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36 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby is as big as a romaine lettuce.

Romaine lettuce
Baby's size
Baby size comparison at week 36: Romaine lettuce
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Weeks to go!
T3 · Third TrimesterWeek 36 of 40

Baby drops into the pelvis (lightening) for many first-time moms.

Progress90% · 4 weeks left
Baby size
Romaine lettuce
Length
47.4 cm
Weight
2620 g

Baby's development

  • Soft skull plates allow passage through birth canal.
  • Most organs ready.

What's happening to you

  • Pelvic pressure higher; lung pressure eases.
  • Mucus plug may dislodge.

Tips for this week

  • Weekly antenatal visits begin.
  • Review labour signs and emergency contacts.

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