Trimester 3
30 weeks pregnant: Three-quarters there
Here is what to expect this week for you and your baby.
Baby Size Cabbage (patta gobi) 39.9 cm A cucumber (~39.9 cm). Eyesight continues to develop.
Baby Development
- Baby's brain growing rapidly — creating billions of neurons
- Red blood cell production moves from spleen to bone marrow
- Lanugo (body hair) starting to disappear
- Baby practising breathing movements regularly
Common Symptoms
- Feeling very large and heavy
- Difficulty walking long distances
- Trouble catching breath
- Frequent need to urinate, even at night
Tips & Advice
- Continue gentle exercise — swimming is excellent now
- Prepare baby clothes and essentials list
- Practice Kegel exercises for labour preparation
Nutrition Guide
- DHA: walnuts, flax seeds — crucial for brain development
- Iron: moringa (drumstick) leaves, jaggery with peanuts
- Folate: fresh methi, green leafy vegetables
Medical Checklist
When to see your doctor at week 30
Some symptoms need attention right away. Contact your doctor or go to the nearest hospital if you notice any of these:
- Heavy bleeding (soaking a pad within an hour)
- Severe or persistent abdominal or pelvic pain
- Fever above 38°C (100.4°F)
- Sudden severe headache, blurred vision or upper-abdominal pain (possible preeclampsia)
- Decreased fetal movement after week 24 (fewer than 10 movements in 2 hours)
- Watery fluid leak from the vagina before 37 weeks (possible PPROM)
- Regular contractions before 37 weeks (possible preterm labour)
Frequently asked questions
Hospital bag — pack now?
Start now; finalise by week 35. Use SHELY’s checklist at /care/pregnancy/hospital-bag.
Antenatal classes — when?
Most couples prefer weeks 28–34 so content is fresh by labour.
Sleep so disrupted — why?
Belly + bathroom + baby movement + hormones. Naps are valid; body pillow is queen.
For partners
Start the hospital bag together using SHELY’s printable checklist.
Prepare for your OB visit
- Final birth plan: VBAC / pain relief / who in the room?
- When do we book antenatal classes?
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