Week 37, third trimester
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Appointments and key dates this week
- RSV vaccineFrom 28 weeks
Day by day this week
- 37 weeks 0 days (day 259)Your baby can now hear many sounds that will all be familiar to him once he's born.
- 37 weeks 1 day (day 260)Start preparing for the birth now; by being practical and positive, you can make it memorable for all the right reasons.
- 37 weeks 2 days (day 261)Your baby will benefit from extra time in the uterus, but her development is almost complete and she's now "full term."
- 37 weeks 3 days (day 262)Give some thought to life after the birth, and make sure you have enough help and support lined up.
- 37 weeks 4 days (day 263)Each of your baby's bones is gradually being strengthened thanks to enough calcium.
- 37 weeks 5 days (day 264)With a new arrival on the way, it's important to prepare the little members of your household.
- 37 weeks 6 days (day 265)Newborns can hold a finger tightly because of the grasp reflex, which is already working in the uterus.
This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice, and every pregnancy is different. Talk to your midwife or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby's movements slow down or change, or you have bleeding, severe pain or leaking fluid, call your maternity unit straight away. In an emergency, call 999.