Week by week · Trimester 3

Pregnancy Week 40

Your baby is about the size of a pumpkin this week.

👶 Your baby this week

Due date week — though your baby may have other plans. Everything is ready.

💛 How you might feel

Your provider will discuss monitoring or induction options if you go past 41 weeks.

✅ This week's to-do

When contractions are 5 minutes apart, 1 minute long, for 1 hour (5-1-1) — call in. You've got this.

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

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