By now you should be ready for birth in the case that the baby comes early.
The baby’s lungs are still undergoing the final stages of preparation for breathing on their own.
Your pregnancy is now considered full term.
Your abdomen may not enlarge significantly from this week on.
The baby’s respiratory system is most likely ready for breathing after birth, which can come any day now.
Most babies are born around this time, although you may not go into labor for two more weeks.