Week 39
‘Small pumpkin’ Sized baby
Mumma, I now weigh as much as a small pumpkin. I have shed most of the white creamy substance.
Ideal Weight3.1 - 3.35 kg 
Ideal Height50 - 51 cm Your Baby
Week 39 development milestones
Small-pumpkin sized. Most of the protective white vernix coating has shed and your baby is fully ready for the outside world.
What's Happening This Week
- Skin no longer see-through Skin is now pink or red — not transparent.
- Fat keeping warm Fat layers are keeping baby's body temperature stable.
- Cervix softening Your cervix is softening and thinning.
- Sharp nails Baby's nails will need clipping soon after birth.
Tip Of The Week
- Install the car seat if you haven't — labor could start any day now.
- The sonographer is getting a 3/4 view of your baby's face and you can actually see his/her eyelashes!
- Your doctor may also want to see if your baby has settled into a head-down position, the best position for normal delivery.
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Symptoms you might feel
Vaginal discharge with bloody show
Your cervix is dilating. Bright red bleeding — call your doctor immediately.
Severe backaches
Can signal labor starting. Warm bath, movement, time your contractions.
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Braxton Hicks vs. real labor
Real labor is regular, lasting 45-60 seconds, and intensifies. Count them.
What's Happening in Your Body
Effacement happening
Cervix is getting thinner and shorter.
Dilation starting
Cervix may open up to a few centimeters.
Loose bowel movements
Body is clearing out before labor.
Nesting urge strong
Last-minute prep feels urgent.
- Rest as much as you can — labor takes energy.
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