Third Trimester
Pregnancy Week 37
Your baby is about the size of a winter melon 🫐 — full term (early).
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Size comparison
≈ Winter melon
Length
48.6 cm
Weight
2.9 kg
Milestone
Full term (early)
About 3 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 37
Your baby is considered "early term" from 37 weeks. All systems are fully operational. The baby is putting on the last layers of fat to regulate temperature outside the womb.
Review your birth plan with your support person. Know the signs of labour.
Common symptoms at week 37
Cervical changes (pressure, discharge)Pelvic lightningNesting urgeAnxiety/excitement
Eat more of
- ✓Calcium & Vitamin K (broccoli, kale)
- ✓DHA-rich fish (sardines, salmon — cooked)
- ✓Iron-rich foods to prevent anaemia
- ✓Fibre-rich foods to combat constipation
- ✓Small frequent meals to ease heartburn
- ✓Dates (studies suggest easier labour)
Foods to avoid
- ✕Alcohol
- ✕Gas-producing foods (beans, cabbage) if uncomfortable
- ✕Very spicy food if causing heartburn
- ✕Raw/undercooked meat
- ✕High-sodium processed food
- ✕Large meals that worsen reflux
Medically reviewed by First OPD Medical Team. Last reviewed on .
Based on average milestones from World Health Organization (WHO), ACOG, NHS UK. Educational only — not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
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