Pregnancy Calendar Week 30

At this point in your pregnancy, your baby’s bone marrow is now capable of red blood cell production. Red blood cells deliver oxygen and remove waste from the body.

While your baby is now able to follow a light source with his/her eyes, it will take quite some time before he/she has developed normal vision. A newborn’s vision is 20/400, meaning that he/she can only focus on objects a few inches away from his/her face--the perfect distance between your face and his/hers during feedings. Normal adult vision is 20/20.

Your Body during Pregnancy Calendar Week 30

Mood swings are quite common during the third trimester as your hormone levels continue to fluctuate. Since mood swings can be aggravated by fatigue, make it a priority to get the rest you need. Ask your partner for help with household chores, hire a sitter to give you a break from your older children, and try to avoid working late at the office.

During pregnancy calendar week 30, you may notice colostrum leaking from your nipples. This is your body’s way of preparing for breastfeeding. It’s not a cause for concern, and the substance can be easily absorbed by wearing breast pads inside your bra.

While stretch marks are quite common during the third trimester of pregnancy, some women also experience painful pimples known as pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP). Although these pimples most often develop within abdominal stretch marks, they may also appear on the buttocks, arms, or thighs. Fortunately, your healthcare provider can prescribe an antihistamine or topical medication to ease your discomfort.

Other common symptoms during pregnancy calendar week 30 include leg cramps, backache, heartburn, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, bleeding gums, indigestion, constipation, and an increasingly heavy vaginal discharge. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy symptoms, don’t hesitate to contact your healthcare provider. At this stage in your pregnancy, it’s wise to be cautious.

Learning to Relax

If you’re feeling tense during pregnancy calendar week 30, you may want to consider learning more about various relaxation techniques. In addition to helping you cope with your feelings about your baby’s impending arrival, relaxation techniques can be used to provide natural pain relief during labor. While prenatal yoga is one of the most popular ways to promote relaxation, there are many other exercises that can help you learn to better regulate your emotional state.

One basic physical relaxation technique requires that you lay down in a comfortable position. Then, simply close your eyes and concentrate on alternately tensing and relaxing the various parts of your body. Begin with your toes and work your way up to the top of your body.

Mental relaxation techniques focus more on clearing your mind. To practice this form of relaxation, sit in a comfortable position and concentrate on following the pattern of your breathing. Try to empty your mind of any unpleasant thoughts. Breathe in deeply through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth until you feel completely relaxed.

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