How much should a 37 week baby weigh?

Fetal growth chart

Gestational age	Length (US)	Weight (US)
36 weeks	18.62 inches	5.78 pounds
37 weeks	19.02 inches	6.30 pounds
38 weeks	19.41 inches	6.80 pounds
39 weeks	19.72 inches	7.25 pounds

How many pounds is 37 weeks?

Week 37. Baby: Your baby is about 21 inches from head to toe and weighs almost 6.5 pounds.

How much did your 37 Weeker weight?

How big is your baby at 37 weeks? Your baby is probably about 18 inches (45.7 cm) long and weighs 6 to 7 pounds (2.7 to 3.2 kg).

Is 6 pounds OK for a baby?

The average weight at birth was between 6 pounds, 9 ounces (3,000 grams), and 7 pounds, 11 ounces (3,500 grams). 6 8.28% of babies were considered to be low birth weight (defined as less than 5.5 pounds or about 2,500 grams). 7

Is baby fully developed at 37 weeks?

Baby development at 37 weeks Your due date is getting close now, but doctors don’t consider your baby “full term” until 39 weeks. Spending the next two weeks in the womb allows your baby’s brain and lungs to fully mature.

Is a 5lb baby small?

These babies have birth weight below the 10th percentile. This means they are smaller than many other babies of the same gestational age. Many babies normally weigh more than 5 pounds, 13 ounces by the 37th week of pregnancy. Babies born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces are considered low birth weight.

What does a 37 week baby look like?

Your baby weighs about 1/8 of an ounce — just bigger than a penny. The tadpole-like tail is almost gone, and in its place are two little legs. Your baby’s head is still huge compared to the body, but it will get more proportional in the weeks to come.

Why did I have a small baby?

The most common reason why a baby is smaller than average — weighing less than 2.5kg at birth — is prematurity (being born before 37 weeks’ gestation). The earlier the baby is born, the smaller they are likely to be. This is because the baby will have had less time in the womb to grow.