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Third Trimester

37 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby is the size of a Winter melon 🫐

🫐
Ashok Kumar Poudel
Written by
Ashok Kumar Poudel
Health & Wellness Writer
Dr. Bina Basnet
Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
📏
Size
Winter melon
📐
Length
48.6 cm cm
⚖️
Weight
NaN g
🗓️
Trimester
Third
⏱️
Week
37 of 40

🌱 Baby Development at Week 37

EARLY FULL TERM! Baby is considered early term. All organs are functioning. Brain and lungs are still developing (reason full term is 39 weeks). Baby continues to gain weight. Nails may need trimming at birth.

FULL TERM reached! 🎉All organs functionalBrain and lungs still maturing

🤱 Common Symptoms

Mucus plug may pass
Increased Braxton Hicks
Bloody show possible
Lower back pressure
Cervix may be dilating

🥗 Nutrition Tips

  • Light easily digestible foods
  • Dates continue
  • Stay very hydrated

🏃‍♀️ Exercise Tips

  • Walking to encourage labor
  • Squats
  • Rest when possible — conserve energy for labor

🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments

Weekly prenatal visitsCervical check if desiredNon-stress test if indicated

🔬 Hormone Changes

Progesterone begins declining allowing estrogen to dominate — triggering labor preparation. Oxytocin receptors at maximum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions answered by our medical team

At 37 weeks, your baby is approximately the size of a Winter melon (🫐). EARLY FULL TERM! Baby is considered early term. All organs are functioning. Brain and lungs are still developing (reason full term is 39 weeks). Baby continues to gain weight. Nails may need trimming at birth.
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