Third Trimester
Week 36 of Pregnancy
At 36 weeks, your baby is considered "early term" - lungs and brain are nearly fully developed.
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Size of a
Romaine Lettuce
47.4cm
Length
47.4cm
Weight
2.6kg
Highlight
At 36 weeks, your baby is considered "early term" - lungs and brain are nearly fully developed.
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Baby's Development
- •Your baby is considered early term.
- •Almost all systems are fully mature - just fine-tuning now.
- •Lanugo (fine body hair) is shedding and being swallowed.
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How You Might Feel
- •Pelvic pain and pressure may be intense.
- •Increased vaginal discharge - a mucus plug may pass.
- •Nesting urge may be very strong.
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Tips This Week
- •At 36 weeks, your midwife will check the baby's position.
- •Know the signs of labour: regular contractions, waters breaking, show.
- •Pre-register at the hospital if required.