Week by week · Trimester 3

Pregnancy Week 39

Your baby is about the size of a mini watermelon this week.

👶 Your baby this week

Full term. The placenta still supplies antibodies that will protect the baby for months after birth.

💛 How you might feel

Waiting is the hardest part. Only ~5% of babies arrive on their due date — most first babies come after.

✅ This week's to-do

Sleep. Watch movies. Accept every offer of a meal. The marathon starts soon.

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

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