The development of the fetus at 37 weeks' gestation, which is 9 months pregnant, is complete. The baby can be born at any moment, but it can still remain in the mother's belly until the 41 weeks of gestation, only growing and getting fat.
At this stage it is important that the pregnant woman has everything ready to go to the hospital, since the baby can be born at any time and start preparing for breastfeeding. Learn how to prepare for breastfeeding.
Fetal development with 37 weeks
The fetus at 37 weeks' gestation is similar to a newborn baby. The lungs are completely formed and the baby already trains the breath, inspiring the amniotic fluid, while the oxygen arrives through the umbilical cord. All organs and systems are properly formed and as of this week, if the baby is born it will be considered a full term baby, not a premature one.
The behavior of the fetus is similar to that of a newborn and he opens his eyes and yawns many times while awake. The average length is about 46.2 cm and the average weight is about 2.4 kg.
Fetal size at 37 weeks
The average fetal length is about 46.2 cm and the average weight is about 2.4 kg.
Changes in the 37-week pregnant woman
The changes in the woman at 37 weeks of pregnancy are not very different from the previous week, however, when the baby fits, she may feel some changes.
What Happens When Your Baby Fits
The baby is considered to fit when his head begins to descend into the pelvic gullet in preparation for delivery, and may occur around the 37th week.
When the baby fits, the belly drops slightly and it is normal for the pregnant woman to feel lighter and breathe better, as there is more room for the lungs to expand. However, the pressure in the bladder may increase, which makes you want to urinate more often. In addition, you may also experience pelvic pain. See the exercises that help your baby fit.
The mother may also experience more back pain and easy tiredness more and more frequent. Therefore, at this stage, it is recommended to rest whenever possible, to sleep and eat well to ensure the strength and energy that will be needed to care for the newborn baby.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
