Third trimester
Pregnancy Week 38
Your baby is about the size of a leek.
Size
leek
Length
49 cm
Weight
3080 g
Baby in week 38
"Full term" approaches. Vernix mostly shed. Brain still developing.
What you may notice this week
Possible "bloody show." More frequent contractions.
Tips for week 38
- Recognize labor signs
- Stay close to home
- Rest as much as possible
Tools that pair with this week
Due Date Calculator
Estimate your delivery date by last period or conception date. Naegele’s rule plus cycle adjustments.
Week Tracker
See exactly how many weeks and days pregnant you are, plus your trimester and key milestones.
Contraction Timer
Tap once to start, once to stop. Tracks duration, frequency, and pattern over time.
Ovulation Calculator
Find your fertile window based on your cycle length. Plan or avoid with confidence.
Baby Name Generator
Filter by origin, style, length, and starting letter. Boys, girls, and unisex.
Growth Percentile
Plot your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference against WHO percentile curves.