At week 37, {{ PRONOUN_BABY }} is starting to lose the layers of lanugo and vernix caseosa that protected {{ PRONOUN_HIS_HER_LOWER }} skin in the womb. Underneath will be the smooth, lovely skin you’ve been imagining!
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At week 37, {{ PRONOUN_BABY }} is starting to lose the layers of lanugo and vernix caseosa that protected {{ PRONOUN_HIS_HER_LOWER }} skin in the womb. Underneath will be the smooth, lovely skin you’ve been imagining!