Pregnancy Week by Week/Week 37: Preparing for Birth
Week 37: Preparing for Birth
At week 37, your baby is busy practicing essential skills in preparation for birth. They are inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid, blinking, and turning from side to side. Their head continues to grow, and they are steadily gaining weight to get ready for the outside world. Your baby is now about the size of a canary melon.
Your Body During Week 37
As your baby develops, your body is also preparing for labor. You may experience more frequent Braxton Hicks contractions, which are your body's way of rehearsing for the real thing. It's common to notice leaking breasts when stimulated, such as during exercise or intimacy. Some vaginal discharge or spotting may occur, along with lower back pains as your cervix begins to dilate.
Hati Health Tips for Week 37
During this time, it's important to take care of yourself and prepare for your newborn's arrival. Consider getting an exercise ball to help with comfort and labor preparation. Decorating the nursery can be a joyful way to get ready, and planning a baby shower is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this exciting time with loved ones.
Don't forget to schedule your baby's hearing test, an important step in ensuring their health and development after birth. These preparations will help you feel more confident and ready as you approach the final weeks of pregnancy.
Stay positive and take each day as it comes. Your body and baby are working hard to get ready for the big day!
3rd Trimester Screening - Basic
As you approach delivery, our 3rd Trimester Screening offers essential insights into your health and your baby’s development. It monitors key indicators like weight gain, mood changes, and common discomforts—helping ensure you’re supported, informed, and ready for the big day. Test included is Pelvic Ultrasound with BPS.
3rd Trimester Screening - Comprehensive
Embrace motherhood with confidence through our Maternity Package 3. This includes Pelvic Ultrasound w/ BPS.
Complete Blood Count with Platelet Count
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a common blood test that checks your overall health by measuring different components of your blood—like red and white blood cells, hemoglobin, and platelets. It helps detect conditions like infections, anemia, and other blood disorders.
OBGYN
Take charge of your reproductive health with an OB-GYN consult—your first step to expert care for pregnancy, periods, PCOS, menopause, and more.
Ultrasound (Pelvic) Non-Pregnant
A pelvic ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive scan that captures images of the uterus, ovaries, and pelvic area. It helps detect fibroids, cysts, and other abnormalities, and is useful for investigating pelvic pain, irregular periods, or fertility issues. For best results, schedule between days 5–10 of your menstrual cycle, unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
