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Week 40

Your baby is now ready to be born! His organ systems are working fully, except for his lungs which can take until a few hours post birth to establish a normal breathing pattern. Your baby should measure about 50 cm, and will weigh between 2.4-3.8 kgs at birth (healthy weight range). If your baby is not here yet, don’t worry, only 5 per cent of babies are born on their estimated due date. Most doctors wait another two weeks before considering a pregnancy overdue.

*Note: Please be aware that Medical Experts say that each baby develops differently in pregnancy. The above information is to be used as a general guide only. If users have any concerns about pregnancy they are urged to seek Medical advice. Brave Foundation supplies this information as a guide only and bears no personal responsibility of how this information is used.

*Pregnancy Information taken from ‘The Complete Book of Mother and Baby Care.’ E. Fenwick, (2008)

Visit www.babycentre.com.au for information