30 weeks pregnant
Quick answer
At 30 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a large cucumber: around 39.9 cm head to heel and 1.32 kg. Bone marrow has taken over making red blood cells.
Your baby at 30 weeks
Bone marrow has taken over making red blood cells.
| Size | About the size of large cucumber |
|---|---|
| Length | 39.9 cm head to heel |
| Weight | 1.32 kg |
Your body at 30 weeks
Breathlessness and practice contractions (Braxton Hicks) are common. Sleep on your side and get to know your baby's pattern of movements.
For your partner
Third trimester. Time to learn the tools.
- Learn the warning signs and when to call
- Install the car seat
- Join an antenatal class together
Call your doctor or hospital straight away for bleeding, severe pain, fluid leaking, severe headache or vision changes, or fewer baby movements.