The baby’s development at 40 weeks gestation, which is 9 months pregnant, is complete and ready to be born. All organs are fully formed, the heart beats between 110 and 160 times per minute and delivery can begin at any time.
Pay attention to the number of times your baby moves per day and whether your belly is stiff or cramped, as they are signs of work, especially if they follow a regular frequency.
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The fetus size at 40 weeks’ gestation is about 50 cm, measured from head to toe, and the weight is about 3. 5 kg.
Changes in women at 40 weeks of pregnancy are marked by tiredness and swelling that, although most noticeable in the legs and feet, can affect the whole body, at this stage it is recommended to rest as much as possible, adopting a light diet. .
If contractions are still very sporadic, walking at a faster pace can help. Pregnant women can walk about 1 hour a day, every day, early in the morning or late afternoon, to avoid the hotthest hours of the day.
Most babies are born up to 40 weeks gestation, but this can continue until 42 weeks; However, if labor does not start spontaneously until 41 weeks, the obstetrician may choose to induce childbirth, which involves administering oxytocin in the mother’s blood in the hospital to stimulate uterine contractions.
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