Your baby at 42 weeks
- Post-term: the placenta may work less well, so close monitoring matters.
| Average length | 51.7 cm (20.4 in), crown to heel |
|---|---|
| Average weight | 3.85 kg (8.5 lb) |
| Size comparison | A small pumpkin |
| Days completed | 294 of 280 (105%) |
You are in week 42 of your pregnancy — the third trimester, month 9. Your baby is about the size of a small pumpkin. Post-term: the placenta may work less well, so close monitoring matters.
| Average length | 51.7 cm (20.4 in), crown to heel |
|---|---|
| Average weight | 3.85 kg (8.5 lb) |
| Size comparison | A small pumpkin |
| Days completed | 294 of 280 (105%) |
42 weeks is in month 9 of pregnancy as months are usually counted (about 9.7 calendar months since your last period), in the third trimester.
About the size of a small pumpkin: around 51.7 cm long and 3.85 kg (8.5 lb).
If you are still pregnant, follow your hospital's induction plan and report any reduced movements immediately.