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Week 293rd TrimesterWeek 31
Baby at pregnancy week 30

Week 30

Your baby is the size of a Cabbage

39.9 cm1.3 kg3rd Trimester
Week 30 of 42Trimester 3
T1T2T3

30

Weeks

71%

Complete

84

Days left

🥬Cabbage

Your baby is the size of a Cabbage

39.9 cm

Length

1.3 kg

Weight

What happens in week 30

  • 1Vision improving — baby can see outlines
  • 2Weight gain accelerating (200g per week)
  • 3Lanugo hair starting to disappear
  • 4Bone marrow fully taking over blood cell production

Common symptoms

  • Heartburn can become very uncomfortable
  • Breathlessness climbing stairs
  • Pelvic pain (symphysis loosening)
  • Mood swings from exhaustion and anticipation

Checklist for this week

  • Small meals for heartburn
  • Consider maternity support belt for pelvic pain
  • Wash and sort baby clothes
  • Inform employer about maternity leave start

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This information does not replace medical advice. Contact your midwife or OB/GYN with questions.