You are currently in Week 39
(38 weeks and 1 days)
From APA -
What changes are occurring with your body?
You most likely have not experienced a lot of changes over the last week or two. You probably have not gained any weight or noticed that you are bigger, but there are still changes that are taking place.
The closer you get to the end of your pregnancy, the more you will hear about "being effaced." Effacement is the process by which the cervix prepares for delivery. After the baby has engaged in the pelvis, it gradually drops closer to the cervix; the cervix gradually softens, shortens, and becomes thinner. You may hear terms like "ripens," or "cervical thinning" which refer to effacement.
How big is your baby?
Your baby is now between 18 and 20 ½ inches long and around 6 ½ to 8 pounds.
You most likely have not experienced a lot of changes over the last week or two. You probably have not gained any weight or noticed that you are bigger, but there are still changes that are taking place.
The closer you get to the end of your pregnancy, the more you will hear about "being effaced." Effacement is the process by which the cervix prepares for delivery. After the baby has engaged in the pelvis, it gradually drops closer to the cervix; the cervix gradually softens, shortens, and becomes thinner. You may hear terms like "ripens," or "cervical thinning" which refer to effacement.
How big is your baby?
Your baby is now between 18 and 20 ½ inches long and around 6 ½ to 8 pounds.
What is happening with your baby?
Your baby is continuing to grow and working on the layer of fat underneath her skin. This is an important part of your baby’s ability to regulate it's body temperature once it is born. Your baby is also beginning to form new skin cells which will replace older skin cells.
From WebMD -
Toenails and fingernails are fully grown, her arm and leg muscles are strong, and she's practicing lung movements. You're probably feeling quite large and uncomfortable. Your uterus has filled your pelvis and most of your abdomen, pushing everything else out of the way. Your center of gravity has shifted, too so you may be clumsier than usual.
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