At a glance
Week 38: 2 weeks to go. Full term since week 37.
- Trimester 3
- 2 weeks to go
- Baby about 49.8cm
Check-ups and screens
From week 37 your pregnancy is full term. Pregnancy normally lasts 37 to 42 weeks from the first day of the last period, so baby may come before or after the due date.
Typical windows from HealthHub, KKH and NUH. Your doctor decides your own schedule.
When to get help
Baby moving less than usual? HealthHub says: “If you feel that your baby is moving less than usual, monitor your baby’s movement for a while. If you are worried, see your doctor or go to the hospital immediately.”
KKH’s list of when to seek help:
Signs of labour
- Strong and regular contractions
- Blood-stained mucus discharge from the vagina / "show"
- Sudden gush or continuous trickle of clear fluid from the vagina (“waterbag” rupture)
Medical concerns
- Your baby is moving less than usual
- Vaginal bleeding
- Fever
- Severe headaches / changes in vision or abdominal pain
KKH says: “If you encounter any of the symptoms above, please proceed to:”
“Delivery Suite (Level 2, Women’s Tower) if you are 22 weeks or more into your pregnancy.”
Giving birth elsewhere? Follow your own hospital’s instructions.
How big is your baby?
About 49.8cm long, head to heel. NHS compares its length to a stick of rhubarb.
Leave and Baby Bonus
Maternity leave can start now
By default the 16 weeks of Government-Paid Maternity Leave start 4 weeks before the birth. With your employer's agreement, start any day in those 4 weeks.
After the birth: register on LifeSG once baby arrives
Register the birth within 42 days (S$18) and apply for the Baby Bonus or the SG Child Support Package in the same LifeSG flow. Paternity leave: by default 4 weeks within 16 weeks of the birth.
Which baby scheme applies follows the actual birth date. Born before 1 April 2027: the Baby Bonus Scheme. Born on or after it: the SG Child Support Package.
Plan ahead
- Due date and antenatal timeline: every window and leave date on your own calendar.
- When is my baby due, and what happens before the birth?
- Hospital bag and admission list: a printable list.