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39th Week of Pregnancy

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Baby Development at 39 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby gets antibodies from the placenta to protect her against illness.

 
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Baby's Growth and Development When You're 39 Weeks Pregnant

When you're 39 weeks pregnant, your baby is making preparations for her arrival. Changes include:

  • The waxy vernix covering her skin and the fine hair called lanugo start to go away when you're 39 weeks pregnant. Some vernix and lanugo might remain at birth.
  • Your baby gets antibodies from the placenta to protect her against illness.
  • She also will get more antibodies when you breastfeed her at birth.
  • Your baby probably weighs between 7 and 7 1/2 pounds. But it's normal for her to weigh anywhere from 6 to 9 pounds.
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