Week 42 · Third trimester
Week 42, gently.
Your baby is the size of
a pumpkin
- 51.9 cm long
- 3685 g
Most providers recommend induction by 41½ to 42 weeks, because risks start to rise gradually after that.
“The last held breath before exhale.”
What’s happening inside
Baby continues to be monitored with non-stress tests or ultrasounds. Fingernails may be long by now — the only babies who arrive with a manicure.
How you might feel
Your provider will likely discuss induction timing with you this week if not sooner.
