Pregnancy week 30

Pregnancy calendar at week 30 of being pregnant - Your uterus is pushed up even further now, which puts pressure on your bladder and spine, making you prone to backache.

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You

Your uterus is pushed up even further now, which puts pressure on your bladder and spine, making you prone to backache. Remember to eat healthily so you both get the nutrients you need.

Your baby

Your baby's swallowing and sucking skills are developing. Your baby will spend about 80 per cent of her sleeping time in REM (dream) mode. If you are expecting a boy, his testicles are beginning to make their journey towards the groin area from their position near the kidneys.

Your baby's immune system is beginning to develop. Your baby is at her most active this week as there is still enough room to move about. There is lots of rapid brain development at this stage, as the nerve fibres develop to allow brain impulses to travel faster and so increase your baby's ability to learn.