31 weeks pregnant infomation on my growing baby?

Answer 1

Here is a great site I use !!!Links at end
.I'm almost 19 weeks now
go to the week by week index
You may notice the start of Braxton Hicks contractions from now on, and they may continue to the end of pregnancy. They are 'practice' contractions which don't usually hurt (but sometimes do...)

Shoes with low heels are likely to be more comfortable than high heels, now your tummy has changed your balance.

A comfortable way to sit to relieve backache is on the floor with your back against the wall, shoulders pressed into the wall.

The skin begins to smoothen as fat deposits accumulate underneath. The fat insulates and is an energy source.

Your baby develops reflexes and the skin is very sensitive.

The brain is fully formed, and the child can feel pain. the baby may even suck his thumb. The eyelids now cover the eyes, and will remain shut until the seventh month to protect the delicate optical nerve fibers.
other in your same week discuss thier current experiences

Answer 2

Hi i got the following info from a great website that shows you other scans week by week and othe womens pregnant bellies lol its : http://pregnancy.about.com


Your abdomen swells and your rib cage and pelvis may be sore as the baby gets bigger and fills up all the space you have available. While it is really great that your baby is gaining weight and growing strong, you may be in line for different discomforts at this stage of the game.

Some women will have more heartburn as the uterus displaces the internal organs, leaving less room for her stomach and its contents. This can be relieved by remaining upright after a meal. Some women say that eating smaller, more frequent meals helps their heartburn. Remember to ask your practitioner before using any medications, even over the counter products.

One of the most frequent complaints in pregnancy is back pain. This can start at almost any point of pregnancy and can continue well into the first postpartum year. Some of this can be relieved by maintaining good posture, exercise, and stretching. And don't forget to ask your partner for a back rub!

The pregnant body produces a hormone called relaxin. This is what loosens the pelvis making it mobile to help your baby be born. However, this can also cause waddling! I also refer to this as "feeling like a Barbie with her legs pulled off." This is only temporary, and while it may be a pain now, come birth time you'll be rather grateful!

A few women will breeze by even this phase of pregnancy without any discomforts. This does not mean that your body isn't preparing for birth. It could be pain tolerance levels, exercise and agility levels and many other factors. So, count your blessings if you fall into this category!
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You may worry that if you are breathless from walking or sometimes even just sitting that your baby is in danger. This is not true. Your baby is getting plenty of oxygen from your placenta.

The baby's irises can now dilate and contract in response to light. Due to the deposits of white fat underneath the skin the baby's skin is no longer red but pink, and your baby weighs about three pounds and five ounces (1.5 kilograms). The finger nails may reach the end of the hands.

Answer 3

You are 31 weeks pregnant.

Your baby is able to see in the uterus, and knows when it's light or dark.

Your baby is looking a little plumper every day, as more fat gets laid down under the skin.

Your weight gain tends to be faster at this stage - you're probably putting on about a pound every week.

Boys' testicles start to descend from the body toward the scrotum.

Answer 4

You are 31 weeks pregnant
You are now 31 weeks pregnant (or in your 32nd week if that's how you prefer to count it).

How your baby's growing

Your baby's movements are probably changing -- they may seem less frequent and less forceful because she's running out of room in your uterus and can't turn somersaults any more. Your baby can now move her head from side to side, her organs are continuing to mature and a layer of fat is being laid down beneath her skin. Read more information on your baby's development this week

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How your life's changing

Until your baby drops down into your pelvis (at about 37 weeks for first pregnancies and not until delivery if you've already had a baby), you may be feeling breathless, as though you can't get enough air. This happens because your uterus has grown so large it presses up against your diaphragm -- the large flat muscle that aids breathing. Relaxing helps, so try to rest as much as possible. Resting can also help if your baby is measuring small for dates.

Is your bump giving you backache? Switch to low-heeled shoes if you haven't already and avoid heavy lifting, which puts a strain on your softened ligaments. Your midwife can supply a maternity corset which supports your back and holds you in place -- not sexy but helpful if you find getting around uncomfortable. A lot of women experience hip pain as pregnancy progresses and, in some women, the ligaments supporting the pelvis loosen so much that the joint that holds the pelvic bones together doesn't work properly. This condition is called symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) and is very painful. Oh, the joys of pregnancy!

If you and your partner are getting nervous about the big day, it may help to go over what you learned in your antenatal classes and practise the breathing exercises you've learnt. Why not run through which pain relief methods you’d be prepared to try and in what order. Will you be going straight for an epidural or are you planning to use entonox for as long as possible. And what are your views on pethidine and meptid?

Pregnancy tip: Choosing a focal point

"I'm 32 weeks pregnant, and at my classes they've been telling us to concentrate on a focal point during labour. Anything from a picture to a crack in the wall or ceiling can work, so long as it helps you relax and distracts you." -- Anonymous

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Answer 5

yep its regularly occurring!! i'm 31 weeks 5 days and my infant receives hiccups a minimum of two cases an afternoon and on the most 5 cases an afternoon. that is in common words the infant operating in direction of swallowing and respiratory interior the amniotic fluid :) and that i also sense the hiccups down low, and my infant is head first :)

Answer 6

hi go to www.whattoexpect.com they show and tell you week by week how you and the baby change there are pics of what the baby looks like and what is going on with every week its a great site good luck!!!!!!!

Answer 7

http://www.pregnancyguideonline.com this site is good for week by week info on how your baby is growing

Answer 8

go to www.babycenter.com
That site is helping me out with the growth of my baby.

Answer 9

pregnancyguideonline.com is an excellent site. it has a week by week account of pregnancy

Answer 10

babycenter.com they show week by week what is going on with the fetus