36 weeks pregnant
At 36 weeks your baby is about the size of a cos lettuce (about 47 cm · 2.6 kg). Here is what is happening for you both this week.
- Size
- a cos lettuce
- Length · weight
- about 47 cm · 2.6 kg
- Trimester
- Third
- Weeks to go
- 4
Your baby at 36 weeks
The gut and lungs are almost ready for life outside.
Your body at 36 weeks
Breathing may feel easier as the baby drops lower.
Your to-do list for week 36
- Have your hospital bag packed
- Save your maternity unit’s number in your phone
Common questions
How many months pregnant is 36 weeks?
36 weeks is in month 9 of pregnancy and the third trimester.
How big is my baby at 36 weeks?
At 36 weeks your baby is about the size of a cos lettuce (about 47 cm · 2.6 kg). Every baby grows at its own pace.
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