Baby development

The baby at 30 weeks of gestation, which corresponds to 7 months of pregnancy, already has well developed toenails and in boys, the testicles are already descending.

At this stage of pregnancy, most babies will already be face down, with their head close to the pelvis and their knees bent, to facilitate delivery. However, some may take up to 32 weeks to completely turn around. If this is not happening, there are some exercises to help the baby fit and facilitate delivery.

Photos of the fetus at 30 weeks of gestation

Development of the fetus at 30 weeks

Usually at this stage the skin is pink and smooth, and the arms and legs are already "plump". He has already accumulated some body fat, which represents about 8% of his total weight, and will be useful to help regulate the temperature when he is born. In addition, the baby is also able to respond to light stimulation and differentiates light from dark.

If the baby is born during 30 weeks, the baby has a very good chance of surviving, however, as the immune system is still developing, as well as the lungs, it usually needs to stay in an incubator until it is fully developed.

Fetus size and weight

The size of the fetus at 30 weeks of gestation is approximately 36 centimeters and weighs about 1 kilogram and 700 grams.

Changes in women

At 30 weeks of pregnancy the woman is usually more tired than usual, her belly is getting bigger and it is normal for her to gain around 500 grams per week, until the baby is born.

The mood swings tend to be more frequent and therefore the woman may be more sensitive. In this final stage of pregnancy there may be a greater feeling of sadness, but if this feeling occupies most days, it is recommended to inform the obstetrician doctor as some women may start depression during this period and treating it properly can decrease the risk of depression post childbirth.

Your pregnancy by trimester

To make your life easier and you don't waste time looking, we have separated all the information you need for each trimester of pregnancy. What quarter are you in?