Pregnancy Week 31
"Your baby's bones are fully developed but still very soft and pliable."
More About Week 31:
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Your baby's digestive tract is very near mature development.
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Your baby's weight gain will now exceed its growth in length from now on.
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Your baby should double its weight between now and the time of birth.
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Your baby may move to the rhythm of music.
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Babies at this developmental age will respond to your taps and pats from the outside of mother's belly.
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Your baby weighs about 3.5 pounds.
Healthy Pregnancy Tips for Week 31
Recommended Reading:
Caring for Your Baby and Young Child
This is a great, if somewhat factual and dryly written, basic guide for parents who want a comprehensive, "it has everything" guide to baby care. If Sears' "Baby Book" is to0 lefty for you, you'll like this guide.
See More Recommendations For the Third Trimester from BirthWatch