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30 Weeks Pregnant: What Changes Are Occurring in Your Body?<\/h2>\n

t 30 weeks pregnant, you\u2019re probably noticing you\u2019re becoming tired more easily<\/b>. This may be especially true if you are having difficulty sleeping at night. Some women are able to experiment with different sleeping positions<\/a> to help them sleep more soundly. If you are suffering from insomnia<\/a>, and it is becoming increasingly worse, you may want to consult with your healthcare provider. During the third trimester, you may also experience mood swings<\/a>. Some of you may have experienced this earlier in pregnancy as well. Additionally, your body is producing a number of hormones that can cause your joints to become looser. This may result in your feet actually getting larger. Some women report that their feet grow one shoe size during their pregnancy. This is normally a permanent change.<\/p>\n

30 Weeks Pregnant: How Big Is Your Baby?<\/h3>\n

At 30 weeks pregnant, your baby has grown to be about 15.15 inches (38.5 cm) long<\/strong> (CHL) and weighs about 3 pounds (1.4 kg).<\/strong><\/p>\n

What Is Happening With Your Baby?<\/h3>\n

As your baby continues to grow, she will take up a larger portion of your uterus. You may not feel that your body does not have room for your growing baby, but it will compensate by allowing your uterus to extend underneath your rib cage. At 30 weeks pregnant, your baby\u2019s eyes are becoming more mature,<\/b> and your baby can now tell the difference between light and dark.<\/span> Babies at 30 weeks can even follow a light source with their eyes. After birth, babies spend a great deal of time with their eyes closed. This is completely normal. Newborns only have the ability to focus on objects a few inches from their faces. While \u201cnormal\u201d adult vision is 20\/20, a newborn\u2019s vision is 20\/400.<\/p>\n

30 Weeks Pregnant: What Should You Plan for This Week?<\/h3>\n

You have approximately 10 weeks left in your pregnancy. Now is the time to begin thinking about the different kinds of pain relief options that will be available to you when you deliver. Not only should you talk to your health care provider about the different options, but also research the different techniques so you can make an informed decision. The following briefly describes some of the available options:<\/strong>
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