baby : your baby measures about 17 inches from head to toe and weighs about 3 pounds. baby is growing plumper and beginning to control its own body temperature. eyebrows and eyelashes are fully developed and hair on the head is getting thicker. head and body are now proportioned like a newborn's. hands are now fully formed and fingernails are growing. mom-to-be : your uterus is about four inches above your navel and it's hard to believe you still have about 10 weeks to go as baby continues to push on your ribs. you may be feeling more discomfort in your pelvis and abdomen. you'll probably be gaining about a pound a week. tip of the week : the membranes around the baby that contain the amniotic fluid are called the bag of waters. they usually do not break until just before the onset of labor but if it does break prematurely your risk of infection increases so call your practitioner immediately.
what can i expect during week 30 of my pregnancy?