31 weeks pregnant
Length: 41 cmWeight: 1600 g
Baby development
My organs are almost fully developed now, but it’s the lungs that take the longest time.
It’s starting to get cramped in the belly, with my mother probably noticing a change in the pattern of my movements. From being powerful, like blows or kicks, they are now more sweeping and dragging. However, the pattern of activity should be as frequent as before. If mum feels that I'm moving less than usual, she should speak to her midwife or contact the maternity unit for a consultation.
At around this time, it’s normal for mum to start feeling that things are a little rough. After all, I am getting quite big. But there are still a few weeks to go.
Mothers development
Your belly is now so big that it's affecting your mobility in almost everything you do.
It's harder to bend down, turn in bed, or get up from the couch. Your body may have also begun to react with contractions when you do too much, which is a sign that you should ease up a bit.
Every breath requires about 20 per cent more oxygen and more carbon dioxide is needed to ensure proper oxygen levels for you and the child. Therefore, the lungs may work harder, which can make you feel "breathless," so slow down the pace. If you haven’t registered for classes for pregnant women and expectant parents, it is high time to do so now.
Co-parent
How are you doing? And how do you feel you two are holding up together?
A relationship always changes when you become - or about to become - parents. It is inevitable. But like everything else, one should always talk, talk and talk some more about how you both feel to each other. The worst possible situation at this time is to keep things bottled up until they eventually explode. If you have always felt inadequate about opening up to each other, then this is an opportunity to improve on that front.
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