Week 31

My Baby This Week

Your baby urinates about half a liter of urine every day into the amniotic fluid. That’s a lot of fluid for a small baby! He also swallows amniotic fluid. Excess fluid in the amniotic sac could be an indication your baby isn't swallowing normally. Insufficient fluid could mean that the baby isn't urinating properly, indicating kidneys or urinary tract problems.
Your baby is entering a growth spurt this week, for the next 9. You can expect him to gain about 250 grams each week.

What’s Happening To My Body?

Help my breasts are leaking milk! Actually, it’s more likely to be colostrum, a nutrient rich, yellowish substance. Don’t worry if you do experience this – it happens to some mothers. Use a nursing bra or nursing pads to keep your clothes from getting wet. Incidentally, you should be shopping for a nursing bra soon.

You may also start having random contractions – called Braxton Hicks contractions. They usually last up to a minute, and are non-rhythmic/irregular. This is what’s termed sometimes as “false labor". If they become frequent, regular or painful, you should check with your doctor as it may be a sign of impending premature delivery. In particular, watch out for increased vaginal discharge or a sudden pain in your lower back.