During pregnancy, the place where the fetus stays is the uterus. Sometimes we wonder, where can the uterus fit so much? In fact, the uterine contractions are very strong, and the uterus will expand as the fetus grows. So, how big is the uterus for women after 30 weeks of pregnancy?
How heavy is the uterus at 30 weeks of pregnancy?
At 30 weeks of pregnancy, the uterus of the expectant mother is about 10 centimeters above the navel, with a height of about 30 centimeters. At this point, expectant mothers will feel their bodies becoming increasingly heavy, their stomachs so big that they cannot see their feet, and their movements becoming more and more difficult. Difficulty breathing and discomfort in the stomach. Once irregular contractions occur, one should immediately stop and rest. If possible, it is best to take a nap at noon.
The fetus currently weighs around 1500 grams and measures approximately 44 centimeters from head to toe. The boy's testicles are currently descending from the abdominal cavity near the kidneys along the abdominal groove towards the scrotum, while the girl's clitoris has emerged but is not covered by the labia minora, which will have to wait until the last few weeks before birth. The head of the fetus is still growing, and at this time, the brain is developing very rapidly. Almost all fetuses have responded to sound at this time. The brain and nervous system have developed to a certain extent. Subcutaneous fat continues to grow.
Expectant parents should know
1. The nutritional needs of the fetus are at their peak: expectant mothers need to consume a large amount of protein, vitamin C, folate, B vitamins, iron, and calcium, with approximately 200 milligrams of calcium needed per day for the development of the fetus's bones. At this time, the bones, muscles, and lungs of the fetus are gradually maturing.
2. Avoid standing and sitting for long periods of time: At this time, the uterus of expectant mothers is almost fully occupied by the baby, and the enlarged uterus compresses the inferior vena cava, hindering the blood flow back to the lower limb veins. If standing for a long time, it can cause varicose veins in the lower limb veins or perineum, as well as swelling in the lower limbs, abdomen, perineum, and other lower body parts. So, after entering the late stage of pregnancy, expectant mothers should not stand for long periods of time or sit for long periods of time.
3. Painless uterine contractions occur: In the late stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers may sometimes feel waves of tightness and hardness in their stomachs, sometimes as if they are being restrained by a belt, but there is no pain sensation, and the time of occurrence is uncertain, perhaps once or twice an hour. This is irregular painless uterine contractions. Why did this phenomenon occur? Originally, expectant mothers were already preparing for childbirth. Under the action of hormones, the uterine muscles begin to undergo pre delivery training, and the fetus also begins to move towards the exit of the uterus to prepare for birth, stimulating uterine contractions. These are all preparing for the upcoming childbirth.
4. Late pregnancy prenatal check ups are very important: as the time of delivery approaches, the frequency of prenatal check ups in late pregnancy is also increasing. Expectant mothers should not be bothered and take the final stage of prenatal check ups seriously, which is also an important prerequisite for ensuring the health of you and your baby.
We can roughly understand the changes in the uterus because there are many unpredictable factors during pregnancy, and we need to pay attention to them. For some things we are not familiar with, we need to learn more, such as what we should and should not do during pregnancy. Understanding small things in life can prevent many troublesome things from happening.
