot self-medicate.

Feelings at 30 weeks

At the 30th week of pregnancy, due to maternity leave, your daily routine can completely change. You want to lie in bed, sleep longer and not go anywhere. However, in this situation, extra kilos and sleep disturbances will not take long.

So that you have only positive feelings at the 30th week of pregnancy, walk more, communicate with the baby and take our course of preparation for childbirth Easy childbirth >>>

Narrow issues of pregnancy

Even with a healthy lifestyle and good immunity, you are not immune from colds and other diseases. But not always the temperature signals you about diseases.

Temperature

Temperature at 30 weeks of gestation up to 37 degrees is considered normal. A situational increase can be after a long walk in the sun, overheating, after being in a stuffy space.

Attention! But if your temperature is still high after resting, and you experience body aches, chills, sneezing, or a sore throat, you most likely have a cold.

Cold at 30 weeks pregnant

Drinking plenty of fluids, bed rest, fortified meals are the best tips for pregnancy;
Pills should be resorted to only in extreme cases, when there is a risk of complications;
Medications can only be prescribed by a specialist, self-treatment of a cold at 30 weeks of gestation can lead to bleeding or premature birth. It is strictly forbidden to put mustard plasters, soar your feet, drink too hot tea to, as they say, sweat;
For more information about which drugs can be used in this situation, read the article: Cold during pregnancy >>>.

Sex

Sex at the 30th week of pregnancy is possible, but under conditions of increased caution. It is important to pay attention to postures, because, during the act, you, first of all, should be comfortable and not hurt.

Important! Contraindications may be a low placenta, since during a pregnancy of 30 weeks, during sexual intercourse, there is a risk of its detachment (read the article

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