Third Trimester
Pregnancy Week 39
Your baby is about the size of a pumpkin 🎃 — full term — final fat deposits.
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Size comparison
≈ Pumpkin
Length
50.7 cm
Weight
3.3 kg
Milestone
Full term — final fat deposits
About 1 week to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 39
Full term! The final fat deposits under the skin are completing. Skull bones remain separated to allow moulding during birth. Most babies sleep 90–95% of the time in the womb conserving energy.
Time contractions from the first twinge of one to the first twinge of the next. 5-1-1 rule for going in.
Common symptoms at week 39
Water may break (or not)Contractions may startLoss of mucus plugPelvic pressure
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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