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29 Weeks Pregnant: Your Baby’s Development

Temperature control. Your baby's brain has matured to the point where it can help to regulate body temperature. By the time he or she is born, that tiny body will have hundreds of billions of nerve cells. That may seem like a lot, but baby won't produce any more after birth.

Puttin' on padding. Your baby is looking more and more like a full-term baby. The skin’s surface is smoother and paler because of the continuing weight gain. This fat will help keep your little one warm.

29 Weeks Pregnant: Your Symptoms

Weight matters. Your baby will be putting on most of his or her weight over the next three months, and so will you. You can probably expect to add up to 5 kg (11 lb) in the last trimester.

Third-trimester complaint. Leg cramps are a common complaint during pregnancy, but experts aren't sure exactly what causes them. Some say it's the added weight on your legs, while others think the pain may signal a calcium or potassium deficiency. These cramps may also be the result of the pressure of your uterus on the nerves running to the legs.

Coping with leg cramps. If you do get a cramp, gently stretch your leg, flexing your foot and pulling your toes back towards you. Stretching throughout the day and just before you go to bed may help too. Make sure that you load up on calcium and potassium-rich foods.

Did you know? It’s getting crowded in there! Baby is now large enough to fill most of the uterus. With about 10 weeks to go, 96 per cent of babies will begin to settle into a head-first position. Because there is less space now, you’ll be feeling lots of kicks and jabs from elbows and knees.

29 Weeks Pregnant: Your Checklist

• Choose or start designing a birth announcement (digital or print)

• Gently stretch your leg, flexing your foot and pulling your toes back toward you, to deal with any leg cramps

• Load up on calcium-rich foods, as well as those that contain potassium

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