39th Week of Pregnancy
Updated July 08, 2015.
The 39th week of pregnancy is what we call the beginning of full term. Until this point, induction of labor without a medical indication is not allowed in many hospitals because of the risks to you and baby. Your baby isn't growing by leaps and bounds at this point, just putting on the finishing touches in brain development and their lungs.
The 39th week of pregnancy is what we call the beginning of full term. Until this point, induction of labor without a medical indication is not allowed in many hospitals because of the risks to you and baby. Your baby isn't growing by leaps and bounds at this point, just putting on the finishing touches in brain development and their lungs.
- To find out more about your baby this week, see:
Pregnancy: Week 39