Baby's Development for month 7 of pregnancy
Length - 13.8 inches or 350 mm long
Weight - about 1000 gram
His eyes are completely formed and he may react to light from outside.
He is continually putting on weight and his lungs are capable of breathing, but if he was born now he would struggle to breathe on his own.
He can recognise your voice, so talk to your bump and get your partner to do it aswell.
Length - 14 inches or 355 mm long
Weight - about 1080 gram
She is urinating about 1/2 litre of urine every day. She has less room to move about in - things are starting to become cramped.
She now has basic control over her own body temperature. Her senses are developing and she is sensitive to light, sound, taste and smell.
Length - 14.7 inches or 372 mm long
Weight - about 1520 gram
The early covering of hair on the baby's body (lanugo) is now disappearing.
Length - 14.7 inches or 372 mm long
Weight - about 1720 gram
His lungs and digestive track are nearly mature, although the last few weeks in-utero are still important for lung development.
His irises can now dilate and contract in response to light, his fingernails may reach to the end of his hands.
Length - 15.25 inches or 387 mm long
Weight - about 1720 gram
The rapid weight gain over the last few weeks, has been due to an increase in the baby's fat stores and muscles.
She can move her head from side to side, but space is becoming more restrictive.


Mothers Development for month 7 of pregnancy
You have probably gained about 15-25 pounds at this stage.
Your visits to your GP/Gynae will become more frequent as the birth approaches. You will probably see them once every two weeks and every week for the last four weeks of your pregnancy.
You should discuss the options for pain control during labour with your GP, midwife or Gynae.
Aches and pains are common as your uterus grows and the joints in the pelvis loosen.
Heartburn, indegestion, leg cramps and hemorrhoids are all discomforts which can occur during your last trimester.
Sleeping is still a problem. The best sleeping position is on your side (try to avoid lying on your back).
If you maintain a good posture, this will reduce the aches and pains in your body. Exercise, even at this stage, will help you maintain energy levels and help prepare you for the birth. Don't over do it - swimming and walking are good exercises.
You may experience some swelling of your legs and ankles. This is normal, but if your hands or face begin to swell or if swelling lasts for more than 25 hours, call your GP - it is a possible sign of pre-eclampsia.
The final weeks seem to go on forever - you have aches and pains, you are carrying a lot of extra weight and you are emotional. However, you might be one of the women who have little or no discomfort during their pregnancy.
Your abdomen swells and there is less room for the other organs in your body. Youmay feel pressure on your rib cage and pelvis as the uterus grows.
You should start getting some items together for when the baby comes, after all, you may not feel like shopping immediately after the birth. You will also need certain items before you go into hospital.
The pregnancy hormone relaxin is responsible for softening the hip joints, this can cause aches and pains and you may also waddle instead of walk now. Drink lots of water and eat adequate fiber to ease constipation and eat frequent smaller meals to help heartburn and indigestion.
You should find it easier to breath when the baby drops (about 2-3 weeks before delivery), this will alleviate the pressure on your diaphragm.
Have you considered whether you will breast feed or bottle feed your baby?

Things To Do in month 7
Discuss your pain relief options during labour with your doctor.

Have a look at our labour guide and decide what is best for you.
Make sure you have plenty of calcium in your diet. This will help reduce cramps in your leg.
Discuss possible baby names. Try our baby name tool to help you decide on a name.

Tips
Get plenty of rest, because your body is working hard now.

Contact your doctor or visit the hospital if you experience any of the following:
Bleeding from the vagina
Menstrual-like cramping or intermittent backaches that do not go away after resting
Leaking of fluid from the vagina
Headaches, blurred vision
Swollen ankles, especially hands or face
Severe indigestion
Sudden sharp abdominal or back pain
Any noticeable changes in your baby?s movements