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Your baby at 37 weeks
Early term. The lungs are nearly mature, and your baby is practising grasping and blinking.
Your body at 37 weeks
You may lose your mucus plug or see a ‘show’ – a small amount of blood-tinged mucus. This can mean labour is approaching, but it can still be days away.
Common symptoms this week
- Mucus plug
- Irregular tightenings
- Nesting
Tips & to-do list
- Go to hospital if contractions are regular and strong (for a first baby, about every 5 minutes for an hour), your waters break, you bleed, or movements reduce.
- Keep your hospital bag by the door.
- Rest as much as possible.
Check-ups and tests around this week
- Weekly antenatal visits; baby’s position and wellbeing checks
Week 37 at a glance
| At 37 weeks | |
|---|---|
| Trimester | Third trimester |
| Pregnancy month | Month 9 of 9 |
| Weeks to due date | 3 weeks |
| Days pregnant | 259–265 days |
| Progress | 92% of 40 weeks |
When to call your doctor
Contact your doctor or go to hospital straight away if you notice:
- Reduced or changed baby movements
- Waters breaking or any bleeding
- Severe headache, vision changes, pain under the ribs
- Regular painful contractions before 37 weeks
- Severe itching of palms and soles
Questions about 37 weeks pregnant
How many months is 37 weeks pregnant?
37 weeks pregnant falls in month 9 of pregnancy, in the third trimester. For medical purposes, weeks and days are more precise than months.
How big is my baby at 37 weeks?
At 37 weeks your baby is about the size of a few stalks of sugarcane (ganna) – roughly ~48.6 cm long and weighing about ~2.9 kg.
Is it normal to have no symptoms at 37 weeks?
Yes. Every pregnancy is different, and symptoms come and go. Feeling well is not a sign that something is wrong. If you have concerns, or notice any warning signs listed on this page, contact your doctor.
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Medical disclaimer: The results and information on this page are estimates for general education only. They are not a diagnosis and do not replace advice from your gynaecologist, obstetrician or midwife. If you have pain, bleeding, reduced baby movements or feel unwell, contact your doctor or call 108 immediately. Read the full disclaimer.