40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast Week 30 Brain Development
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Jul 21, 2024 In week 30 of pregnancy, your baby is growing cognitive skills at an impressive rate, resembling a bunch of broccoli! Discover the new grooves in their brain that hint at rising intelligence. Learn about the physical changes you might face as you enter the third trimester and the importance of rest. Dive into the challenges of labor pain and explore effective management techniques. Partners also get valuable tips on supporting their loved ones and celebrating this exciting journey into parenthood.
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Brain Wrinkles Increase Baby's Brain Capacity
- Your baby's brain forms grooves and folds as it develops.
- Vanessa Merton says those wrinkles increase brain tissue and capacity.
Why Pregnancy Causes A Stuffy Nose
- Hormones and increased blood volume swell nasal tissues and cause extra mucus.
- Vanessa Merton says pregnancy rhinitis is most common in the third trimester.
Rest To Combat Third-Trimester Fatigue
- If you feel tired, rest, nap, or go to bed earlier.
- Vanessa Merton reminds that pregnancy expends extra energy so rest helps.