Your baby at 37 weeks
- Early term: the baby is practising breathing, sucking and grasping.
| Average length | 48.6 cm (19.1 in), crown to heel |
|---|---|
| Average weight | 3.03 kg (6.7 lb) |
| Size comparison | A bunch of chard |
| Days completed | 259 of 280 (93%) |
You are in week 37 of your pregnancy — the third trimester, month 9. Your baby is about the size of a bunch of chard. Early term: the baby is practising breathing, sucking and grasping.
| Average length | 48.6 cm (19.1 in), crown to heel |
|---|---|
| Average weight | 3.03 kg (6.7 lb) |
| Size comparison | A bunch of chard |
| Days completed | 259 of 280 (93%) |
37 weeks is in month 9 of pregnancy as months are usually counted (about 8.5 calendar months since your last period), in the third trimester.
About the size of a bunch of chard: around 48.6 cm long and 3.03 kg (6.7 lb).
Have your hospital bag, documents and transport ready.