38 weeks pregnant
At 38 weeks you are in month 9 and the third trimester. Your baby is about the size of a small watermelon: 49.8 cm and 3.2 kg.
As big as
small watermelon
Length
49.8 cm
Weight
3.2 kg
Month
9
Trimester
third trimester
To go
14 days
Averages. Measured crown to rump up to week 20, crown to heel after that. Healthy babies vary a lot.
Your baby this week
Everything is in place; the grip is surprisingly strong.
Your body
Losing the mucus plug can happen; it says little about when things start.
Good to know
For many women the baby drops into the pelvis; breathing gets easier, weeing more frequent.
To sort around these weeks
- You are close to or at your due date: rest where you can.
- After 41 weeks your midwife talks you through the next steps.
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Frequently asked questions
How many months is 38 weeks pregnant?
38 weeks pregnant falls in month 9 of your pregnancy.
Which trimester is 38 weeks?
At 38 weeks you are in the third trimester.
How big is a baby at 38 weeks?
On average 49.8 cm, about the size of a small watermelon. Healthy babies vary a lot.
How long to go at 38 weeks?
Until your due date (40 weeks): 2 weeks, 14 days.
All weeks
General information, not medical advice. If in doubt, call your midwife or GP. Sources: WHO fetal growth charts (Kiserud et al., PLoS Med 2017); Robinson and Fleming 1975; NHS, Your pregnancy and baby guide.