38 weeks pregnant
Trimester 3
Your baby is about the size of a leek.
- Length
- 49.8 cm (about 20 in)
- Weight
- 3083 g (about 6.8 lb)
What is happening at 38 weeks
Your baby has a firm grasp and their organs are ready for life outside. They are mostly just adding a little more fat now.
Not sure exactly how far along you are? Find your estimated due date and follow your pregnancy week by week.
Sizes and weights are typical averages and vary from baby to baby. This is general information, not medical advice. Your provider is the best guide to how your own pregnancy is progressing.
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