40 weeks pregnant
Quick answer
At 40 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a watermelon: around 51.2 cm head to heel and 3.46 kg. Due date week. Only a small share of babies arrive on their exact due date, so any day now is normal.
Your baby at 40 weeks
Due date week. Only a small share of babies arrive on their exact due date, so any day now is normal.
| Size | About the size of watermelon |
|---|---|
| Length | 51.2 cm head to heel |
| Weight | 3.46 kg |
Your body at 40 weeks
You may feel pelvic pressure and a burst of nesting energy. Learn the signs of labour and when to call.
For your partner
You're on call now.
- Keep your phone charged and the tank full
- Time contractions with the app
- Stay calm and keep her company
Call your doctor or hospital straight away for bleeding, severe pain, fluid leaking, severe headache or vision changes, or fewer baby movements.