Your pregnancy: weeks 37 to 40
Your baby
Are you feeling a bit weighed down? No wonder! Your baby weighs 6 pounds or more — and will spend the next weeks putting on a few more pounds. By now your baby’s physical development is complete. Although the lungs are fully mature, the umbilical cord will support your baby’s breathing until after birth.
What's happening this week?
Your body
You might be breathing a little easier as your baby drops down into the birth canal. Your nipples may stick out a little more as you get ready to breastfeed. You won’t feel it, but your cervix is starting to thin and open to prepare for childbirth. Try to relax, take it easy, and enjoy these last days before your baby comes. The amazing moment when you finally meet your baby is just around the corner.
Your to-do list
- Use the new baby checklist to make sure you’ve covered all the basics.
- Watch for signs of labor.
- Learn how to care for your baby after your little one is born.