baby : your baby is about 21 inches from head to toe and weighs about 6. 8 pounds. most of the baby's downy hair lanugo and whitish coating vernix is disappearing. your baby is getting its antibodies from you to protect against illness. baby's growth is slowing but fat cells under skin get plumper for life outside the womb. almost ready for birth your baby would do well if born now. mom-to-be : you're probably not getting any bigger but you may be feeling more uncomfortable. make sure you have a bag packed. it won't be long now -- 95% of all babies are born within two weeks of their mother's due date. tip of the week : consider whether you'll circumcise your baby if it's a boy. circumcision isn't as much a medical issue as a cultural or religious one.
what can i expect during week 38 of my pregnancy?