The baby at 30 weeks of gestation, which corresponds to 7 months of pregnancy, already has well developed toenails and in boys, the testicles are already descending.
At this stage of pregnancy, most of the baby will already be facing down, with the head near the pelvis and the knees bent, to facilitate delivery. However, some may take up to 32 weeks to fully turn. If this is not happening, there are some exercises to help the baby fit in and facilitate delivery.
Pictures of the fetus at 30 weeks gestation
Development of the fetus at 30 weeks
Usually at this stage the skin is rosy and smooth, and the arms and legs are already "plump". It has already accumulated some body fat, and this represents about 8% of its total weight, and will be useful to help regulate the temperature when it is born. In addition, the baby is also able to respond to the stimulus of light and differentiates the light from the dark.
If the baby is born during the 30 weeks, the baby has a very good chance of surviving, however, because the immune system is still developing, just like the lungs, you usually have to stay in an incubator until fully developed.
Size and weight of the fetus
The size of the fetus at 30 weeks gestation is approximately 36 centimeters and weighs about 1 pound and 700 grams.
Changes in woman
At 30 weeks of pregnancy, the woman is usually more tired than usual, the belly is increasing and it is normal to fatten about 500 grams per week until the baby is born.
Mood swings tend to be more frequent and so the woman can become more sensitive. At this late stage of pregnancy there may be a greater feeling of sadness, but if this feeling occupies most of the days, it is recommended to inform the obstetrician doctor as some women can start a depression in this period and treating it properly may decrease the risk of depression post childbirth.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
