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You are currently in Week 40

(39 weeks and 1 days)

From APA -

How big is your baby?
Your baby should be between 19 and 21 inches long and weigh anywhere from 6 ¾ to 10 pounds. If you are having a boy, then he is most likely on the larger side of these ranges, because on average boys are bigger than girls.

What is happening with your baby?
Your baby’s bones have become hard, with the exception of her skull. The bones in the skull need to remain soft and pliable for delivery so that they can overlap as they pass through the birth canal. Because a newborn’s skull is designed this way, your baby’s head may have a cone appearance for the first several days of life. Your baby will actually have two soft spots, or fontanelles, on her head which allow for an easier delivery. The front fontanelle will become hard between the eighth and fifteenth month of life. The back fontanelle becomes hard between the third and fourth month.

From WebMD -

Reflexes are coordinated so the baby can blink, close her eyes, turn her head, grasp firmly and respond to sounds, light and touch. More lanugo (fine hair) falls out, but some may remain at birth on shoulders, folds of skin and backs of ears. Birth should be soon now, but don't worry if your due date comes and goes. Only 5% of all babies are born exactly on their due date.