On average, a baby is at birth of 51 centimeters from head to toe and weighs about 3 kg. But the weight of a healthy baby may well vary between 2.5 and 3.8 kg.
Your amniotic fluid was clear, becomes pale and milky: it mixes with vernix coming off baby. The upper layers of the epidermis also fall to make way for beautiful skin for the big day.
In screenplays, the work of a mom always starts when it loses water, ideally in a crowded room, and contractions begin. If you imagine that everything will run like that for you, it's not necessarily true! Women do not lose water by membrane rupture in only 15% of cases. And even then, the baby's head often plays a cap on the neck of the uterus. If you lie, you may see a trickle of fluid leaking from your body. But stay calm! Several hours may pass before the contractions begin. Your body will produce more amniotic fluid until birth of baby complete. Call your doctor or midwife: they will propose perhaps to prepare quietly at home until contractions are more intense.
And if the week passes and still no baby not pointing his nose? Do not worry: only 5% of babies are born on the day of the term. Most doctors will make you wait another 2 weeks before assuming that the term is outdated. Come read our article on how to handle the overflow of the term.