Pregnancy Development on Week 39

Embryo growth

How is the development of the fetus 40 weeks pregnant?

Entering the 39-week development of the fetus, your baby is now the size of a small watermelon weighing 3.5 kg and 50cm long from head to heel.

Sometimes the umbilical cord can wrap around the baby's neck. In general, this does not cause problems, although a cesarean section will be needed if this condition results in pressure on the umbilical cord during the delivery process. Dead knots on the umbilical cord are less common in only 1% of all pregnancies.

Vernix covering most of your baby's skin has disappeared, and so is Lanugo. Your body has equipped your baby with antibodies through the placenta which will help your baby's immune system to fight infection for the first 6-12 months of life.

Changes in the Body

What are the changes in the body of a pregnant woman at week 39?

This may be as painful and strong as the process when giving birth actually but does not occur regularly and does not increase in frequency like a real contraction.

Another sign that you are going to give birth is a rupture of the membranes, which can occur at any time.

When your amniotic fluid breaks, some women experience quite large bursts and some flow little by little. Many women who do not experience ruptured amniotic fluid until they enter the maternity process. Some even need help from a doctor to remove the membranes so the maternity process can begin immediately.

If you feel that your amniotic fluid has broken or has contracted continuously, contact your doctor immediately.

Maintain a pregnancy that runs 39 weeks

Sometimes it will be better if you have a premature birth, especially if your doctor is worried about your health condition or you have passed two weeks of your estimated delivery time.

Visit to Doctor / Midwife

What do I need to discuss with the doctor on week 39?

Fatimah grass is a type of herbal tea that can speed up the maternity process. There is no further research regarding the safety of herbal medicines used to speed up the delivery process, so you should not take herbal medicines without asking your doctor first.

Tests that may be needed at gestational age 39 Sunday

The closer the date of labor, the doctor may often check your pelvis to determine the position of the baby in the uterus. The examination can help the doctor determine the position of the baby during labor: head first, feet first, or buttocks first in the womb.

During a gynecological test, the doctor will also examine the cervix to see if your cervix has begun to open or thin and this information will be presented in the form of numbers and percentages.