baby : your baby is about 21. 5 inches long from head to toe and weighs a little more than 7 pounds. toenails and fingernails have grown to tips of toes and fingers. muscles of your baby's arms and legs are strong and he's practicing lung movements. baby's head has dropped into the mother's pelvis if he's head-down which allows you to breathe a little easier. mom-to-be : you're probably feeling quite large and uncomfortable. your uterus has filled your pelvis and most of your abdomen pushing everything else out of the way. your center of gravity has shifted so you may be clumsier than usual. tip of the week : watch for signs of labor but don't get too obsessed. it could happen soon or still be weeks away. some differences between false labor and contractions: false labor pains usually concentrate in the lower abdomen and groin while true labor pains may start in the lower back and may spread through the entire abdomen. real labor also becomes stronger and more powerful as time passes.
what can i expect during week 39 of my pregnancy?