The Challenges And Pleasures Of 30 Weeks Pregnant Mother
30 weeks pregnant mothers carry a baby that is almost 3 pounds in weight and might scale up to 16 inches from head to toe
. The most important changes that are known to take place in the baby during this period are the following;
1.The brain of the baby starts to wrinkle and folds like that of an adult. The neurons in the cortex of the brain start to increase into six diverse layers. Each of the layers of neurons has its own function as the cortex has to take care of a number of important functions like the thought processes, memory, and coordination in movement, vision and emotions.
2.The eyesight of the baby continues to develop although it is not very sharp. The baby can feel the sensation of light and different colors only.
3.The amniotic fluid surrounding the baby continues to decrease as the baby starts to consume more and more space.
4.The bridge of the nose of the baby starts to develop during this period and is easily apparent y now. The tip of the nose however stays with an upward tilt.
The most important changes experienced by the baby during this period are the following:
1.The baby is very active and continuously kicks and punches the belly. The wonderful sensations would be felt by the mom.
2.At this point of time, the weight of the mom in the highest limits and therefore there is an experience of increased fatigue. Insomnia is also very common and is reported by as many as 80% of the women.
3.The leg cramps would make it very difficult for some women to sleep well.
4.Women would feel the urge to urinate too frequently because the uterus has developed heavier and bulkier and has left very little space for the urinary bladder putting a continuous pressure.
5.Women might require using a pregnancy pillow to find the right position to sleep.
The 32 weeks pregnant mothers carry a baby that is developing in the following way inside them:
1.The blood vessels that were visible under the skin until a few weeks ago have vanished under the fat accumulated under the skin.
2.The baby can make faces by now and even stick out the tongue and smile.
3.The baby catches fat at a fast rate from now onwards which means that he or she is getting more and more round with each passing day. Cute isn"t it.
The most significant change in the mother is the increase of the progesterone levels which occurs to help the body prepare for the delivery. In order to tackle fatigue, plan a number of naps during the day.