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🌳Third Trimester•Weeks 28-40
Week 37 of Pregnancy
Your baby is the size of swiss chard
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Length
19.1 inches
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Weight
6.3 pounds
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Size Comparison
Swiss chard
👶 Baby Development
- •Baby is officially full term - congratulations!
- •Baby practices breathing movements and strong sucking for feeding
- •Baby can grasp firmly with strong grip reflex
- •All organs can function independently without medical support
- •Lanugo is mostly or completely gone
- •Baby is continuing to gain weight and add fat layers
- •Baby is ready for life outside the womb
💭 Common Symptoms
- •Mix of excitement and nervousness about meeting baby
- •Very strong nesting instinct with urges to clean and organize
- •Possible loss of mucus plug (bloody show)
- •Increased vaginal discharge
- •More frequent and intense Braxton Hicks
- •Extreme physical discomfort
- •Difficulty sleeping
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- •Continue healthy, balanced eating
- •Stay hydrated with plenty of water
- •Eat energy-boosting foods like complex carbs, proteins, and healthy fats
- •Include fiber to prevent constipation
- •Eat small, frequent meals
- •Consider eating dates if planning vaginal delivery
- •Stock up on easy postpartum snacks
✅ To-Do This Week
- •Celebrate reaching full term - a major milestone!
- •Keep hospital bag packed and by the door
- •Know your exact route to hospital and parking information
- •Rest whenever possible to conserve energy
- •Have phone fully charged at all times
- •Ensure all baby gear is ready and assembled
- •Know when to call your provider and go to hospital
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Did You Know?
Congratulations on reaching full term! Your baby is fully developed and ready to meet you. Babies born at 37+ weeks have much lower risk of complications and can typically go home within 1-2 days.