The development of the baby at 39 weeks of gestation, which is 9 months pregnant, is complete and he can be born. Even if the woman has cramps and the belly becomes very hard, which represents contractions of childbirth, she may make a cesarean.
Birth contractions are regular, so it is good to note how many times a day you notice the contractions and how long they appear. The actual contractions of labor are at a regular rate and therefore you will know that you are in labor when contractions come every 10 minutes or less.
Check the signs of labor and what can not be missing in the maternity suitcase.
Although the baby is ready to be born, it can still remain in the mother's belly until the 42 weeks, although most doctors recommend the induction of labor with oxytocin in the vein at 41 weeks.
Fetal Development
The development of the fetus at 39 weeks of gestation is complete, but its immune system continues to develop. Some of the mother's antibodies pass into the baby through the placenta and help protect it from diseases and infections.
Although this protection lasts only a few months, it is important, and to complement it, it is recommended that the mother nurse the baby, but if this is not possible it is good to evaluate the possibility of getting breast milk in the nearest human milk bank or offer the bottle with the milk indicated by the pediatrician.
Now the baby is chubby, with a healthy layer of fat, and his skin is soft but still has a layer of vernix.
Her toenails have already reached her fingertips and the amount of hair she has varies from baby to baby. While some are born with lots of hair, others are born bald or with little hair.
Size of the fetus
The size of the fetus at 39 weeks' gestation is approximately 50 cm and the weight of approximately 3.1 kg.
Changes in the woman at 39 weeks' gestation
At 39 weeks of gestation, it is normal for the baby to touch a lot, but not always the mother will notice. If you do not feel your baby move at least 10 times a day, tell your doctor.
At this stage, the high belly is normal because some babies only fit the pelvis during labor, so if your belly has not gone down, do not worry.
The mucus plug is a gelatinous mucus that closes the end of the uterus, and its exit may indicate that the birth is closer. It is characterized by a kind of discharge with blood strings, but almost half of the women do not perceive it.
This week the mother may feel very swollen and tired and to relieve this discomfort it is recommended to sleep whenever possible, the baby will soon be in the lap, and resting may be more difficult after birth.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
