40 Weeks Pregnant - What to Expect

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It's week 40, finally! Your baby, who's now the size of a pumpkin, could weigh between 6 and 9 pounds and measure anywhere between 19 and 22 inches long, though some perfectly healthy babies check in slightly smaller or larger than that. A wide range, true, but that's because babies, like their parents, come in all sizes. What package will your baby come in? It's hard to say for sure until delivery day, and even your provider's guesstimates can be way off the final mark.

Your little miracle is now fully loaded with fully-functioning organs, bodily systems and reflexes and is ready to start life outside your uterus. When you do meet your new arrival, be sure to say hello and more. Though it will be your first face-to-face, your baby will recognize the sound of both parents' voices.

So how will you know when it's finally showtime? First, you'll probably have bloody show, pink or streaky red mucus that signals that your cervix is effacing and dilating and that labor's likely a day or so away, not to be confused with the gelatinous mucus plug, which you may have lost up to a month ahead of delivery. Then, you'll have contractions and you'll know they're the real deal because they'll be more regular than Braxton Hicks. They'll get stronger over time and they won't ease up, even when you change positions.

Just don't expect your water to break with one big gush before contractions start like it does in the movies. Only about 1 in 10 moms experience a rupture of the membranes before labor begins. For most, it's more of a slow, steady drip of liquid that comes after contractions are under way. So how will you know if it's your water breaking or if you just peed yourself again? Take a sniff: Your nose will know.

[PrincessAnnSOsial]

40 weeks pregnant today with my baby girl, praying for a healthy baby, safe and normal delivery 💗

[arkadyuti]

We have been following your videos ever since the first trimester. Your videos have been a part of our pregnancy journey. Thanks for all the information. We were blessed with a baby boy in the 40th week. Thanks a lot. Following you from India.

[pareeshaslaughter]

Currently 39 weeks going into 40 weeks with no major signs of labor‼️🤣 my baby apparently loves the free food and jacuzzi style pool she’s been in for months now 😂🎉💕 can’t wait to meet her 🍼👶🏽

[clumsy_miss]

am 40 weeks n 2 days was supposed to be induced due to medical reasons but it got postponed due to mismanagement of hosp and now am just frustrated and kinda heart broken. i just hope baby stays healthy ❤

[alexandriahalford]

Don’t feel the pressure to get induced either ladies. The baby will come when he/she is ready. Pitocin though providers claim it has many benefits the risks truly outweigh the benefits. I’d recommend waiting until baby is ready.

[kemanim]

I'm 40 weeks pregnant today with baby girl 💖

[yellowfreak]

experienced bloody show at 38 weeks exactly and tomorrow i will be 39 weeks! I thought ii was going to experience labor before 39 weeks but i guess my little one is still comfy

[annieg]

I had my baby at 37 weeks because she was measuring a little large and my blood pressure had started going up. But I had to continue watching these videos. It almost felt like this lady is an old friend that I'd stopped listening to. lol

[Palabarn-qo]

40+1 false contraction (for short no sign of labor) the baby is still active and comfy .

[HazelKangah]

40weeks lm having contractions and they stop what should I do

[SunshineGK]

I’m 40 weeks pregnant and I’m showing signs of labor

[renayebarnett]

40 weeks and 2 days pregnant. No sign of labor

[mnd]

40 weeks and 2 days and still no sign of labor. Although my baby girl is moving quite a lot! And I was considered to be 1 centimeter dilated a couple of days ago.

[TracyRick]

Am 40weeks and 5day pregnant no sign of labor

[marjorieesposo]

39 weeks and 2 days, no sign of labor

[ForbiddenFroots]

I guess I’m 1 out of 10 because my water breaks before I start having contractions but I don’t feel any pain from my contractions.

[WonderWoman]

39 weeks and 3 days 😅 just waiting for my peanut. On the positive side. Supposedly bigger/older babies are easier to feed, because they are chubbier 🤩😻

[meeks]

Due date today & no signs of labour 🥲

[itsalwaysyou]

I m 39 weeks 6 days pregnant 1 cm
Dilated still no sign of laboure pain

[TheHolisticCenterOK]

Babies can be as long as 24". The cord isn't white and limp like that either