Final week: your baby is the size of a watermelon at 40 weeks!
Congratulations mama! As you step into the 40th week of your pregnancy, you have officially crossed the 9+ month mark, completing full-term pregnancy. We know moms, the journey must have been hard and full of doubts and confusion, but you bore through it and saw till the end of your pregnancy! You are now simply days away from physically seeing and holding your little one, who you had only been seeing in glimpses in the ultrasounds over the weeks. This final week can make you very anxious regarding the arrival of the baby, but you must stay strong: patience is the key. This week, your baby is about the size of a watermelon.
To Book an appointment with Dr. Nitika Sobti for Gynecology concerns
What can you expect to see at pregnancy?
Although they might not appear like what you thought newborn babies look like, it is perfectly normal, unless your doctor points out some specific abnormality. They might not look the cutest immediately, but that is because they are yet to adjust to their new surroundings. Give them some time, they will become the most beautiful thing you have ever laid eyes on!
What to do if you are still pregnant after 40 weeks
Even though these are proven methods to induce labor faster, it is always better to wait for the baby to appear at their own time. Maybe your little guy is just shy! We understand that the end of pregnancy can get quite uncomfortable and distressing for you, but it is best to let nature take its own course.
Very soon, you will have come to the end of your pregnancy, and with your new baby in your arms, you will begin your journey as a mother. Anxiety and self-doubt are natural at this stage but trust us when we say, you’re gonna be a great mother! We wish you and your little one all the best and want you to remember,
Cloudnine loves you and is always there for you!
Want to consult the best gynecologists in India? Please find the links below.
Want to consult the best Maternity Packages in India? Please find the links below.
At the 40ᵗʰ week of pregnancy, as you’re almost completing your full-term pregnancy, your baby’s size is compared to that of a watermelon. This week, your baby’s size is 53 cm and weighs 3-3.5 kg and is considered fully mature and ready for birth during this time. However, the size of your baby varies based on individual factors.
At 40 weeks of pregnancy, the normal length of the baby in the womb is about 50 to 53 cm, and the weight is around 3 to 3.5 kg. You can expect the baby to be born at any moment between 40 weeks and after, as the baby is fully developed by this time.
At 40 weeks, the average weight of a baby in the womb is around 3.5 kg, which is generally considered full term. However, it can range from 2.5 to 4 kg in different pregnancies. At the time of delivery, a weight below 2.5 kg is considered a low birth weight, whereas a baby weighing above 4 kg is considered overweight.
If your baby weighs more than 4 kg, it is considered a large baby or macrosomic. Maternal health complications, genetic factors and pregnancy continued after 40 weeks may drastically increase the weight of the baby. Your gynaecologist decides about birth plans in case of a big baby at 40 weeks.
