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Pregnancy Tracker · Third trimester

30 Weeks Pregnant

Size of a
Cabbage
Length
15.7"
Weight
46 (2.9 lb) oz
General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — bring questions to your OB or midwife.

Your baby at 30 weeks

The brain surface begins forming its characteristic grooves and wrinkles, red blood cells are now made in the bone marrow, and the grip is getting stronger. Lanugo hair starts to disappear.

How you might feel

Fatigue may return, along with mood swings and trouble finding a comfortable position.

This week's tip: Balance rest with gentle walks, and don't hesitate to slow down when you need to.
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Sources: Mayo Clinic — Fetal development week by week, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Cleveland Clinic — Fetal Development, NHS — Pregnancy week by week, AAP HealthyChildren.org — Prenatal & Pregnancy.