Third trimesterWeek 38 of 40
Your baby at 38 weeks pregnant
Your baby is the size of a leek — about 19.6 in long and weighing approximately 6.8 lb.
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Leek
The size of a leek
Length (crown to heel)
19.6 in
Approximate weight
6.8 lb
Baby's hand
56mm
Baby's foot
60mm
Pregnancy progress94%
🌱 Baby's development at 38 weeks
Your baby is practicing all the skills they'll need: sucking, gripping, and breathing.
🤰 Your body at 38 weeks
You're so close. Some women experience a sudden burst of nesting energy just before labour. Rest when you can, eat well, and keep your support team close.
✨ Did you know?
Your baby's brain is only 30% of its eventual adult size at birth — the extraordinary rapid growth continues throughout the first three years of life.
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