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30 Weeks Pregnant: What to Expect During Pregnancy

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Jan 4th 2010 1:09PM

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Your body is producing hormones that can cause your joints to loosen, which could make your feet grow. Credit: GE Healthcare

If you're planning on donating or storing your baby's cord blood, you should get the paperwork in order before you deliver your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages donating the blood rather than paying the hefty fees for for private storage.

What's happening to baby: Baby's eyes are quickly maturing: She can tell the difference between light and dark and can focus on light. By the 30th week, the average fetus will weigh about three pounds. More than a pint of amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus, though the amount of liquid will decrease as the baby grows and takes up more room in the womb. The fetus will begin to mimic breathing by pushing up the diaphragm up and down.

What's happening to Mom: At this point, Mom may have trouble sleeping and can feel clumsier than usual. Mood swings are also common during the 30th week of pregnancy, as are bouts of depression. Are you getting nervous about labor? Talk to your doctor about your options for pain relief and ask her any questions you might have.

31 Weeks Pregnant: What to Expect During Pregnancy

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