Third Trimester
38 Weeks Pregnant
Congratulations on reaching 38 weeks - you're full term! Learn about labor signs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your baby's arrival.
👶 Your Baby This Week
👶
Size of a pumpkin
14.8" (37.5 cm) • 106 oz
Development Highlights
- ✓Full term!
- ✓All organs fully mature
- ✓Baby could arrive any day
- ✓Continuing to add fat
- ✓Brain and lungs maturing daily
🤰 Common Symptoms This Week
- •Intense nesting urge
- •Mucus plug may pass
- •Irregular contractions
- •Extreme fatigue or energy burst
- •Difficulty sleeping
💡 Tips for Week 38
- 1Know the signs of true labor
- 2Keep phone charged
- 3Rest as much as possible
- 4Enjoy these last days of pregnancy
🔍 Ultrasound at Week 38
What can be seen:
- 👁Very limited imaging
- 👁Position and fluid only