37 weeks pregnant
At 37 weeks your baby is about the size of a bunch of silverbeet (about 48 cm · 2.9 kg). Here is what is happening for you both this week.
- Size
- a bunch of silverbeet
- Length · weight
- about 48 cm · 2.9 kg
- Trimester
- Third
- Weeks to go
- 3
Your baby at 37 weeks
Your baby is early term from this week.
Your body at 37 weeks
Signs of labour include regular contractions, your waters breaking or a show.
Your to-do list for week 37
- Know when to call: regular contractions, waters breaking, bleeding or reduced movements
Common questions
How many months pregnant is 37 weeks?
37 weeks is in month 9 of pregnancy and the third trimester.
How big is my baby at 37 weeks?
At 37 weeks your baby is about the size of a bunch of silverbeet (about 48 cm · 2.9 kg). Every baby grows at its own pace.
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