Week by week · Trimester 3

Pregnancy Week 41

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

👶 Your baby this week

Post-term but completely common — about a quarter of first babies arrive after week 40.

💛 How you might feel

Extra monitoring (non-stress tests, fluid checks) is routine now. Induction is usually discussed by 41–42 weeks.

✅ This week's to-do

Walks, patience, and whatever wives' tale makes you feel better. Baby is coming either way.

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

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