Week 31 of pregnancy

31 Weeks Pregnant

Third trimester

Baby size

About the size of a coconut

41.1 cm

What's developing

The baby can turn their head from side to side. All five senses are functional.

Common symptoms this week

  • Braxton Hicks
  • Leaky breasts
  • Backache
  • Shortness of breath

This is an estimate for information only — only about 1 in 20 babies arrive on their due date. Always confirm dates with your midwife or doctor.

How big is a baby at 31 weeks?

Baby growth chart

Typical fetal length and weight from week 8 to week 40.

Weeks 8–40

Length

cm

Week 31: 41.1 cm

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Weight

grams

Week 31: 1.50 kg

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Typical averages based on Hadlock / ACOG references. Weeks 8–20 use crown–rump length; weeks 21–40 switch to crown–heel — that's the small jump you'll see mid-chart. Real babies vary — your ultrasound is the reliable number for you.

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