Pregnancy Week By Week (Week 30)

Week 30 Fetus

Must-ask Questions this Week (Week 30)

How much should I spend on baby clothes?

Your budget and eagerness will be the determining factors here. You have to bear in mind all babies are different in terms of leaking diapers and baby spit ups. Are you ready to do laundry everyday since you are expected to change baby 3-6 times in a day? That will help you decide if you should stock up on clothes or wash clothes regularly. Some other tips to help you along:

• Don't buy too many newborn sized clothes; some babies are born large so they will outgrow this size fast enough. On the other hand if is not wise to totally skip this size as there is no way of predicting your newborn's size at birth. Keep at least a couple of newborn sized clothes for starters and arrange to have more through a relative should the need arise

• Keep the outfits simple. Omit the frills and fancy work

• Buy clothes with comfort in mind. Many baby outfits are designed with fashionably with little attention to comfort. Frills and zippers make an outfit uncomfortable for baby

• Instead of cute booties, opt for the practical stretch socks instead

• Stick to unisex colors while you can. This will prove to be a great saving when your next baby happens to be of the opposite sex

• Buy clothing as your baby needs them to avoid overbuying

• Don't buy too far ahead just because of some sale; it is hard to predict your baby's size a year from now. A bargain may just turn into a waste of money

Some Basic Pointers (Week 30)

Umbilical cord Knot

Sometimes these knots form in the cord. Its cause is usually due to baby being very active and its excessive movements inside the womb. A loop forms in the umbilical cord through which the baby moves and sometimes a knot forms. The mother is in no way responsible for this nor is there anything she can do to prevent such knots. The fortunate part is such knots are not common; however it can pose a problem for baby during labor or delivery since baby can be deprived from receiving the necessary oxygen and nutrients.


Ruptured Membranes

Amniotic fluid is contained in the membranes around the baby and is referred to as the bag of waters or amniotic sac. They don't rupture until just before labor begins, when labor begins or during labor. But sometimes that is not the case. If you suspect your water has broken or begun to leak, call your doctor asap. Certain precautions are necessary if this should happen. Since the membranes help protect baby against infection, when it ruptures and the fluid leaks chances of infection for you increases and this in turn harms your baby. Read Full Article


Bathing

A common concern pregnant women have is the safety of bathing as they enter the final weeks of pregnancy. The main safety issue is to be careful to avoid slipping and falling as you bathe. Avoid bathing only if you suspect ruptured membrane. When your water breaks, the water usually comes out in a gush followed by a leak. If your water breaks while you are bathing you may miss the gush but you will surely notice the slow leakage since it can last for quite a while.

Your Nutrition (Week 30)

Constipation is a common concern during pregnancy and is caused by a slowdown in bowel movement due to the hormone progesterone. Constipation or pressure from the uterus may lead to swollen veins or hemorrhoids. Vein problem in legs is caused by the increased weight and blood volume. To remedy the situation or even prevent them eat foods that are rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoid such as garlic, onions and parsley. The following tips will help constipation:

• Drink lots of water

• Limit processed foods

• Eat plenty of fiber rich foods

• Eat psyllium seeds to soften stools

• Eat oat bran, dried fruits, papayas, figs, peas

• Eat almonds and bananas for bulk and honey for lubrication

• 2-3 helpings of salad a day will provide plenty of useful fiber


Water

Drinking water during pregnancy is one of the most important ways you can offer protection to your unborn child because adequate hydration prevents premature labor. Here is how water helps both you and your baby:

• Dehydration can cause uterine contractions leading to premature birth

• UTI is more commonplace because of the hormonal changes your body undergoes. Again, this can cause premature labor to kick in

• During pregnancy your metabolism revs up. Before your blood volume increases (the first trimester phase) adequate fluids helps dissipate some of this additional heat

• Hormonal changes can cause constipation; drinking water improves regularity

• Staying hydrated keeps headaches, dry skin and complexion problems at bay

Aim for at least 8 16oz glasses of water per day. One easy way is to keep water within easy reach at all times. Experiment which taste or temperature suits your taste buds best; icy cold or room temperature or mixed with some flavor for those who don't like it bland. By fluids, don't include colas or fizzy drinks or even fruit juices. Soft drinks and carbonated beverages leave you bloated and full. Fruit juices contain sugar don't go overboard. Coffee and tea contain caffeine. So stick to water.

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