You’ve made it to 29 weeks pregnant—cue the applause! 👏🏽
But while you’re busy being told to “rest” and “nest,” there are some real changes happening in your body and brain right now that no one’s talking about. Let’s fix that.

🤯 Baby’s Brain = Major Growth Mode

By week 29, your baby’s brain is developing rapidly. Think: folds forming, temperature regulation kicking in, and stronger muscle control. This is why those kicks suddenly feel...wild.

💡 Pro Tip: Start noticing patterns, not just how often the baby kicks. You’ll thank yourself later when monitoring movement becomes more important.

⚡️ Lightning Crotch is a Thing

That sudden zapping feeling in your pelvis? Totally normal. Baby’s dropping lower and irritating some nerves in the process.

🔥 Quick Relief Ideas:

• Prenatal yoga

• Gentle pelvic tilts

• Warm compress on your lower pelvis

🧠 Wait… Why Can’t I Think Straight?

“Pregnancy brain” is real, but it’s not about being forgetful—it’s about matern...

You’ve made it to 30 weeks—welcome to the final stretch!
By now, your belly is big, your sleep might be trash, and you’re probably realizing just how real this whole “having a baby” thing is getting. But what exactly should you expect this week? And what do most pregnancy apps leave out?

Here’s the truth about what’s going on at 30 weeks pregnant—and how to prepare for what’s ahead.

💛 What’s Happening in Your Body at 30 Weeks Pregnant

At 30 weeks, your uterus is about 4 inches above your belly button, and baby is roughly 3 pounds and 16 inches long—about the size of a cabbage! But the real action? It’s happening behind the scenes.

You may be noticing:

• Braxton Hicks contractions (practice contractions that are normal but can be annoying!)

• Pelvic pressure or back pain (thank your growing uterus and loosening ligaments)

• Shortness of breath, vivid dreams, or even tingly hands (hello, pregnancy carpal tunnel)

Your body is already starting to prep for la...