Baby’s weight at the start of 7 months of pregnancy (29 SA) is 1 kg. Its size is 32 cm. 

His pulmonary system continues to mature. At the cerebral level, the myelination of the nerves takes place: the myelin sheaths all the nerve fibers. This process will continue for several years after birth. The liver, intestines and kidneys are now independent and effectively process the amniotic fluid that the baby keeps swallowing. Thus, the baby shapes its taste, with a clear preference already for sweetness, studies have shown (1).

The development of the sexual organs continues: in boys, the testes descend into the bursae, while in girls, the stock of oocytes is built up.

In the 7th month of pregnancy, although still in his mother’s womb, the baby awakens to the world through all of his senses. He perceives the noises, the voices, and even the emotions of his mother. His eyes are finished and he can now open them. If he cannot see strictly speaking, as the functions of his brain develop, he becomes sensitive to the alternation of light and shadow.

At 7 months pregnant, either 29 to 32 weeks of amenorrhea (SA), it grows and grows rapidly, and thanks to the adipose tissue that forms under the skin, its appearance is less and less wrinkled. The lanugo, this thin down that until then covered his body, disappears except for the shoulders and back.

 At the end of this 7th month of pregnancy, the baby is 38 cm tall and weighs 1,5 kg.

The uterus has grown again and goes up towards the diaphragm, which accentuates the acid reflux, shortness of breath, the feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen.

Weight gain is significant, averaging 400g per week. One part directly benefits the baby, another (around 40%) constitutes the fat reserves for breastfeeding.

The feeling of heaviness felt in the lower abdomen at 7 months of pregnancy is normal. So-called Braxton Hicks contractions can be felt by the expectant mother. They are benign and are used to prepare the expulsion of the baby on the day of delivery. The uterus contracts since the beginning of pregnancy, as if to exercise. Only, at the beginning of pregnancy, they are imperceptible. Localized and painless contractions should not be confused with real contractions, which are becoming more frequent and painful. The real contractions mark the beginning of labor and the belly hardens in its entirety. In the 7th month of pregnancy, contractions by the kidneys or in the belly, making the pregnant woman suffer, must be the subject of a medical consultation. Finally, in case of doubt, the mother-to-be should not hesitate to call the maternity unit in which she is registered. Health professionals will know how to guide and reassure her.

• Take the 5th compulsory prenatal exam
• pass the third mandatory ultrasound (32 WA)
• start the 7 sessions of preparation for birth and parenthood, 100% covered by the Health Insurance
• depending on how you register for the nursery, pre-register your baby. Make contact with various childminders.
• finish childcare purchases
• start preparing the suitcase for maternity
• prepare and organize her departure on maternity leave

• Pregnancy contractions at 7 months frequent visits should be made in order to check the condition of the cervix and carry out monitoring. These contractions are in all cases to be taken as a message: that of taking care of yourself.
• rapid swelling of the hands and legs, headaches, a fly sensation in front of the eyes should lead to a consultation in order to control the blood pressure and rule out any suspicion of pre-eclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy.
• severe itching on the soles of the feet and hands should also be seen. It can be a sign of a rare complication of pregnancy: cholestasis of pregnancy.
• likewise, any bleeding should lead to an emergency consultation. It could be a placenta previa (an abnormally inserted placenta near the cervix) or a partial detachment of the placenta.
• in case of fever, a consultation is also necessary. 7 months pregnant, an infection can be serious for the baby and the continuation of the pregnancy.
• the pelvic tilt exercise is a key exercise in late pregnancy. It brings immediate relief.
• in order not to compress the vena cava and the aorta, expectant mothers are recommended to lie on their left side. A nursing pillow placed between the legs helps you find a comfortable sleeping position.
• Sleep can be disturbed. And for causes, the belly at 7 months pregnante begins to take up space, digestive discomfort may set in, cramps may appear at night and the urge to urinate is more frequent. Gentle physical activity helps you fall asleep, such as walking or yoga. Certain natural remedies are recommended to limit insomnia and soothe pregnant women.