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🌳Third Trimester•Weeks 28-40
Week 40 of Pregnancy
Your baby is the size of small pumpkin
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Length
20.2 inches
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Weight
7.6 pounds
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Size Comparison
Small pumpkin
👶 Baby Development
- •Baby is ready to meet you and fully prepared for life outside!
- •All organs are functioning perfectly
- •Baby has strong survival reflexes including sucking, rooting, and grasping
- •Coordination is fully developed
- •Baby is at complete development
- •Baby will continue gaining weight if they stay in longer
- •Baby is just waiting for the right moment to arrive
💭 Common Symptoms
- •Emotionally and physically ready to meet your baby
- •Possible increased contractions that may start and stop
- •Feeling anxious, impatient, or frustrated if not in labor yet
- •Labor could start at any time - today, tomorrow, or in 2 weeks
- •Extreme discomfort and difficulty with daily activities
- •Possible signs of labor beginning
- •Mix of excitement and nervousness
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- •Stay well hydrated with water throughout the day
- •Eat light, healthy, balanced meals
- •Keep energy-boosting foods readily available for early labor
- •Avoid overeating which could cause nausea during labor
- •Include foods rich in protein and complex carbs
- •Eat regularly to maintain energy
- •Have easy-to-digest snacks packed for hospital
✅ To-Do This Week
- •Know exactly when to go to hospital (typically contractions 5 minutes apart for 1 hour)
- •Stay calm and patient - your baby will come when ready
- •Try walking, curb walking, or gentle movement to encourage labor
- •Rest and conserve energy when possible
- •Avoid induction pressure - babies rarely come exactly on due date
- •Keep your mind occupied with movies, books, or light activities
- •Trust the process and your body
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Did You Know?
Congratulations on reaching your estimated due date! Remember, only 5% of babies arrive on their actual due date. Your baby will arrive when they're ready - typically within 2 weeks of today. You're so close to meeting your little one!