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37th Week of Pregnancy

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Baby's Growth and Development in Week 37 of Pregnancy

Baby Development at 37 Weeks Pregnant

Essential fat (aka baby fat) will continue to form. This will round her out and help her stay warm after birth.

 
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Baby's Growth and Development When You're 37 Weeks Pregnant

At birth, boys weigh more than girls on average.

When you're 37 weeks pregnant, you have a reason to celebrate. Your baby is considered full-term. These are a few changes she experiences:

  • Your baby's weight gain slows considerably, but she's got just a little more room to grow.
  • Essential fat (aka baby fat) will continue to form. This will round her out and help her stay warm after birth.
  • If you have an ultrasound during the 3rd trimester, the technician might measure the head, stomach, and femur to estimate your baby's weight.
  • She weighs more than 6 pounds.
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