Pregnancy Week by Week Calendar
Want to see how your baby is developing every week in utero? We have a kick butt Week by Week Pregnancy Calendar that will do just that! What will you need to buy and when, when should you pack your bags, when should you start to decorate your nursery? Check it out!
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| Week 30 Lumpy Bumps What are all those lumpy bumps protruding from your belly? Propped up in bed it’s hard to not notice little things poking out and pushing around under the skin, but can you name the body parts? This can be a fun game for you and your loved one. Obviously, hard round bumps could be the head, or is it a little butt? There aren’t a lot of fun things about this stage of pregnancy, so take delight in these little appearances from you unborn baby! Look at You Now: Besides a lot of extra body weight, you may feel very similar to the way you did in the beginning of this pregnancy. You are likely tired and back to needing naps and may be on an emotional roller coaster day in and out. Add to it that your joints are loosening and your feet may have gone up a size! It could be water retention, but it is just as likely there are looser joints, which mean you may not ever go back to your previous shoe size! It could be very easy to come up with excuses not to exercise now that you feel like a whale out of water, but you need that activity more than ever right now. Women who remain active as long as possible have a lower chance of complications and usually have an easier time in delivery. A walk or a good swim can also relieve some of the swelling emotions and keep you in a happier mood. You do need to carefully choose your exercise and remember your center of gravity is off with your growing belly. Keep your posture straight and do things that have a lower risk of injury, such as walking or swimming. Look at Baby Now: Most babies are around 3 pounds at this point and are taking up more and more space, leaving less room for moving about. Continue to monitor the movements to make sure nothing is abnormal or suddenly slows down, but also expect the moves to be more confined to certain areas since there isn’t as much room for frolicking all about. Tips for Now: If you are struggling to get up and down in the bed and can’t find a comfortable position, try sleeping in a recliner. This will make it easier to get up and down and you may be able to adjust positions easier. If you are having a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions, why not take the opportunity to practice breathing techniques from your childbirth classes? |
