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You're 38 weeks pregnant

You are nearing your due date as you head into your 38th week of pregnancy

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Posted: 21 January 2012
by Sara Mackenzie

Your developing baby at 38 weeks
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How is your baby growing?

The circumference of your baby’s head and your abdomen are around the same size. Early contractions will be making your womb push in around him. He’s too big to turn around, so the position he is in now is probably the position he’ll be born in.

This week, he’ll continue to put on weight and practice those all-important sucking moves. He’s spending more time awake, and has his own patterns of sleep and wakefulness.

Now find out what’s happening to your body…

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angel3
very informative.the scan photos helps to show the reality of it all.thanks 4 those tiny details that matter 10 months ago

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