Your Baby's Due Date is October 31

by Catherine Donaldson-Evans

Medically Reviewed by Aaron Styer, M.D. | September 26, 2024

Your Pregnancy Timeline

1st Trimester

From Jan 24 to Apr 24

2nd Trimester

From Apr 25 to Jul 31

3rd Trimester

From Aug 1 to Oct 31

Did You Know?

Only 1 in 20 babies are born on their actual due date. A normal pregnancy often lasts from 38 to 42 weeks, which keeps the majority of parents guessing right up until delivery day. Download the What to Expect app to track your pregnancy week-by-week!

Pregnancy Week 29 Highlights

Your baby is as big as a head of cauliflower.

At 29 weeks pregnant, your baby is the size of a head of cauliflower. Learn about pregnancy symptoms and body changes in week 29 of pregnancy here.

Your baby’s birthstone will be an opal

This stone, which has historically been associated with good luck, acts like a prism and reveals a rainbow of colors when it catches the light.

Your baby will be a Scorpio

Your little one will be patient, dependable and practical with a bit of an artistic side.

Christopher Columbus was born on October 31, 1451

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who is credited with discovering the Americas, though that historical account is disputed.

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