Your baby at 40 weeks
The fine hair (lanugo) that covered your baby's body is now almost all gone, although some babies may have small patches of it when they're born.
You at 40 weeks
Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks – that's around 280 days from the first day of your last period. Labour usually starts a week either side of this date, but you might go overdue.
Your doctor may suggest inducing labour – it's your choice whether to have this or not.
Read Choices when pregnancy reaches 41 weeks (PDF, 536kb) to find out more about your options.
Things to think about
- what to expect in the first days after the birth
- how to change your baby's nappy
- your 6-week postnatal check
The Start4Life site has more about you and your baby at 40 weeks pregnant.
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