Week 39

Baby

• Your baby probably weighs just over 7 pounds (3250g) by now and measures about 14.4 inches (36cm) from crown to rump and has a total length of about 21.5 inches (48cm).
• Your baby's lungs are the last part to develop before birth. Once the lungs are developed, your baby is ready for life outside the womb.
• By now your baby has almost run out of space to move in your uterus.
• Your baby has shed most of her lanugo, though she may still have some on her shoulders and in the creases of her body.
• Her toenails reach the end of her toes.
• The umbilical cord, which still is supplying your baby with nutrition as she gains more weight, may be knotted or wrapped around her.
• Some of your antibodies have crossed the placental barrier and give your baby's immune system a boost to get her started until hers is fully functioning.
• Your baby could be born any day now.

Mommy

• You surely feel very large and uncomfortable but you're almost at the end of your pregnancy! - DUH!
• You can expect your weight to remain stable now. - Yea!
• Your cervix will soften and begin to partially open.
• You may be having strong Braxton Hicks contractions as your uterus prepares to give birth to your baby!
• You're almost there!