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Third Trimester

Week 37 of pregnancy

Your baby is the size of Swiss chard bunch.

Length: 48.6 cm / 19.1 in · Weight: 2.90 kg / 6.39 lbs

Baby at 37 weeks

  • EARLY TERM — baby is term.
  • Sucking + grasping reflexes ready.
  • Storing more fat.

What you may feel

  • Possible Braxton Hicks intensifying.
  • Some 'show' (mucus plug) may pass.
  • Tired but alert (nesting).
  • Frequent urination.

This week’s checklist

  • Know signs of labour (regular contractions, waters breaking, show).
  • Phone numbers + birth bag accessible.
  • Practice breathing techniques.

Key milestone

Early term reached.

Doctor / midwife visits

No specific appointment — but labour signs alertness.

Top foods this week

Educational only — not medical advice. Always consult your midwife or GP. Sources: NICE NG201 antenatal care, NICE NG207 inducing labour, NHS, RCOG. Read the full medical disclaimer.