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Trimester 3 \u00B7 51.7 cm \u00B7 3.7 kg
Week 42 Pregnant
Your baby this week
Your baby is the size of a pumpkin
Your baby this week
- Medical teams typically recommend delivery by now
- Frequent monitoring of baby’s movements
- Induction is commonly offered
How you might feel
Close monitoring
CTG and scans.
Induction often recommended
Shared decision with your team.
Patience
Final days.
What to do this week
- Induction usually recommended
- Make dua
- Stay nourished
Islamic guidance for week 42
A dua and a reflection
حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Hasbunallahu wa ni‘mal‑wakeel.
“Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs.”
Qur’an 3:173
Trust your medical team and trust Allah’s plan simultaneously.
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