on a baby at 38 weeks? Are the lungs? My baby would be fine if I were to go into labor tomorrow, right? :)
2007-02-26 02:38:21 · 14 answers · asked by tristan's mommie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Here's a link to tell you what your baby's like right now http://baby2see.com/development/week38.html
And yes, you are considered to be term so your baby should be fine.
2007-02-26 02:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by momofthreemiracles 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's probable. Everything is completely developed, the last two weeks put on a little extra weight, and fine tune immunity (the mom's placenta pushes a LOT Of immunity the last two weeks). There is also some additional development of the lung and heart, when every baby is born, there is a flap between the two ventricles that basically slams shut with their first breath. It's the coolest thing...anyway, you'd be fine right now.
2007-02-26 11:06:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely the lungs are very developed at 38 weeks. Babies differ..I had my boy at 34 weeks..he's done just fine..spent about 3 hours on oxygen and was perfect otherwise.
Good Luck!
2007-02-26 11:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By week 38 of pregnancy, your baby is now full term, which means that if your baby were born today, he or she would be considered a full-grown baby. Babies who are born prior to week 38 are considered premature babies.
Fetal development that is occurring around week 38 of pregnancy may include the following:
* Your baby will be growing an ounce a day
* Your baby's intestines continue to accumulate meconium (baby's first bowel movement)
* The circumference of the head and the abdomen are about the same size
* The testicles have descended into the scrotum (for boys)
* The labia are completely developed (for girls).
2007-02-26 10:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by Tracy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically 38-40 weeks is considered full term by dr's. The baby's lungs are fully developed and so are the rest of the organs and brain.
2007-02-26 10:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The baby's lungs develop at 35 weeks so in theory your baby should be fine if you went into labour now! Everything is developed for your baby to be born. All that's happening is he's just waiting inside you and gaining a little extra weight to ensure that he's ready for the outside world.
2007-02-26 10:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes completely. I had my 3rd son at 34 weeks and his lungs were completely developed. He went home with me 2 days after he was born. So 38 weeks is perfectly fine.
2007-02-26 10:42:21 · answer #7 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually yes, if you are at risk for pre term labor (which at this point you are not) they will check and make sure the lungs and all that are developed and if not they will give you lung enhancers (doesnt feel very good LOL)
but i would say everything would be fine if you went into labor tomorrow, although i hope he or she stays in there just a wee bit longer :)
2007-02-26 10:41:58 · answer #8 · answered by puppy love 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everything is developed now! All that hppens between now and 40 weeks is weight and height! Your baby will be fie, and so will you, if you happened to go into labor tomorrow. Good Luck Mommy, baby is on their way. All the best for a fast and easy delivery!!!!
2007-02-26 10:42:25 · answer #9 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Full term is considered anywhere from 38-42 weeks. Good Luck!
2007-02-26 10:44:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL the baby is usually 18 in. and weighs 6-8 lbs.
AND yes, your baby would be fine. By this time, pregnancy is considered full-term. The baby gains weight quickly during this stage, about half an ounce a day. the baby's coordination allows it to grasp thing as well.
The baby prepares for delivery.
"Before I formed you in the womb...
I knew you"
-Jeremiah 1:5
2007-02-26 10:42:14 · answer #11 · answered by RattyTat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋