Watch our video guide to Week 36 of your pregnancy journey:
What's Happening in Week 36?
Your baby is now about the size of a head of romaine lettuce! The chubby cheeks you'll see at birth are filling in nicely thanks to fat accumulation. Your baby is considered "early term" from this point.
The downy hair (lanugo) has mostly fallen off, and the vernix (waxy coating) is starting to shed. These will be swallowed by your baby and form part of the first bowel movement (meconium).
Tips for Week 36
- Your healthcare provider may check your baby's position
- Review the signs of labor
- Make sure you know the route to the hospital
- Prepare siblings or pets for the new arrival
Check your baby's position with a Growth Scan at Ultrasound Ireland.
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