Third Trimester
41 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is the size of a Watermelon 🍉
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Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Watermelon
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Length
51.7 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
Third
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Week
41 of 40
🌱 Baby Development at Week 41
Late term pregnancy. Baby continues to grow and mature. Placenta efficiency begins to decline. Baby's skin may be wrinkled from amniotic fluid. Nails are long. Meconium in the water is more common.
Late term — increased monitoringDiscuss induction with providerBaby still healthy
🤱 Common Symptoms
●Irregular contractions
●Pelvic pressure
●Fatigue
●Possible anxiety
●Increased monitoring
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- Light meals
- Dates for cervical ripening
- Castor oil only under medical supervision
🏃♀️ Exercise Tips
- Walking to encourage labor
- Nipple stimulation (medically guided)
- Acupressure for labor induction — seek certified practitioner
🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments
Increased monitoring — non-stress testsBiophysical profileAmniotic fluid checkDiscuss induction
🔬 Hormone Changes
Progesterone very low. Increased monitoring for placental function. Estrogen dominant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our medical team