Week 31
Trimester 3
Baby's Development
Your baby is a coconut.
Brain Connections Blooming — Billions of neural connections are being made in your baby's brain this week. They can process information, feel pain, and experience something like dreaming during REM sleep. Their immune system is developing with the help of antibodies passed from you.
Your Symptoms
- Leaking breasts (colostrum)
- Shortness of breath
- Backache
NHS Appointments
Midwife appointment (31 or 32 weeks) to check growth and position.
Tip of the Week
Breast pads can help if you're experiencing leaking colostrum.
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