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Third Trimester
A newborn is considered full-term once it has developed for
38 weeks. The weeks leading up to that point are the final
stages of growth. After 26 weeks, the unborn child exercises
its muscles by kicking and stretching. The bones are fully
developed and the brainwaves resemble those of a
fully-developed baby.
Between 34 - 36 weeks, the eyes begin to open when the
unborn baby is awake and close when he or she sleeps. It
weighs between 5 to 6 pounds and measures between 16-19
inches long. If the baby should be born prematurely, the
chances of survival are excellent, although the newborn
might need special care.
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