Size of the baby in the 40th week of pregnancy

In the 40th week, labor can occur at any time. Therefore, the pregnant woman should be ready and aware that she will soon have a baby at home that will require her attention.

In this last week of pregnancy, the size of the baby is similar to that of a watermelon. Its length is approximately 48 cm and it will weigh around 3,400 grams. However, there are also larger and smaller babies that are considered normal.