Week 37

My Baby's Development

By week 37, your baby is considered full-term! But your baby hasn't stopped growing yet. He or she continues to develop fat at the average of half an ounce (14g) a day. Generally, boys weigh more than girls at birth.

Your baby has developed enough coordination to grasp with the fingers. If a bright light shown, your baby may turn toward it in your uterus.

My Body

After this week, you may lose the mucous plug which sealed off your uterus from infection. The mucous plug can be lost a few weeks, days or hours before labor. It is thick, yellowish and may be tinged with blood (the mucous plug is also called bloody show). The plug is discharged from your body as the cervix dilates in preparation for labor. Be sure to consult your health care provider about any discharge you may be having.