What does a 38 week old baby look like?

Your baby is about 35 cm from head to bottom and, on average, weighs about 3.2 kg. Most of the lanugo – the fine covering of hair on your baby’s body – has fallen out. But your baby still has a fair bit of vernix – a white, creamy substance that protects your baby’s skin from the amniotic fluid.

Can a baby be safely delivered at 38 weeks?

Carrying an infant the full 39 weeks has important health benefits for the baby and the mother. For example, during weeks 37 and 38, the baby’s lungs and brain are still developing. The baby’s body also gains fat during this time, which helps the baby keep a healthy body temperature.

How does a baby move in the womb at 38 weeks?

Fetal movement at 38 weeks pregnant A lot of the movement you feel at this stage is your baby stretching and wiggling in the confines of your uterus. These movements could be more subtle than you’re used to, so you may have to pay more attention during kick count sessions.

Why do doctors induce at 38 weeks?

KEY POINTS. Inducing labor (also called labor induction) is when your provider gives you medicine or breaks your water to make labor start. Your provider may recommend inducing labor if your health or your baby’s health is at risk or if you’re 2 weeks or more past your due date.

Are babies lungs developed at 38 weeks?

Although it varies, a baby’s lungs are not considered fully-functioning until around 37 weeks gestation, which is considered “full-term.” However, because conception and development can happen at different rates, this not a hard and fast number.

Are babies born at 38 weeks more sleepy?

Conclusion. In early childhood, children with a lower gestational age have a longer sleep duration, even when they are born at term (37–42 weeks of gestation).

Do babies born at 38 weeks go to NICU?

Late preterm babies who are born between 35 and 37 weeks gestation may not look premature. They may not be admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), but they are still at risk for more problems than full-term babies.

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