41 Weeks Pregnant
![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.](https://twill-happifiers-cms-uploads.happify.com/cms_uploads/en_US/img/crop_images/Twill-Pregnancy-WeekbyWeek-1080x1080_41_Weeks_82566ab.png)
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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