Week 30
What’s happening this week
Your baby…
- is about the size of a 1L Frank Green
- fat deposits are building up underneath the skin to insulate the baby against the abrupt change in temperature at birth
- in preparation for birth your baby will mimic breathing movements by repeatedly moving the diaphragm.
You…
- your joints and spine are softer than usual so you will need to take extra care when moving things around.
- watch your posture as your centre of gravity continues to change.
Getting to sleep may be more difficult around now as your bump gets bigger. A few babies do arrive early, so it’s worth being prepared.