Do not stop me!

After this week, your doctor will no longer try to stop labour even if it starts prematurely. Your baby generally can survive after birth without problems, or with limited care, and weighs over 2000 grams. Stomach (1), gallbladder (2), intestine (3)

Your baby continues storing fat, now including the arms and legs. All organ systems have completed their development and maturation; only the final adjustments remain. As the baby takes up more space relative to the surrounding fluid, movement becomes less easy.

From this week, your doctor may examine your cervix at each appointment to check its condition and whether it has started opening. Sleep difficulties may increase. One reason is pressure on the bladder as the baby moves down, making you need the toilet more often. Restricting fluids before bedtime may help.