§third trimester · week 39 of 40
you're 39 weeks pregnant.
last revised · baby is about 50.7 cm (20.0") · 3290 g (116.0 oz)
about the size of a pumpkin.
Full term. Your baby is fully developed and ready to meet you any day now.
this week's highlights
- Full term reached
- Lungs fully mature
- Skin pink and smooth
- Brain ready for breathing
how your baby looks
A plump, ready-to-be-born baby. Skin is smooth and pink, hair on head varies, and limbs are well-proportioned.
body in focus
- head
- Skull bones still soft to fit through birth canal.
- body
- Body is fully ready for newborn life.
- hands
- Hands grasp tightly — perfect for the first cuddle.
- feet
- Tiny kicks in tight quarters.
what's happening in your body
Anticipation peaks. Watch for water breaking, regular contractions, or a bloody show — early labor signs.
gentle tips
- Take naps every chance you get.
- Walk and bounce gently on a birth ball.
- Eat small frequent meals to keep energy up.
- Stay close to your delivery hospital.
- Trust that labor will start when ready.
what to expect next
Labor can start any moment. Hospital bag ready, support team alert, car seat installed — you're set.