29 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby's skeleton is assembled, and the bones continue to harden. As your baby grows, the uterus becomes less roomy. Movements that felt to you like little flutters may now feel like harder jabs and kicks.

By now, your breasts have begun to produce colostrum. Also called pre-milk, colostrum will be the first meal for a breastfed infant. Colostrum is usually thick and yellowish at this point. It may leak from your breasts. This is a normal sign that your body is preparing for your baby's arrival.

Consider the benefits of breastfeeding as you plan for your baby's arrival. Note that only mother's milk:

• Contains antibodies, substances that help your baby resist disease.
• Has the perfect balance of nutrients to help your baby grow and develop.
• Protects your baby against allergies and is easy to digest.

For these reasons, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding for at least the first year of your baby's life. In fact, the AAP recommends that for the first six months, mother's milk should be the only food your baby receives. After the first year, breastfeeding should continue for as long as mother and baby wish.