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Pregnancy at week 12

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Third Trimester: The Baby at 37 to 40 Weeks

By the end of 37 weeks, your baby is considered full term. Your baby's organs are ready to function on their own.

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A pregnancy is full-term at 39 weeks. At this point, your baby's organs are fully mature, they're likely to be a healthy weight, and they're most likely to thrive after delivery and in

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During pregnancy, you’ll see your bump get bigger as your baby develops inside your womb (uterus). By 40 weeks, the average baby weighs 3.5kg (7.6lb),

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In our pregnancy week by week guide, you can find out what to expect when you’re 39 weeks pregnant.
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You at 39 weeks pregnant
Your baby when you’re 39 weeks pregnant

You at 39 weeks pregnant

Your cervix is probably getting thinner