Pregnancy Week 31 - Thirty-One

This week of pregnancy, your baby is about 18 inches in length and weighs just over 3 pounds. Your baby's growth in height and weight will begin to slow between now and birth. Your baby most likely has a full head of hair and is looking more like a newborn. More below:

Changes in You:

You may begin to notice burning and numbness in your hands, which is a symptom of carpel tunnel syndrome. It is common in up to 25 percent of all pregnant women. In pregnancy, hormonal effects, swelling and weight gain can compress the nerves inside your wrists. The symptoms are numbness, tingling and pain. The effects of carpel tunnel syndrome can keep you up at night, but most of the time- they disappear after delivery.