30 Weeks Pregnant

Got questions about Week 30? Other ladies have wondered…

Q: I have discharge from my nipples. What is it?

"What many women think may be some type of breast infection during pregnancy is actually the leaking and/or crusting of early milk on the nipple. Colostrum, the initial super-charged, immunity-rich milk your baby will drink right after birth begins to form in your breasts early in your pregnancy...." Read More

Q: I'm 30 weeks pregnant and wondering why rolling over hurts?

"From what you're describing—a positional pain—you may be experiencing round ligament soreness. You have some ligaments, which originate at the sides of the uterus, run through the inguinal rings and insert into the sidewalls of the vagina and inner thighs. As your uterus expands to accommodate your growing baby, those ligaments..." Read More

Q: Do low-weight babies really have long-term health problems?

"Depending on the cause of the low birth weight, babies can experience wide and varied physical challenges, which may impact brain growth and development. Beyond the physical problems that these babies can experience, social and cognitive delays may be present. The exact reason for learning delays and social shyness may be linked to..." Read More