Week 38
‘Leek’ Sized baby
Mom, I'm now the length of a leek. New developments are taking place in my brain.
Ideal Weight2.95 - 3.2 kg 
Ideal Height49 - 50 cm Your Baby
Week 38 development milestones
About the length of a leek. Your baby's brain is still wiring fast even now — the most rapid neural growth happens in these final weeks.
What's Happening This Week
- Final vernix shed Most vernix is shed — some may still be there at birth.
- Visible hair Baby has about an inch of hair on their head.
- Lungs ready Lungs are making lots of surfactant now.
- Flexible skull Skull plates can shift to pass through the birth canal.
Tip Of The Week
- Watch for the mucus plug and regular contractions.
- Sometime during the third trimester, your doctor or midwife recommends a test to check your baby's well-being.
- A common indicator of your baby's well-being is a measurement of the amniotic fluid.
- This can also be part of a test called a biophysical profile, which also includes examining the baby's various movements. In this scan, the sonographer is measuring the deepest pocket of fluid in each of the four areas of the uterus.
- As you can see, the baby is getting a bit crowded in there!
62K MOM'S PRESERVED THEIR ULTRASOUND
Download Mylo app
Get more complete pregnancy experience with ultrasound tracking,personalised tools,and milestone monitoring all trusted by 50,000+ moms on Mylo app
DOWNLOAD APPEssentials
Labor signs are clearer now. Pack the hospital bag with essentials — a newborn cap, mittens, and booties set keeps baby warm from the first minute. Try Mylo Cotton Baby Set that:
- Essential for Newborn Warmth.
- Pure Cotton, Soft on Skin.
- Complete 3-Piece Set.
Baby is about to arrive. Swaddling calms newborns and helps them sleep better. A soft, breathable swaddle wrap is hospital-bag essential. Try Mylo Baby Swaddle that:
- Calms Newborn for Sleep.
- Soft, Breathable Cotton.
- Easy Wrap, Secure Fit.
Mylo Baby AC Blanket - Sleeping cum Travel Blanket
Symptoms you might feel
Braxton Hicks (frequent)
Time them. Regular and intense for an hour — call the hospital.
Edema (severe)
Sudden, severe swelling = pre-eclampsia warning. See your doctor urgently.
.webp&w=1900&q=75)
Mucus plug discharge
Thick mucus, sometimes blood-tinged. Labor may be near.
Frequent urination + diarrhea
Your body is preparing for labor. Stay hydrated.
What's Happening in Your Body
Cervix dilating
The cervix may start opening.
Mucus plug release
Clear or tinged discharge is common now.
Water breaking possible
Can happen as a trickle or a gush.
Braxton Hicks stronger
Harder to tell apart from real labor.
- Time your contractions — if they're less than 5 minutes apart, go to the hospital.
Pregnancy tools
Unlock more ways to
support your journey
Explore powerful tools and features available
exclusively on the Mylo app.
Pregnancy Calendar
Mylo Store
Pregnancy Diet Chart
Mamasutra
Breast Feeding Diet Charts
Weight TrackerHandpicked for You &
Your Little One in Week 38
63.3K Moms bought Mylo Products in Week 38
Track Baby's Growth
From Pregnancy to Motherhood
Mylo Airprime™ Premium Diaper Pants with Wetness Indicator - S(5-9 Kgs) - 26 Count
Mylo LactoMama ™ | With Shatavari, Sowa & 5 herbs | Natural Supplement for Boosting Breast Milk Supply | 100% Natural Ingredients | 300g | Pack of 1 each | Elaichi + Chocolate + Kesar
.webp&w=1900&q=75)
Baby Safe Liquid Detergent for Baby Clothes | Tough on stains | Gentle on clothes | Keeps Color & Softness Intact | Suitable for Front & Top Load Washing Machine | 1 litre - Pack of 2
MamaGro™ Protein Diskettes - 500gm (100 Vanilla Diskettes)
Mylo Baby Diaper Pants Small (S) Size, 4-8 kgs with ADL Technology - 84 Count - 12 Hours Protection
