Can you safely have a baby at 37 weeks?

The list of typical baby born at 37 weeks complications is minimal, so unless there is a medical condition or birth trauma, a baby born at 37 weeks will often be able to stay with mom until it’s time to go home.

What week is the highest risk of stillbirth?

41 weeks
Overall, pregnancies that continued 41 weeks or longer had the greatest risk of stillbirths and newborn fatalities within the first 28 days of life. From weeks 40 to 41, the risk of stillbirths increased 64% compared with delivery at 37 weeks’ gestation, the study found.

What are the signs of labor at 37 weeks?

37 Weeks Pregnant Signs of Labor

• Mucus plug and/or bloody show. You may see a bit of thick mucus come out onto your underwear, either in one big glob or little by little.
• Nausea. Some women swear they start to feel sick to their stomach just before labor begins.
• Diarrhea.
• Water breaking.
• Regular contractions.
• Back pain.

How can you tell if baby will come early?

If you have any of these signs or symptoms before your 37th week of pregnancy, you may be experiencing preterm labor:

• Change in your vaginal discharge (watery, mucus or bloody) or more vaginal discharge than usual.
• Pressure in your pelvis or lower belly, like your baby is pushing down.
• Constant low, dull backache.

What happens at 37 weeks pregnant?

At 37 weeks pregnant, your baby is the size of a canary melon. Your doctor may check for labor signs, while your baby prepares for birth by sucking, turning and breathing in the womb.

How big is a 37-week-old baby?

At 37 weeks, a baby is almost 13 1/4 inches (33.8 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of their buttocks (known as the crown-rump length), and baby’s height is close to 19 inches (48 centimeters) from the top of their head to their heel (crown-heel length). 1  This week, baby weighs about 6 1/2 pounds (2,966 grams). 2 

What are the chances of giving birth at 37 weeks?

In special circumstances, this week might be accompanied by certain procedures like the removal of cervical cerclage or discussions of induction. According to research, the chances of delivering a baby between 37 and 38 weeks is 24% to 29%. 14 

Is it normal for a baby to kick at 37 weeks?

Baby’s Kicking and Moving. At 37 weeks pregnant, your baby’s lungs are likely mature — but that doesn’t mean he’s finished growing yet. In fact, until the end of week 38 he’s technically considered “early term,” and he’s still packing on about a half an ounce per day or half a pound a week.