Your baby this week
Your baby is growing so fast! The bone marrow is fully in charge of making red blood cells now. The fine body hair (lanugo) is starting to disappear — your baby is shedding its fuzzy coat. Your baby can grab a foot and turn its head side to side. The brain is making millions of new connections every day. Your baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid and loves floating around in there, but as your baby gets bigger, it's getting cozier.
Your body this week
Your baby is putting on weight quickly now, and so are you — this is completely normal and healthy. Fatigue, back pain, and difficulty sleeping top the discomfort list. You may experience pelvic ligament pain (symphysis pubis dysfunction). Shortness of breath continues. Rest when you can, but gentle activity like walking remains beneficial. Ten more weeks to go — you've got this.
Common symptoms this week
Every pregnancy is different — you may notice some of these, all of them, or none at all. None of this is a checklist to worry over.
- Fatigue
- Back pain
- Trouble sleeping
- Pelvic ligament pain
- Shortness of breath
This week’s checklist
- A growth scan may be scheduled around this time
- Discuss cord blood banking with your partner
- Pre-register at your chosen delivery hospital and complete admission formalities
- Set up baby's sleeping area — bassinet or crib with firm mattress
- Arrange transport for the hospital trip — keep a reliable vehicle or auto-rickshaw contact ready
What’s normal this week
Most of what you’re feeling is your body doing exactly what it should — the everyday symptoms don’t need a call. The signs below are the rare exceptions: noticing one doesn’t mean something’s wrong, just that it’s worth a quick check.
When to call your doctor
- Painful pelvic area making walking difficult
- Severe and persistent headache
- Change in baby's usual movement pattern
This guide offers general information for a typical pregnancy and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always follow your doctor or midwife’s guidance for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
How big is my baby at 30 weeks pregnant?
At 30 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a cabbage.
What are common symptoms at 30 weeks pregnant?
Common symptoms around 30 weeks pregnant include fatigue, back pain, trouble sleeping, pelvic ligament pain, shortness of breath. Every pregnancy is different — you may notice some of these, all of them, or none at all.
What is developing at 30 weeks pregnant?
Your baby is growing so fast! The bone marrow is fully in charge of making red blood cells now.
When should I call my doctor at 30 weeks pregnant?
Call your doctor at 30 weeks if you notice painful pelvic area making walking difficult, severe and persistent headache, change in baby's usual movement pattern.
Last updated June 2026
References
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