In the 38th week of pregnancy, discover how your baby is fine-tuning its brain and nervous system, prepping for life outside the womb. Learn about the essential changes in lung function and the importance of breastfeeding readiness. Expectant dads get valuable tips on final preparations, emphasizing communication and managing tasks for a smooth transition into parenthood. It's all about gearing up for those last few weeks before the big arrival!
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Fetal Measurements At Week 38
Your baby measures about 19.3 inches and weighs roughly 7.1 pounds.
These measurements show late-pregnancy growth is modest but still meaningful.
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How Vernix And Lanugo Become Meconium
Vernix and lanugo shed into the amniotic fluid and get ingested by the fetus.
That ingested material becomes the baby's first bowel movement, called meconium.
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Lung Maturation And Nervous System Fine-Tuning
The baby's lungs keep maturing and produce more surfactant to protect air sacs.
The fetus also adds fat and fine-tunes its brain and nervous system before birth.
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Welcome to week 38 of your pregnancy. Only two weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners.
See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional resources for week 38.
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