At this stage, your uterus fills not just your pelvis, but a large part of your abdomen, too. You have likely gained between 9.5 and 12.2 kg. You may feel pressure and even some sharp pains in your pelvic and groin area as your bones and ligaments start to open a bit to get ready for delivery.
My Baby in the 31st Week
Your baby now weighs around 1.6 kg and measures about 40 cm in length. He's able to make some pretty strong kicks, and he may respond if you tap against or shine a bright light on your abdomen. Your baby may have a full head of hair by now (although it's just as normal for him to be completely bald), and it's not uncommon for him to get the hiccups.
Breast milk is best for babies. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. Unnecessary introduction of bottle feeding or other food and drinks will have a negative impact on breastfeeding. At around six months of age (but not before 4 months), infants should receive nutritionally adequate and age-appropriate complementary foods while breastfeeding continues for up to two years of age or beyond. Consult your doctor before deciding to use infant formula or if you have difficulty breastfeeding.
Wyeth Nutrition Singapore fully recognises breast milk’s primacy, value and superiority and supports exclusive breastfeeding as recommended by the WHO.
The content on this website is intended as general information for Singaporean residents only and should not be used as a substitute for medical care and advice from your healthcare practitioner. The HPB recommends that infants start on age-appropriate complementary foods at around 6 months, whilst continuing breastfeeding for up to 2 years or beyond to meet their evolving nutritional requirements. If no longer breastfeeding, toddlers can switch to full cream milk after 12 months. This should be complemented by a good variety of solid foods from the four main food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, meat and alternatives). For more information on the nutritional requirements of infants and young children, please visit www.healthhub.sg/earlynutrition. Wyeth Nutrition Singapore is here to share the latest evidence-based information to ensure you feel supported and confident that you’re giving your baby the best possible nutrition.
