Your Baby in week 37
Your Baby in week 37:
This week, your baby is considered full-term!
But your baby hasn't stopped growing yet. He
or she continues to develop fat at the rate of
half an ounce (14 grams) a day. In general,
boys weigh more than girls at birth.
Your baby has developed enough coordination to
grasp with the fingers. If shown a bright light,
your baby may turn toward it in your uterus.
What's going on with You:
After this week, you may lose the mucous plug that sealed
off your uterus from infection. The mucous plug can be
lost a few weeks, days, or hours before labor and is
thick, yellowish, and may be tinged with blood
(the mucous plug is also called bloody show). As
the cervix dilates in preparation for the labor,
the plug is discharged from the body. Be sure to
speak with your health care provider about any
discharge you may be having.
next week 38
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