Once you are 31 weeks pregnant, the baby continues with its growth and you might experience certain other forms of pregnancy complaints.

Changes in the mother

As your baby’s weight increases to more than 3 pounds this week, the strain on your body will be noticeable. In these 31 weeks of pregnancy you will experience pain in the lower back and hips. There will be less room for your internal organs due to the growing baby. For your lungs to expand you must take more breaths. At pregnancy week 31 you might want to use the bathroom quite frequently and you’ll experience a numb feeling in your legs when the baby shifts positions. Pregnancy diet must include smaller and more frequent meals rich in fruits and vegetables. You’ll be able to distinguish the arms, legs and head movements of the baby.

The baby

The lungs of the foetus continue to mature. Even if he/she is born prematurely at this stage he/she might survive because of the developed lungs. As fat cells fill out her body, her skin, which has been wrinkled so far turns pink and smooth. The baby can recognize your voice. In pregnancy 31 Week your baby’s fingernails have grown at this stage of pregnancy and weighs approximately about three pounds, eight ounces and the length is about 11.2 inches (crown to rump). Pregnancy massage will relive symptoms like aching feet and ankles. You must also adhere to a well balanced pregnancy diet and eat smaller but most frequent meals. You can also browse the pregnancy calendar available online to know more about pregnancy signs and labour signs. Six or more contractions per hour even if they are not regular may necessitate the calling up of a doctor. Early pregnancy or premature pregnancy after 31 weeks pregnant can occur but need not be a cause for concern as most of the organs of the foetus are developed at this stage.