Remember the lanugo — the downy blanket of body hair she’s been wearing for warmth? Now that your little one’s got more fat to keep her toasty, she’s able to start shedding her fuzz — which means your bear will no longer be fuzzy wuzzy by the time she arrives.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom other cuter pursuits on the agenda: growing thicker eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair on her head…that is unless she’s destined to be a beautiful baldy.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom

But perhaps the biggest bulletin comes from your baby’s brain, which is getting ready to kick up its capacity. Once smooth, it’s now forming channels and creases, creating more brain tissue with greater surface area.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom without this new topography, that neonatal noodle would become enormous, and of course, so would your baby’s head. The result: a top-heavy baby unable to fit through the birth canal… ouch.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom

Another big change this week: baby’s bone marrow has stepped up to the plate, taking over the job of producing red blood cells from the pinch hitters, the spleen and tissue groups.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom these red blood cells are critical because they transport oxygen and remove waste. With their help, your baby begins prepping for the future, by storing iron, calcium and phosphorus in those tiny cells.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom

Also growing at a quick pace these days? Baby's brain. Until now, its surface was smooth — but now, your fetus' brain is taking on those characteristic grooves and indentations.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom the reason for the different appearance: those wrinkles allow for an increased amount of brain tissue — a necessary change as your baby prepares to develop street smarts for life outside your womb.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom lanugo is disappearing

Now that baby’s brain and new fat cells are regulating his body temperature, the lanugo — that soft, downy hair covering your little bean's body — is beginning to disappear (no need for that furry coat anymore).Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom but you may see a few leftover strands of fur on your newborn's back and shoulders when he’s born. Bone marrow is making red blood cells

Another big change at 30 weeks pregnant: your baby's bone marrow has completely taken over production of red blood cells (before, tissue groups and then the spleen took care of producing the blood cells).Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom this is an important step for your baby because it means she'll be better able to thrive on her own once she's born. Your body at week 30

You're 30 weeks pregnant — only 10 more to go!Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom many of the early pregnancy symptoms you thought you'd put behind you may be coming back to haunt you, at least to some extent, like the need to pee all the time (because your baby's head is now pressing on your bladder), tender breasts (as they gear up for milk production), fatigue and pregnancy heartburn.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom or you may be one of the lucky ones who still feels pretty great — just remember that it's all normal, and everyone is different! Heartburn

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These days you may feel as though you've got a flamethrower in your chest. Indigestion is one of the most common (and annoying) pregnancy ailments.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom here's why: the same pregnancy hormones that cause your body's pelvic muscles to relax so you can deliver your baby also relax the ring of muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom the result: food and digestive juices can head upstream from your tummy into your chest and throat — hence, the infernal inferno. Your expanding uterus, now exerting pressure on your stomach, only fuels the fire.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom

So how do you spell relief? Among other things, avoid foods that can cause digestive discomfort — like spicy, fatty or fried dishes and chocolate — eat smaller meals and don't lie down while snacking or right after eating.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom and, of course, keep a supply of tums or rolaids (which also give you a healthy bonus of calcium) at popping distance. Fortunately, once your baby is born, heartburn will be a thing of the past — at least until you try to gobble dinner during a colic marathon.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom cord blood banking

The big day is coming, so here's a big question: what is cord blood and should you consider banking or donating your baby's?Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom cord blood is what remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth. It contains stem cells that can be used to treat some blood diseases and immune-system disorders.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom promising research is under way to determine whether these stems cells can also be useful in treating other conditions, though the science is just emerging.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom A safe and painless procedure to collect blood is performed just after baby is born (it takes about five minutes). You can donate to a public facility for free so the cells can be used by others in need, or you can store privately for a hefty upfront fee and an annual storage cost so it's available only to your family.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom if you do choose to bank cord blood (and it's okay if you choose not to at all), you should talk to your practitioner about it now so the necessary prep work can be done.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom pregnancy symptoms week 30

Here's what you need to know about low-cal and no-cal sugar substitutes during pregnancy: sucralose, which has less of that aftertaste that gives sweeteners a bad name, appears to be safe during pregnancy — so sweeten your day (and your coffee or tea) with it.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom many experts think aspartame (equal, nutrasweet) is harmless, others think it's unsafe whether or not you're pregnant. Given this lack of consensus, it's probably smart not to give equal equal billing with other sweetener options — at least not while sweetening for two.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom saccharin has never been proven unsafe during pregnancy, but it's never been proven safe either. It gets to your baby through the placenta, and when it gets there, it's slow to leave.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom for that reason, you might want to stay away from the pink packets. Acesulfame-K (sunett) has 200 times the sweetness of regular sugar. There's no hard evidence that it's safe during pregnancy, so take a pass when you can.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom while sorbitol can't hurt your baby, it can have unpleasant gastro effects on you. In large doses, it can cause stomach upset and diarrhea. Like sorbitol, mannitol is safe, and moderate amounts are fine, but its poor absorption by your body means it can cause unfortunate goings-on in your stomach.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom xylitol is a sugar alcohol derived from plants (it’s naturally occurring in many fruits and veggies ), and considered safe during pregnancy in moderate amounts.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom stevia hasn’t been approved by the FDA as a sweetener (it’s considered a dietary supplement), and no clear research proves it’s safe during pregnancy.Cognitive learning theories applied in the classroom your best bet is to check with your practitioner before using it.