👶 Your Baby at 37 Weeks: Ready for the World!
Your baby is now about 48–49 cm long and weighs nearly 2.9 to 3.1 kg—the size of a Swiss chard or small watermelon.
What’s New This Week:
- ✅ Lungs are mature and ready for that first breath
- 🧠 Brain is still rapidly developing
- 🤍 Baby’s immune system is strengthening thanks to your antibodies
- 👂 Hearing is sharp—baby recognizes your voice and favourite songs
💡 Babies born at 37 weeks are considered early full-term and usually do very well.
🤰 Your Body at Week 37: The Countdown Begins
You’re in the final stretch, and your body is prepping for the big day. Discomfort is real, but you’re closer than ever.
Common Physical Changes:
- ⚡ Increased pelvic pressure
- 🔄 More frequent Braxton Hicks contractions
- 🛌 Difficulty sleeping due to size, aches, or anxiety
- 💦 Possible leakage of amniotic fluid
- 🩸 More discharge or a “bloody show” as your cervix dilates
📝 Tip: Track your contractions using a timer—if they’re regular and increasing in intensity, it may be time to call your OB.
🕰️ Signs Labour May Start Soon
Labour can begin anytime between now and 42 weeks. Here’s what to watch for:
| Sign | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Regular, painful contractions | Could be active labour |
| Water breaking (gush or trickle) | Call your doctor immediately |
| Bloody mucus (bloody show) | Cervix is dilating |
| Baby “drops” into pelvis | Lightening, labour within days or weeks |
👜 Last-Minute Checklist
You’ve probably packed your hospital bag, but here’s what else you may want to double-check:
- ✅ Finalize your birth plan
- ✅ Pre-register at the hospital
- ✅ Review your insurance and ID documents
- ✅ Set up baby’s sleep space and diapers
- ✅ Prepare for postpartum healing—donut cushion, pads, peri bottle
📎 [Download: Hospital Bag Checklist → ]
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🍽️ Nutrition Tips for Week 37
Keep meals light, nutrient-rich, and energizing.
Include:
- 🍲 Warm soups with iron-rich greens and protein
- 🍎 Apples, bananas, and soaked almonds for quick energy
- 🥛 Ghee with warm milk (if tolerated) to lubricate joints and digestion
- 🥬 Dalia, khichdi, or oats for easy digestion
🚰 Stay hydrated—dehydration can trigger false labour or cramps.
📖 Read: Pregnancy Superfoods You Didn’t Know About »
🧘 Gentle Movement: Yes, Still Safe!
Staying mobile encourages baby to descend and helps labour progress naturally.
Safe and effective moves to strengthen your body for labour and recovery.
🧘♀️ Mind & Mood Check
Emotions can swing widely. One minute you’re crying during a baby commercial, the next you’re rearranging the nursery for the fifth time.
Ways to Support Yourself:
- 🧘 Practice daily birth affirmations
- 🎧 Listen to relaxing playlists or guided meditations
- 🤝 Talk to your partner or a birth support person
- 📓 Start noting any questions for your OB before your next visit
👩⚕️ Doctor Visit: What to Expect This Week
Expect:
- Cervical checks for dilation & effacement
- Baby’s position and movement discussion
- Heartbeat monitoring (non-stress test if needed)
- GBS (Group B Strep) results if tested last week
📋 Week 37 Quick Checklist
- Hospital bag double-checked
- Baby’s first outfit & blanket packed
- Arrange postpartum help or doula
- Install car seat & test it
- Charge phone & pack power bank
💬 A Word From MomToBe
You’ve made it to full term. Whether you go into labour this week or next, you are so close to holding your baby in your arms. Remember: you were made for this. Every ache, every kick, every sleepless night has brought you closer to the moment your heart grows bigger than your body.
Next Up → [Week 38 of Pregnancy →]
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