Third Trimester

Week 31 of Pregnancy

Your baby can now recognise your voice and will turn their head towards it after birth.

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Size of a

Coconut

41.1cm

Length

41.1cm

Weight

1.5kg

Highlight

Your baby can now recognise your voice and will turn their head towards it after birth.

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Baby's Development

  • All five senses are fully functional.
  • Your baby is processing information and forming memories.
  • The head is growing rapidly to accommodate the developing brain.
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How You Might Feel

  • Intense tiredness returns.
  • Your bump may feel tight and itchy as skin stretches.
  • Braxton Hicks are very common.
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Tips This Week

  • Moisturise your bump to ease itching (avoid products with strong fragrances).
  • If itching is severe, tell your midwife - it can be a sign of obstetric cholestasis.
  • Rest, rest, rest.