Baby is the size of coconut now and weighs nearly 1.7kg
- The baby is rapidly putting on weight and the majority of the development is done but the road to complete development is far and is yet to be completed.
- The movements are also quite active as the baby kicks and nudges. The sleep-wake pattern is also getting regular and when asleep, the movements are reduced.
CHANGES IN ORGANS
The classic fetal position, where the body curls up like a cute ball, is attained. This is because the baby has grown big and there is less space for the uterus to accommodate the full length.
Your baby is practicing sucking and swallowing mama! This is because the first thing after birth is to latch the breasts and drink lots of milk.
Fetus at 31 weeks
PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS IN MOTHER
Increased Braxton Hicks contractions, feet swelling and back ache continue.
TME Tips: Prenatal exercises help ease the aches and pains and Yoga keeps your mind and body at ease.
- Breast tenderness and slight discharge may be seen as your breasts continue to prepare for lactation after birth.
TME Tips: Wearing a comfortable supporting brassiere helps with breast tenderness. Slight leak from your breasts is a sign of your body prepping for your little bundle of joy. There is nothing to be worried about.
- An increase in libido is natural. Sex during pregnancy is safe in normal conditions.
IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS
Want to know about Premature/preterm birth?
When the baby is born less than 32 weeks of gestation, it is called preterm birth. It puts not only the baby but also the mother’s life at risk. Back-to-back deliveries with no spacing between children, chronic diseases in mothers, diabetes, hypertension, and a family history of preterm babies are a few common causes for the same.
When preterm delivery is imminent, doctors give steroid injections to help the baby’s lung to mature. After delivery, the babies are also kept in a specialized care area called NICU/ Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The body temperature is maintained and a safe sterile environment is kept for preventing babies from harboring infections. Their feeding, breathing, and gaining weight is also taken care of by the NICU.
Regular doctor visits, consuming a balanced diet and not indulging in too much stress helps in avoiding preterm birth.a
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