Week 39 of Pregnancy

Length

50.7 cm

Crown-to-heel

Weight

3.29 kg

Fetal development

• Brain development continues at high speed.
• Lungs are fully ready for first breaths.
• Newborn body shape is essentially complete (~3.2–3.4kg).

Maternal changes

• A sudden burst of energy ("nesting instinct") may appear.
• Digestion and appetite can change.

Recommended checkups

• Share the labor signs checklist with your family.

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