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Week 39

Your baby is fully developed and ready to meet you.

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Baby size this week

As lovely as a pumpkin

Measurements are averages — every baby grows at their own pace.

Length 50.7 cm 20.0 in
Weight 3.29 kg 7 lb 4 oz

Your baby this week

  • Your baby is fully developed — truly ready
  • The chest becomes more prominent
  • Placenta continues supplying antibodies
  • Fat continues to build for warmth after birth

Your body this week

Heartburn
Swelling
Insomnia
Braxton Hicks
A little list for week 39

This week's to-do

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How we measure week 39

Pregnancy weeks are counted from the first day of your last menstrual period, following standard ACOG and NHS guidance. Sizes are crown-rump length in early weeks and head-to-heel from around week 20. Your care team may adjust dates after an ultrasound.

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BumpCount offers general information and does not replace advice from your doctor or midwife.