Your Baby in week 31
Your Baby in week 31:
By now your baby is urinating approximately several
cups of urine a day into the amniotic fluid.
He or she is also swallowing amniotic fluid,
which is completely replaced several times a day.
Excess fluid in the amniotic sac (known as polyhydramnios)
may mean that the baby isn't swallowing normally or that
there is a gastrointestinal obstruction. Inadequate
fluid in the amniotic sac (oligohydramnios) may mean
that the baby isn't urinating properly and could
indicate a problem with the kidneys or urinary tract.
Your health care provider will measure your levels
of amniotic fluid as part of your routine ultrasound.
What's going on with You:
Have you decided whether to breastfeed or formula feed
your baby? Although the American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP) recommends breast milk as the best form of infant
nutrition, the decision about how to feed your child is
a personal one. Talk to your health care provider or a
lactation consultant if you need more information
before making your choice.
The milk glands in your breasts may have started to
make colostrum by now. Colostrum is the pre-milk
that provides your baby with calories and nutrients
for the first few days before your milk comes in if
you plan to breastfeed. For some women, it is thin
and watery. For others, it is thick and yellowish.
If you notice your breasts leaking colostrum, you
can buy disposable or washable breast pads to
protect your clothing.
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