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\ud83e\udd30 No More Space!<\/strong> As your baby grows, the space inside becomes smaller. It may be difficult to walk, talk, and even breathe at the same time!<\/strong> Don’t worry, this feeling is completely normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccf Fundal Height<\/strong> The size of the uterus can be around 30 cm<\/strong> . Now seeing her feet may seem like a nostalgic memory.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc76 If You’re Expecting Twins<\/strong> Your doctor may schedule a biophysical profile test (BPP).<\/strong> This test consists of an ultrasound and a non-stress test (NST)<\/strong> to track your baby’s heartbeat and movements<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udde0 Baby Gets Smarter, You Forget!<\/strong> Your baby’s five senses are fully developed<\/strong> and their brain continues to grow rapidly. You may be struggling with pregnancy brain (forgetfulness).<\/strong> Don’t be surprised if you put your keys in the fridge!<\/strong> \ud83d\ude05 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Your Baby Doing in Week 31? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udde0 Brain and Nervous System Developing Rapidly!:<\/strong> The baby’s brain continues to develop rapidly by establishing neural connections<\/strong> . Starting this week , his five senses begin to function fully.<\/strong> Especially brain functions, reflexes and movement coordination are strengthening.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc40 Eyes Are Open and Vision Is Developing!<\/strong> : Your baby’s eyelids can now open and close. Their pupils are developed enough to respond to light.<\/strong> If you shine a flashlight on their belly, your baby may respond by blinking their eyes or moving their head!<\/strong> However, they can’t see much inside because it’s still pretty dark in the womb. Since eye pigmentation is just starting to form, it’s hard to tell for sure what eye color they’ll have when they’re born!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc42 Baby’s Ears Are Now Much More Sensitive!<\/strong> : Baby’s Ears The sense of hearing begins to give its first signals in the 18th week of pregnancy. <\/strong> At that time, she could hear internal sounds inside the womb, such as bowel movements, heartbeat and blood flow<\/strong> , but it took a little longer for her to perceive sounds from the outside world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, By weeks 27-29, he can also hear sounds coming from the outside environment clearly! <\/strong> According to research, by the 31st week, the baby is starting to recognize not only sounds but also certain words and melodies that he hears frequently.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means:
\ud83d\udce2 He is getting used to your and his father’s voices and will recognize you immediately when he is born!
\ud83c\udfb5 Can remember music and melodies he hears regularly.
\ud83c\udf7c Words that your baby hears frequently in the womb may become familiar and comforting after birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this period, you can talk to your baby more, sing songs to him, and read your favorite books out loud. After birth, these sounds can help calm your baby by giving him confidence.<\/strong> \ud83d\udc9e \ud83c\udfb6 \ud83d\udc9e<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Starting to Control Body Temperature!<\/strong> : Your baby’s brain is now developed enough to regulate body temperature on its own.<\/strong> Right now, the temperature inside the womb is kept constant by your body heat.<\/strong> When the baby is born, since he doesn’t have a shivering reflex,<\/strong> he will warm himself by burning fat stores in his body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With each passing week, your baby’s ability to adapt to the outside world<\/strong> increases. Now he\/she hears you more, feels you and prepares for birth!<\/strong> \ud83e\udd70<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd30 How Big Is Your Baby At 31 Weeks Pregnant?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At 31 weeks pregnant , your baby is approximately 41 – 42 cm long and weighs 1.5 – 1.7 kg!<\/strong> Your baby, who is the size of a bunch of asparagus, continues to gain weight rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This growth spurt can put pressure on your diaphragm and lungs,<\/strong> so it’s normal to feel out of breath when climbing stairs or moving around a lot.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc76 What Does Your Baby Look Like at Week 31? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your baby is now starting to look a lot like what he or she will look like after birth!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n