40^th Week

Life in Bloom

Welcome To Week 40!

You have reached your official due date milestone! Your body works overtime adapting to maximum physical capacity, prompting your uterus and pelvic joints to fully loosen as you stay highly alert for immediate labor signs like the amniotic sac rupturing.

Your baby weighs nearly 3.5 kg and measures approximately 51cm from head to toe.
The baby’s skull bones are intentionally not yet fused to stay flexible enough to navigate the birth canal.
Full physical preparation is complete, leaving the baby fully ready to thrive outside the womb.
About 10% to 15% of births this week may seamlessly utilize vacuum or forceps assistance to safely guide the baby out.
Baby is about the size of a small pumpkin.

Changes in Your Body

Strong Braxton Hicks and increasing pelvic pressure, your body is getting ready for labor.

What's Happening Inside?

Your baby is fully developed and ready to meet you any day now.

When to Check With a Doctor

• Heavy bleeding.
• Severe abdominal pain.
• High fever.
• Reduced or no baby movement.
• Fluid leaking or your water breaking.
• Regular contractions before 37 weeks.
• Severe headache, vision changes or sudden swelling of hands/face.

Helpful Tips for Week 40

• Stay alert for contractions, water breaking or bleeding.
• Rest as much as possible while you wait.
• Keep your phone and hospital contacts handy.
• Trust your body and stay in touch with your doctor.

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40th Week