What is going on during the 31st week of a pregnancy?

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With only about nine weeks until the birth, a woman in the 31st week of pregnancy is in the middle of the third trimester. During this time, most mothers find it necessary to slow down a bit and rest more as they await birth.

Baby's size

During the 31st week of pregnancy, the average baby weighs about 3.3 lbs and is around 16 inches long, according to Babycenter.com. He's beginning to accumulate fat under his skin in preparation for his life outside the womb.

Baby's Movement

Babies at this stage continue to gain strength and move around in the uterus. A mother may notice that the movements tend to be more gentle as the baby runs out of room as he grows to take up more space in the uterus.

Uterine Height

At 31 weeks, the uterus measures about 4.5 inches above the navel. Since the uterus is taking up a large portion of the mother's body, she may find it difficult to breathe or eat very much.

Colostrum

During this stage of pregnancy colostrum may begin leaking from a mother's breasts. Colostrum is an important precursor to breastmilk and will provide the baby with antibodies, nutrients and protein, according to La Leche League International.

Preparation for Delivery

Around this time of pregnancy, most mothers will take a tour of the hospital or begin readying the home for the birth of the baby. If not already decided, important decisions about birth plans, feeding method and circumcision will be made.

Source:

Babycenter: Your Pregnancy: 31 Weeks

La Leche League: Colostrum

Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 31

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