During these weeks a very important process is taking place for your baby’s health after birth: the transfer of the antibodies you have in your blood for the illnesses you suffered in the past, to the baby’s blood. This will help your baby be protected against certain illnesses when he is born.

His behavior now is practically the same as a newborn’s, his eyes are open when awake, and closed when asleep. He already has an established sleep cycle, which you might have noticed. When he’s awake his eyes blink constantly and he can distinguish clearly when you shine a bright light on your belly.

His nails, which have reached his finger tips, keep growing, although they are paper thin. This won’t keep him from scratching his delicate skin when it’s born, so you might have to cut them soon after birth.

Your baby weighs now almost 5 pounds or over 2 kilograms and measures about 18 inches or 45 centimeters.