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37 Weeks Pregnant
Your 37th week begins
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Your 37th week begins
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37 Weeks Pregnant
Your 37th week begins
Your baby is the size of a Swiss chard.Your baby this week
This Week
Your baby may weigh on average 2.8 kg and your body is more and more exhausted from the weight, but you’re almost there. Do you know how much past your due date you can go? Keep Reading
Your summary
- Development completely ready to be born, from now on your baby will only gain weight.
- Schedule if you haven’t yet gotten your streptococcus test done, it should be done now. The test is simple and collected with a swab.
- 37 weeks is how many months? 37 weeks pregnant is 9 months. With week 37 of pregnancy, you are in the second week of the 9th month of your pregnancy.
DAY 1 • OF WEEK 37
Have your hospital bag ready—after all, you might have to run out at any moment. Usually, the maternity hospital provides a list of what to bring, but if they haven’t, don’t worry. You won’t need many items, just comfortable nightgowns, underwear, and large pads… Keep Reading
DAY 2 • OF WEEK 37
What should be so simple, since it’s part of human nature, is the source of thousands of doubts and myths. Can an umbilical cord wrapped around the neck prevent a vaginal delivery? Are there risks? There’s nothing better than clearing up all the doubts! Keep Reading
DAY 3 • OF WEEK 37
At the end of pregnancy, the cardiotocography exam is performed often. It is through this exam that your baby’s heartbeat will be monitored, along with uterine contractions, to confirm if it’s almost delivery time… Keep Reading
DAY 4 • OF WEEK 37
IMPORTANT: If you want to stimulate labor and speed up the process, now is the ideal time. Walking, having sex, and doing squats are all ways to prepare and help your body for labor, but don’t overdo it, okay?
DAY 5 • OF WEEK 37
When a baby is born at 37 weeks it’s considered full term, that is, within the expected window. If it happens naturally, there are usually no problems, but if birth is brought forward for the mother’s or doctor’s convenience, there may be risks of prematurity… Keep Reading
DAY 6 • OF WEEK 37
The proper and most expected position for birth through normal delivery is the cephalic position. That’s because the baby is properly positioned to slip out easily during delivery… Keep Reading
DAY 7 • OF WEEK 37
IMPORTANT: At the very end of pregnancy, women often have an unusual burst of energy and feel a strong urge to clean, arrange, and do everything at once. Some say it’s the mother’s nesting instinct preparing for her baby’s arrival.
Key Information Box:
- At 37 weeks pregnant, your baby sucks its fingers, pulls on the umbilical cord, and may measure about 48 cm and weigh around 2.8 kg!
- If your baby is born today, they are already considered full term, as we are in the second week of the 9th month of pregnancy. The expected birth date is just an estimate that doctors make.
- A 37-week baby is exactly the baby who will be born! The only difference is the weight. The longer they stay in the womb, the more weight they will gain.
- Inside the womb your baby tends to follow a routine, just like after birth. They sleep a lot several times a day, yawn, wake up, and go back to sleep again.
- Doctors usually keep their phone available for emergencies and if you notice that your mucus plug has come out or is starting to, you should contact them.
Your baby this week
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More information about 37 Weeks Pregnant
At 37 weeks pregnant, your baby sucks its fingers, pulls on the umbilical cord, and may measure about 48 cm and weigh around 2.8 kg! At this stage, your baby is already practicing breathing with the amniotic fluid1 and loves the sound of your voices, which further enriches fetal development.
Baby’s Development
If your baby is born today at 37 weeks pregnant, they are already considered full term, as we are in the second week of the 9th gestational month. The expected birth date is just an estimate doctors make, because babies can safely stay in the womb up to 42 weeks. Of course, doctors prefer not to risk letting a pregnancy go on that long, but it’s possible!
The baby at 37 weeks pregnant is exactly the newborn who will be born! The only difference is the weight. The longer they stay in the womb, the more weight they will gain. Their lungs are well developed and they are already practicing breathing with the help of the amniotic fluid. Being born this week, all your baby’s organs will function as expected2, with no major issues, but don’t rush! Let your baby decide when it’s time.
Inside the womb, a 37-week-old baby usually follows a routine, just like after birth. They sleep a lot, several times a day, yawn, wake up, and go back to sleep again. Between naps, they play and move around, though now there’s less space, but they still try to get as comfy as possible.
How Mom Is Feeling…
It’s almost here! You’re now in the second week of the 9th month! Happiness fills the family and the anxiety grows each day as the birth approaches. Some moms at this stage are already tired and can’t wait for the baby to be born. Surely everything is ready for the birth, from the hospital bag to the little party favors.
Do you already know where you will give birth? Have you toured the maternity hospital? It’s very advisable to check this and preferably have a few routes planned out in case your water breaks or you need to go quickly to the hospital. Doctors usually make their phone available for emergencies and if you notice the mucous plug has come out or is coming out, it’s a good idea to contact your doctor to find out what to do.
The last ultrasound to check fetal development is usually done around 37 weeks, to check placental maturity and the fetus’s position. Do you have a birth plan? If you’re planning on a cesarean, your doctor may already have an estimate this week.
Since the risk of preeclampsia3 exists from week 20, by now it should have been ruled out. Even so, in week 37 it’s still necessary to carefully monitor your blood pressure at every appointment. Watch out for signs like swelling of your face and hands, high blood pressure, and protein in your urine.
At 37 weeks, bathroom trips become more and more frequent since the weight of your uterus on your bladder makes you need to urinate all the time. Back pain is also very common, and finding a comfortable sleeping position can be a real challenge. But you’re nearly there—just a little more patience, mom!
External Factors…
Mom, forget about responsibilities and chores, now it’s time for you to rest and recharge all your energy. Soon your baby will be home and you’ll need plenty of stamina to care for them and face the marathon of breastfeeding. Have everything prepared, including your hospital bag, and make the most of these last days to relax and rest.
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