Fetal development at 37 weeks of pregnancy

This is generally the case for a fetus that has already reached 37 weeks of development. The baby is about 51 cm long and weighs about 3 kg. All the organs in the fetus' body are fully developed, the body has become round, the skin is shiny, and it has reached maturity. The baby's hair at this time has grown long and thick. After the baby is born, with the supplement of nutrition, the hair will naturally become thick and shiny. The baby's physical development is basically completed and he is now a healthy baby! But the baby is still developing at this time.

If you are planning to have a natural birth, you should go for a walk in the near future to promote the descent of the fetal presenting part and induce uterine contractions. At the same time, you should have regular prenatal examinations to understand the condition of the fetus. From the color ultrasound image of the fetus at 37 weeks of pregnancy, it can be seen that the fetus is now close to full maturity. Although it has entered the late pregnancy, the fetus is still growing. Does a mother who is 37 weeks pregnant feel increasing pressure in her lower abdomen and a protruding belly gradually falling? This is commonly referred to as the baby beginning to enter the pelvis, that is, the fetal head descends into the pelvis in preparation for delivery. At this time, your lungs and stomach will feel better, and your appetite will improve, but it will become increasingly difficult to move. In fact, only 5% of pregnant women give birth on their due date. Most pregnant women give birth two weeks before or after the due date, which is normal. The contractions this week were more frequent than last week, but they were just normal contractions and not labor contractions. Normal contractions become labor contractions only when they occur on and off throughout the day or night. As uterine secretions increase, the cervix of some pregnant women will open prematurely. At this time, the position of the fetus in the mother's abdomen is constantly decreasing, the lower abdomen is swollen, and the frequency of irregular uterine contractions increases.

At this time the fetus has matured, the mother will feel uncomfortable, the baby will become heavier, because the baby is still developing, your weight will continue to increase at a rate of about 0.45kg per week. At this time, the position of the fetus in your abdomen will continue to descend, and the fundus of the uterus will return to the level at the end of eight months, but the fundus of the uterus is much wider than it was at that time.