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Third Trimester
Week 41 of pregnancy
Your baby is the size of a small pumpkin.
Length: 51.7 cm / 20.4 in · Weight: 3.60 kg / 7.94 lbs
Baby at 41 weeks
- Past due date — baby continues to grow.
- Placenta still functioning well in most cases.
- Most babies arrive by 42 weeks.
What you may feel
- Same as week 40.
- Increased monitoring offered.
- Possible Braxton Hicks intensifying.
This week’s checklist
- Induction discussion (NICE NG207) — offered around 41+0 weeks.
- Membrane sweep can be repeated.
- Twice-weekly monitoring if expectant.
Key milestone
Induction window opens (NICE NG207).
Doctor / midwife visits
Induction discussion + monitoring if expectant.
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.
Recommended picks
Prenatal pick
Ritual — Ritual Essential Prenatal
Choline + DHA + folate from methylfolate (not synthetic).
Prenatal pick
Nordic Naturals — Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA (Strawberry Softgels)
Premium fish-oil DHA in strawberry softgels — gentle on the stomach.