Breastfeeding is the best for babies and a healthy diet / maternal nutrition is important when breastfeeding. A decision not to breastfeed can be difficult to reverse. Infant formula is suitable from birth when babies are not breastfed. It is recommended that all formula milks be used on the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian, pharmacist, or other professional responsible for maternal and child care and the financial implications should be considered. All preparation and feeding instructions should be followed carefully as inappropriate preparation could lead to health hazards.

30 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby’s development

Your baby is now around 40cm long and weighs around 2lb 8oz. They’re also spending about 80% of sleeping time in REM (dream) mode.

As you might expect, there’s lots of accelerated brain development at this stage. Nerve fibres are developing rapidly, enabling brain impulses to travel faster and increasing your baby's ability to learn when they reach the outside world.

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You & your body

Your uterus is probably pressing on your bladder now and you might get a touch of cystitis, which can give you a burning sensation when you wee. A good way to help flush out toxins naturally is by drinking a glass of cranberry juice a day and plenty of water. It’s a good idea to chat with your midwife too as there are some safe types of antibiotics that they can give you if necessary.