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Pregnancy Week 30

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**Please note- Your Due Date is calculated from your last menstrual period, which corresponds to our Pregnancy Week by Week articles.

Week 30

Your Baby's Growth and Development

Your baby is continuing to grow and develop during pregnancy at 30 weeks, filling out your uterus more and more every day. You have probably noticed an arm or leg moving across your belly at one time or another. Many parents have a lot of fun playing "guess the body part" as their unborn baby moves underneath mom's belly during pregnancy 30 weeks. This game is even more interesting as your pregnancy week by week continues. A hard round lump is likely either the head or your baby's bottom, whereas a longer flat surface may be your baby's back. Your healthcare provider may be able to help you identify your baby's bumps and lumps at your next prenatal visit.

The volume of amniotic fluid in your belly will slowly start to decrease as your baby starts to take up more and more space in your belly.

Your Growth and Development
Your uterus is now about 4 inches above your belly button at pregnancy week 30. You are now in the home stretch of pregnancy by pregnancy at 30 weeks, and quickly running out of room to expand!

Changes in You
You are probably starting to feel more tired by 30 weeks pregnant. This is due in part to the increasing levels of progesterone in your body during pregnancy 30 weeks and in part because you are probably having trouble getting comfortable enough to sleep at night. If you haven't already invested in a body pillow or two by now, you should.

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If you find you are having a difficult time shifting positions at night during pregnancy week 30 and beyond, consider investing in a set of silk sheets. Then why not splurge on a pair of silk pajamas? You'll find moving in bed and shifting positions is a lot simpler when you can easily slide across your sheets. Some women find it most comfortable to sleep in a semi-upright position. If you have a recliner available you might try resting there for a nap or two. This may make it easier to switch from side to side, or at the very least get up after snoozing for an hour or two.

Your balance is probably quite a bit skewed by 30 weeks pregnant. In addition pregnancy hormones have allowed your joints to loosen. Many women find that their feet go up an entire size during pregnancy. This is due to these loosening joints. Most of the time if your foot grows during pregnancy, it will not go back to normal after (sorry ladies!).

Many women find that they are experiencing more emotional swings once again when they enter the third trimester.

Nursing Pillows
Good Support Is A Must During Breastfeeding

Wouldn't it be great if you could turn your pregnancy pillow into a nursing support pillow after pregnancy? Guess what, you can! Snoozer Pregnancy Pillows easily convert into a nursing pillow to help support your neck, shoulders and upper back during breastfeeding sessions. This is a terrific bonus for mothers who commit to breastfeeding their babies in the months following delivery.

Just as your back and legs require a little extra support during pregnancy, so too will your neck and shoulders while breastfeeding. Having a nursing pillow handy is definitely a must have for all moms to be!

Maternity Clothes
Crops and Capris:
Summer Can’t Live Without Items

You can’t endure an entire summer without maternity crops and capris… not if you are interested in comfort, style and fun during the warmer months of the year! Just because you are pregnant doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look good. Let’s face it; crops and capris are some of the more popular clothing items for pregnant and non-pregnant women alike!

Most Motherhood Maternity Crops and Capris are made of stretchy fabric, so they not only feel great but also move with you your entire pregnancy. Go ahead, show off that belly! You earned every bit of it. If you are a hip and funky mom-to-be, why not check out the latest selections and get the hottest trends in shorts - denim, novelty, short shorts & bermuda shorts at A Pea in the Pod! for moms-to-be?

Pregnancy Health Tips
There are many pain relief options for the laboring mother. It is important that you know your options prior to delivery so you may make an informed decision before you deliver. Here is a brief summary of some of the more common forms of pain relief available for laboring mothers:

Natural Birth - Just as it sounds, natural birth means no pain relief. Most 'natural' mothers prefer to use meditation and breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce their pain during delivery. Some mothers even choose to use alternative methods of pain control including hypnosis during pregnancy. Fortunately modern technology has afforded women a lot of safe and reliable pain control options during pregnancy. Many women decide to opt for a natural birth during pregnancy, only to find that they need some form of pain control later. The pain associated with labor and delivery is quite intense. Women have been birthing babies however since the dawn of time, so there isn't a true reason why you can't deliver without any pain medications.

Analgesics and Narcotics - These medications include butorphanol, fentanyl, meperidine and nalbuphine. They are injected right into a muscle or the buttocks, or can be delivered intravenously during labor and delivery. The effects of these medications typically range one to six hours. They can't be administered however in the final stages of labor when pain is most severe, because they may pass on to the baby causing drowsiness or depressed respiration after delivery.

Pudendal Block - This is a medication that can be injected into the vaginal wall just before delivery, and helps block pain between the vagina and perineum. This can help relieve pain associated with an episiotomy or tear. It is short lasting, generally lasting anywhere from several minutes to an hour. A pudendal block offers only local pain relief.

Epidural - This is the most common form of pain control used during labor and delivery. Usually a mixture of an anesthetic agent and a narcotic are administered for labor or during a cesarean birth. The medication is injected into the lower back into a space called the dura that surrounds the spinal cord. An epidural takes about 10 minutes to take effects. Use of an epidural does not necessarily slow labor and may take effect for several hours. Some women may find pushing more difficult if they choose an epidural block. Some women may experience a drop in blood pressure or shivering, which is actually a common reaction after administration.

"My husband once told me "you are no hero in my book if you choose not to use pain medications (he's a medic). I remember when I was delivering my second child a woman down the hall was screaming so loudly I thought the walls would collapse. She was delivering twins vaginally, and without pain medication. I know it can be done, but I certainly wouldn't want to go through that. I personally do not have a high pain tolerance, and wanted to be sure I had time to focus on the labor and delivery process, and for me that meant some form of pain relief. I didn't want to remember my delivery as a painful experience. But all women are different, some deliver naturally with little or no pain. You should choose the option that is best for you… A. Arthur, mother of two epidural "

Remember that regardless of the type of pain medication you decide to use, if you decide to use any, it is your choice and your decision. The most important thing you consider is your individual risk factors and preference during labor and delivery. Doulas and midwives have been coaching women through natural birthing processes since the dawn of time.