You have reached the 30th week of pregnancy week by week. You cannot wait to hold your baby in your arms. So, how big is the baby at 30 weeks of pregnancy? How is the development of the mother and baby in the 30th week of pregnancy? What does a 30-week baby look like?

Yeditepe University Hospitals Gynecology and Obstetrics Department Head and IVF Specialist Prof. Dr. Erkut Attar answered these questions about the 30th week of pregnancy.

How Big is a 30-Week Baby?

Your baby weighs about 1.3 kilograms. Although it will continue to gain weight until birth, its growth will soon slow down. The head-to-heel length is about 39.9 centimeters.

Baby Development at 30 Weeks of Pregnancy

Your baby's skin is covered from head to toe with a white, slippery, and moist substance called varnish. The varnish protects your baby's skin from long-term exposure to the amniotic fluid. It is an antimicrobial substance. It protects against bacterial infections and fungal infections.

Meanwhile, your baby's immune system is busy developing to protect it against infections.

Your baby's vision will continue to develop after birth. By the time it is born, it will only be able to see faces and objects 20 to 30 centimeters away, although not clearly.

The amniotic fluid that surrounds your baby has been increasing every week, but as your baby grows, the rate at which the amniotic fluid increases slows down. By 37 weeks, the volume of amniotic fluid will have reached its highest level, between 700 and 1000 milliliters. By the time you reach your due date, it will have decreased to 600 milliliters.

Changes in the mother at 30 Weeks of Pregnancy

In the last trimester of your pregnancy, it may be difficult to get a good night's sleep again. As your belly grows, it will be more difficult to sleep comfortably. Pressure on your bladder may cause you to go to the toilet more often at night. If you have indigestion, you can sleep with your pillow raised. If you feel discomfort in your legs, you can try to exercise more during the day.

Dreams in the Last Months of Pregnancy

The dreams you have in the last months of pregnancy may seem more vivid and realistic. These dreams can be a guide to reflect your subconscious fears and anxieties about pregnancy and the parenting process ahead.

Indigestion, hormone changes, or pain can also cause you to have such dreams. You can continue to exercise as long as you feel well. This will be very good for you and your baby's health and will help your labor progress. As your belly grows and it becomes more difficult for you to move, light exercises such as walking and pregnancy yoga will be good options for you. Another good exercise option in the last 3 months of pregnancy is swimming. The water will support your belly and help you move.