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🌳Third Trimester•Weeks 28-40
Week 39 of Pregnancy
Your baby is the size of mini watermelon
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Length
19.9 inches
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Weight
7.3 pounds
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Size Comparison
Mini watermelon
👶 Baby Development
- •Baby is continuing to gain weight and add final fat layers
- •Lungs are producing abundant surfactant for breathing
- •Baby's brain is still developing and will continue after birth
- •Antibodies from your placenta are supporting baby's immune system
- •Baby is fully ready to be born
- •Skin is smooth and pink
- •All body systems are functioning and prepared
💭 Common Symptoms
- •Lightning crotch pains - sharp shooting pains in pelvis and vagina
- •Increased contractions that may be irregular or regular
- •Possible water breaking (spontaneous rupture of membranes)
- •Intense anticipation, anxiety, and impatience
- •Extreme physical discomfort
- •Possible burst of energy (nesting)
- •Difficulty sleeping
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- •Eat light, easily digestible meals
- •Stay hydrated with water and avoid dehydration
- •Avoid large, heavy meals that could cause nausea during labor
- •Keep high-energy snacks like granola bars, bananas, and honey readily available
- •Eat smaller portions more frequently
- •Include protein for sustained energy
- •Stay nourished but don't overeat
✅ To-Do This Week
- •Rest as much as physically possible to conserve energy for labor
- •Review and memorize signs of active labor
- •Keep your phone fully charged at all times
- •Try to stay calm and practice relaxation breathing
- •Walk daily if comfortable to encourage labor
- •Finalize any last-minute preparations
- •Have your support person on high alert
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Did You Know?
Labor could start at any moment now! Trust your body - it knows what to do. You've been preparing for this moment for 9 months. Remember to breathe and lean on your support team.