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Fetal development: The 3rd trimester

Week 37: Baby might turn head first

Thirty-seven weeks into your pregnancy, or 35 weeks after conception, your baby has a firm grasp.

To prepare for birth, your baby's head might start descending into your pelvis. If your baby isn't head down, your health care provider will talk to you about ways to deal with this issue.