How many months are you pregnant at 31 weeks?

31 weeks of pregnancy makes around 7months, meaning only two months more to go. However, always keep in mind that the track of your pregnancy kept by your OB is in weeks. It’s better you also monitor your pregnancy time in weeks rather than months.

Pregnancy Symptoms at 31 weeks

By now all the symptoms you have felt so far will be stronger such as swelling, breathlessness, and restlessness. The symptoms in this week and the coming weeks will be stronger sometimes and bearable the other times. However, the symptoms that will definitely hit you by the 31st week of your pregnancy are as follows:

• Breathlessness

As your baby is growing the breathlessness that was already there before may worsen now. However, it is recommended for mothers to walk a bit. Make sure to take breaks and rest in between the walks.

• False contractions

The false contractions also known as Braxton Hicks contractions are very common in this week and the coming weeks. However keep an eye on the contractions you have in an hour. Changing positions and drinking water will help ease out the contractions.

• Leakage of colostrum from boobs

Baby’s food is being prepared even before its arrival. The breasts may start to leak a liquid known as colostrum. You don’t have to worry about this as this is completely normal.

• More frequent visits to the restroom

By now you must be familiar with how crowded everything is inside of you. The growing baby is pushing everything aside which is putting pressure on your organs. Pressure on the bladder will make you visit the washroom frequently. All you can do is mentally prepare yourself for these frequent visits.

• Brittle nails

You will need a moisturizing oil for your nails as in pregnancy many moms-to-be have dry and brittle nails. Don’t worry about this too, it will go away once you deliver your baby.

• Sleeplessness

With frequently going to the restroom to pee and the weight you have on your belly, sleeping may look like a dream to you. Sleeplessness is common in the later days of pregnancy. However, it is suggested to keep changing positions until you find the ultimate comfortable one.

• Pain in the back and legs

As you move ahead towards your due date, your back, legs, and everything will start to ache. You can do kegel exercises and other yoga exercises to relax yourself and feel better.

your belly and baby’s position at 31st weeks

You will gain weight every week now. This week you must gain 21-27 pounds. However, if you have twins it may vary from 27 to 42 pounds. This week your baby is most probably head down ready to get out in a few more weeks. As you and your baby are getting ready for labor the doctor will thoroughly check you for any complications.

The ultrasound at the 31st week of pregnancy

The fetus is now under brain development. Their nerves are developing too. If you could see your baby, you can easily see their eyes, and their irises now have the ability to catch the light. Also, all the senses of your baby are also developed by now. Most probably, if you don’t have any complications then you will not be visiting your OB.  However, mommies-to-be with complications or twins may go for a checkup to see if everything is ok or not.

Not to mention, if you’re really keen to see your baby, you can opt for a 4D or 3D ultrasound scan. In the scan you can easily see the baby’s face and also you see the baby move in 3D too. More exciting about the scan is that you can see your baby blink, sucking its thumb, and also he may smile or frown according to what it feels inside. Many OBs offer these ultrasound scans to the parents themselves. However, if they don’t, you can get it done in a private clinic. Keep in mind these ultrasounds are not covered in your insurance so before you opt for it do have a look at the budget you have.

Your baby is now all ready to meet you once it’s out. It has developed fully inside. All it needs now is to gain a bit more weight in the coming weeks before it arrives in the world.

31 weeks pregnancy tips

The tips of this week are as follows:

• Order nursing pads

Nursing pads are important after the delivery definitely. However, if you have a leakage of colostrum right now it’s the right time to order them and then you can use them after the delivery too.

• Stretch yourself

As you are full of aches, it is important for you to go for some exercises that require stretching so that you can relax a bit. You can rest against a wall to relax your back. Stretch your calf muscles to relieve the pain in your legs. You can also search for different exercises that will help you have less pain than usual.

• Reduce the consumption of Tea or Coffee

With already frequent visits to the restroom to pee, it is necessary that you take action and don’t do things that aggravate the situation. Consumption of coffee or tea will let you have a few more visits than you usually have. They are diuretics and cause more urination.

• Have a bit of knowledge about the labor

Take prenatal classes, or take a small course on youtube to make yourself familiar with the series of events that may take place at the time of labor. You can always practice inhaling and exhaling which will help you practice the labor when it comes and also right now will help with your breathlessness.

To-do-list in the 31st week of pregnancy

This week your to-do list is not that big however make sure:

• You know the early signs of preterm labor
• Order the stuff that are still remaining for your baby
• Prepare the bag by now and finalize everything you need for the stay in the hospital