Week 36 · Third trimester
Week 36, gently.
Your baby is the size of
a head of romaine
- 47.4 cm long
- 2622 g
Your baby is considered "early term" — almost, but not quite, full term.
“The small tap of a foot is now a noticeable shift of a whole body.”
What’s happening inside
Baby is considered "late preterm" until 37 weeks. Lungs continue maturing. Most babies are head-down and settling into position.
How you might feel
Weekly appointments now. You may feel lightening — the baby dropping lower into your pelvis — which eases breathing but increases pressure below.
