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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.