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At 38 weeks of pregnancy, the weight of the fetus is about 3350 grams. At this time, you have entered the late stage of pregnancy and may give birth at any time, so you should pay attention to whether there are irregular uterine contractions. That is, before the start of labor in a pregnant woman, uterine contractions may occur due to the increased sensitivity of the uterine muscle layer. Does the fetus feel like it is lowering? Because the presenting part is lowered and the insertion into the pelvis makes the fundus of the uterus smaller, pregnant women will feel more comfortable when they actively raise their abdomen than in the early stages of pregnancy, but they will experience increased urination. Also pay attention to whether there is pink discharge from the vagina. If these symptoms occur, the pregnant woman should be prepared for delivery and seek medical attention in time.

At 38 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus has already reached full term and the pregnant woman may give birth at any time. The fetal biparietal diameter is about 9.2cm, and the femoral length can reach 7.0-7.2cm. The top-buttocks length is usually over 32cm, and the fetus's body length is about 45cm. There is more fat in the subcutaneous tissue, the body is smooth, and the toenails and fingernails have already exceeded the fingertips. After birth, they cry loudly, have strong sucking ability, good survival ability and a high survival rate. Pay attention to whether there is bleeding in the vagina, increased drainage rate, or intermittent pain in the abdomen. If these symptoms occur, go to the hospital immediately to prepare for delivery.

The 38th week of pregnancy is close to the due date, and the normal gestational age is 40 weeks. In clinical medicine, a pregnancy is considered full-term if it is more than 37 weeks but less than 42 weeks. At 38 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is about 48 cm long, 34 cm long from top to bottom, and weighs about 3000 grams. The fetus has grown and developed fully, with a round body, pale pink skin, more body fat, a plump figure, and wrinkles on the soles of its feet. They can cry and suck after birth. They cry loudly and have strong sucking ability, and can survive well.

There is no fixed standard for baby development. It is mainly a rough range. When the fetus grows to 38 weeks, its body length is about 47.5cm, its weight is about 3100g, the fetal biparietal diameter is 9.08cm±0.59cm, and the femoral length is 7.2cm±0.43cm. The fetus's grasp is very strong, and its growth and development are basically mature, that is, the heart, liver, kidneys, circulatory system, breathing, and digestion have all been formed, and it has the ability to survive independently outside the mother's body. Its brain and lungs are able to adapt to the growth and development of the infancy. Therefore, a fetus at 38 weeks is a perfect fetus. If the pregnant woman has complications, she can terminate the pregnancy at this time. If there are no complications, it is better to wait until the pregnancy is mature.