Your baby is about the size of a small watermelon

The skin is getting tougher under its waxy vernix coat, and circulation is still developing.

small watermelon50.7 cm · 3.3 kg

You this week

More discharge, backache as baby moves lower, and sudden bursts of nesting energy are common.

Tips for this week

Know the signs of your waters breaking
Do your pelvic floor exercises
Talk to your midwife about contraception

Follow week 39 together

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Summarised from the NHS website. Every pregnancy is different: this is general information, not medical advice. If you're worried about yourself or your baby, contact your midwife or maternity unit. In an emergency, call 999.