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Baby development at 41 weeks

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How your fetus grows during pregnancy.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/how-your-fetus-grows-during-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed August 2024]

ACOG.

Induction of Labor at 39 Weeks.

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/induction-of-labor-at-39-weeksOpens a new window[Accessed August 2024]

Cleveland Clinic.

Fetal Development: Stages of Growth.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growthOpens a new window[Accessed August 2024]

Mayo Clinic.

Fetal development: The 3rd trimester.https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/fetal-development/art-20045997Opens a new window[Accessed August 2024]

Mayo Clinic.

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Fetal development.https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002398.htmOpens a new window[Accessed August 2024]

Hadlock FP et al.

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baby now weighing close to eight pounds

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baby in womb at 41 weeks awaiting possible induction

Kelly Burch

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newborn lying on a hospital bed examined by a doctor

mom dressing baby on changing pad

phone with BabyCenter app