Week 38 of Pregnancy
Weight and length are nearly final. Birth could be any day.
Fetal size
Leek
- Length
- 49.8 cm
- Crown-to-heel
- Weight
- 3.08 kg
Fetal development
- Eyes are blue or gray; final color develops postnatally.
- Most lanugo has fallen off.
- Most fetuses maintain a head-down position.
Maternal changes
- Weight gain plateaus or dips slightly.
- Pelvic and groin pain are common.
Recommended checkups
- Weekly visits check cervical dilation and effacement.
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Textbook averages. Individual variation is wide and this is not medical advice — confirm with your OB.