Week by week · Trimester 3

Pregnancy Week 36

Your baby is about the size of a romaine lettuce this week.

👶 Your baby this week

The baby is likely head-down and "engaged" soon. Vernix thickens; lanugo mostly sheds.

💛 How you might feel

"Lightning crotch" and pelvic pressure are common as the head settles lower.

✅ This week's to-do

Hospital bag by the door. Car seat installed. Phone charged. You're on call now.

Please note: General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — your provider's guidance always wins.

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