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Week 303rd TrimesterWeek 32
Baby at pregnancy week 31

Week 31

Your baby is the size of a Pineapple

41.1 cm1.5 kg3rd Trimester
Week 31 of 42Trimester 3
T1T2T3

31

Weeks

74%

Complete

77

Days left

🍍Pineapple

Your baby is the size of a Pineapple

41.1 cm

Length

1.5 kg

Weight

What happens in week 31

  • 1All 5 senses functioning
  • 2Brain connections multiplying rapidly
  • 3Baby can turn its head
  • 4Longer sleep phases — babies sleep 90-95% of the time

Common symptoms

  • Stronger Braxton Hicks — can be annoying
  • Back and pelvic pain common
  • Frequent nighttime waking
  • Breasts may leak colostrum

Checklist for this week

  • Learn to distinguish Braxton Hicks from real contractions
  • Have nursing pads ready if colostrum leaks
  • Discuss birth plan with midwife/doctor

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