36 Weeks Pregnant: Fetal Development and Mom's Sensations
There are only 4 weeks left until your due date. At 36 weeks, the "packing your suitcase" phase of pregnancy begins. The most desired and anticipated event in life can happen at any moment. Your hospital bag, medical records, and documents should already be gathered in one place, in case labor begins.
This week, your baby weighs the size of a cauliflower. Their body length is 47.5 cm, and they weigh approximately 2,600 kg. They are growing very quickly. At 36 weeks of pregnancy, your baby is already formed. All organs and systems are maturing and perfecting.
At 36 weeks of pregnancy, it's time to learn about the signs of labor:
Your belly is dropping
Your baby's movements are decreasing
Your mucus plug is coming out
Your contractions are starting.