INFOGRAPHICPREGNANCY

41 Weeks Pregnant

By Twill Care Editors
March 02, 2023
41 Weeks Pregnant Your baby is the size of a watermelon. Not getting much longer but gaining a bit of weight. About 5% of babies are born week 41 or later! You may be getting impatient! Ask your provider about induction and decide if it's right for you. Your provider may order a stress test and ultrasound to check on your baby.

At 41 weeks pregnant, your baby is the size of a watermelon. They’re not getting much longer, but they may gain a little weight this week.

It’s common to feel even more uncomfortable at 41 weeks. You may be getting impatient. You’d thought you’d meet your baby by now!

This is a common time for a provider to recommend labor induction. Talk it over with your doctor or midwife at your prenatal visit to see if it’s right for you. A nonstress test may help you decide. This test checks on the fetal heart rate as they move. You may also have an ultrasound to take a closer look.

We promise your baby is coming soon. Hang in there!

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