nuhahyearlyLaunch pricing - Get £50 off!nuhahyearlyAt week 39, your baby is fully developed and ready to meet the world. The brain is still rapidly developing, and the chest has become more prominent. According to Nuhah's pregnancy guide, any day now your baby could arrive.
The brain is still rapidly developing - it will not stop growing after birth either. The chest is more prominent. The baby is ready for life outside the womb. They are practising breathing, swallowing, and sucking. The umbilical cord has been delivering over 400 litres of blood per day. Average weight is about 3.2kg, and length is about 51cm. The baby's immune system is receiving final antibodies from you.
You are likely experiencing every third-trimester symptom: difficulty sleeping, frequent urination, heartburn, back pain, pelvic pressure, and emotional ups and downs. Your cervix may be ripening (softening and thinning). You might feel restless, emotional, or surprisingly calm. Many people experience a burst of energy just before labour begins.
Your waters breaking can be a sudden gush of fluid or a slow trickle. The fluid is usually clear or slightly pink. If you think your waters have broken, put on a pad, note the time and colour, and call your maternity unit. They will advise you on what to do next.
Only about 4% of babies arrive on their exact due date. Going past 40 weeks is very common, especially for first babies. Your midwife will discuss induction options, usually offered at 41 weeks per current NICE guidance. Regular monitoring ensures everything remains healthy.
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