37 weeks pregnant: Your baby is now as big as a stalk of swiss chard
Earlier, pregnancy would be termed as full-term only at the 40-week mark. However, later on, doctors labelled the bracket of 37 to 42 weeks as a full-term pregnancy. So, we on Cloudnine would like to congratulate you on reaching full-term pregnancy! You are so close to seeing your little one now. You could have your baby anytime ranging within a few days to the next three weeks. Exciting, isn’t it?
We know moms, you are probably at your most uncomfortable right now, but think of it this way: you get to see your little one not too long from now! At this stage, they are already as big as a stalk of swiss chard.
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Baby developments
Babies born at this stage would be termed as “early term” babies. This is because although they are ready to be born, they could still use the few extra weeks to develop further before birth. At this stage, your baby is very close to fully developed, but they are still working on some parts of themselves. Here’s what is new with them this week.
What you can expect to see in the ultrasound this week
Most doctors recommend a weekly ultrasound once you enter the third trimester of pregnancy. This is crucial to check for any abnormalities or areas of concern. Read on to know what you must expect to see in the ultrasound in the 37th week.
Things to do this week
Now that you are so close to labor, you must think ahead and focus on the time of delivery and the time after birth. Make sure you are prepared so you do not have to panic after bringing the baby home. Here are some of the things you can do this week.
Enjoy these last few days or weeks of time that you get before the arrival of your little one; you’ll find that alone time is very difficult to get after you have a baby!
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Yes, 37 weeks is safe for delivery, as 37-42 weeks is now considered a full-term pregnancy. Your baby is big, mature, and ready to face the outside world. Your baby is mature enough, with all its organs fully developed. So it is safe to deliver the baby at week 37.
At 37 weeks of pregnancy, you’re likely to deliver the baby anytime from now. You can expect your baby to drop down into your pelvis and engage. You might experience Braxton Hicks contractions during this week, which are also called practice contractions.
Yes, you’re likely to go into labour at 37 weeks. Usually, pregnant women go into labour between 39 and 41 weeks, but there is a chance of going into labour at 37 weeks. There is nothing to worry about, as a 37-week baby is now considered full term.
"There are two proven ways to go into labour faster at 37 weeks. - Hormonal vaginal tablets or gel can induce labour - Your doctor may widen your cervix with the use of a balloon catheter Both these procedures should be done by a doctor in a hospital setting. "
