The 31st week of pregnancy is a week where the baby has now grown and become heavier. The expectant mother has also become quite heavy. Since preterm labor can develop from this week onwards, the expectant parents should complete their preparations as if anything could happen at any moment. A draft of where they will go and what kind of plan they will follow should be established. In the 31st week of pregnancy, a bag and baby supplies prepared to be ready at any moment should be placed near the exit, and the expectant mother should leave everything she might need for the birth in a ready-to-use state close to the door. Supplies; a baby bag should be prepared with items such as diapers, blankets, a few bodysuits, wipes, and baby clothes.
In a 31-week pregnancy, the expectant mother has gained at least between 11 and 13 kilograms. More of an increase is possible, but this is the ideal. There are milk trials in the expectant mother’s breasts. Since the baby will feed from there in a few weeks, the milk ducts are gradually opening. The expectant mother may experience contractions that gradually resemble labor pains; these are like samples of birth pangs. She should not be afraid or think the baby is about to be born.
In a 31-week pregnancy, the expectant mother starts to dream frequently and even has hallucinations, which she may believe to be real. This is caused by the expectant mother’s hormones. The expectant mother’s hormones secrete relaxin.
What is the Height and Weight of the Baby at 31 Weeks of Pregnancy?
In a 31-week pregnancy, the baby’s weight has reached 1600 grams. The height is 40 cm.
What are the Changes in the Expectant Mother at 31 Weeks of Pregnancy?
As of 31 weeks, the expectant mother should continue to take calcium. The baby has a great need for calcium. Both the baby’s bones and developing brain benefit from the calcium taken by the expectant mother. The baby’s movements are now clearly felt. Their kicks are visible even from the outside of the abdomen. Although this situation makes the mother very uncomfortable, the expectant mother does not even mind due to the joy of her baby moving; on the contrary, if the baby does not move, she becomes anxious, worried, and wonders if something happened.
