41 Weeks Pregnant
At 41 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a watermelon.
- Length
- 52 cm (20.5 in)
- Weight
- 3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz)
- Trimester
- Third
- Month
- Month 9
- Weeks to go
- 1 past due
Size of a watermelon
Your baby at 41 weeks
Babies born at 41 weeks are "late term." Your baby's nails may be long, and their skin may be drier because there is less vernix.
Your body at 41 weeks
Your provider will likely monitor you and your baby more closely, often with non-stress tests and checks of amniotic fluid, and discuss induction.
Common symptoms at 41 weeks pregnant
- Pelvic pressure
- Impatience
- Irregular contractions
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 41
- Ask about a membrane sweep or induction timing.
- Keep monitoring movements every day.
- Try to rest; labor can start at any time.
Your week 41 checklist
- Ask about a membrane sweep or induction
- Monitor movements every day
- Rest while you can
Helpful at 41 weeks
41 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 41 weeks pregnant?
At 41 weeks your baby is about the size of a watermelon: around 52 cm (20.5 in) long and weighing about 3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 41 weeks pregnant?
41 weeks pregnant is month 9 of your pregnancy, in the third trimester. You are 1 week past your due date.
What is a membrane sweep?
Your provider gently sweeps a finger around your cervix during an internal exam to separate the membranes. It releases hormones that may help labor start within a couple of days.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.