35 weeks pregnant
At 35 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a honeydew melon: around 46.2 cm head to heel and 2.38 kg. The kidneys are fully developed, and space is getting tight.
Your baby at 35 weeks
The kidneys are fully developed, and space is getting tight.
| Size | About the size of a honeydew melon |
|---|---|
| Length | 46.2 cm head to heel |
| Weight | 2.38 kg |
Your baby's kidneys are fully developed, and the liver can process some waste. Most of your baby's growth now is fat. Space is getting tight, so movements may feel like rolls, stretches and pushes rather than sharp kicks, but your baby should not move less often. Your baby weighs about 2.4 kg.
How far along are you at 35 weeks?
At 35 weeks pregnant you are in the eighth month of your pregnancy and the third trimester. You have about 5 weeks to go until your due date. Doctors count pregnancy from the first day of your last period, not from conception, so at 35 weeks your baby has been growing for about 33 weeks. Not sure of your dates? Use our due date calculator.
Your body at 35 weeks
Sleep gets harder. Pack your hospital bag by 36 weeks and plan your route.
Common symptoms at 35 weeks
Every pregnancy is different, and you may have some, all or none of these.
- Needing to wee constantly. Your baby's head may be pressing on your bladder.
- Pelvic pressure. A heavy feeling low down.
- Braxton Hicks. Strong but irregular.
- Trouble sleeping. Try to rest during the day.
- Heartburn. Should ease when your baby drops.
- Swelling. Common, but sudden swelling needs checking.
Your checklist for week 35
- Finish packing your hospital bag.
- In some countries, including the US, you'll be offered a Group B Strep swab between 36 and 37 weeks.
- Make sure the car seat is fitted correctly.
- Agree with your partner who to call and in what order when labour starts.
- Keep tracking your baby's movements daily.
Tip of the week: Movements don't slow down near the end
It's a myth that babies move less towards the end of pregnancy. The type of movement may change as space gets tight, but your baby should keep moving as often as usual, right up to and during labour. If you notice fewer movements, or a change in your baby's pattern, call your maternity unit straight away, even at night.
For your partner
Sleep is harder and the bag needs packing.
- Pack the hospital bag together
- Save the hospital number in your phone
- Do a practice drive to the hospital
When to call your doctor at 35 weeks
Contact your doctor, midwife or maternity unit the same day if you have:
- Fewer movements, or a change in your baby's usual pattern.
- Fluid leaking, bleeding, or regular contractions.
Call your doctor or hospital straight away for bleeding, severe pain, fluid leaking, severe headache or vision changes, or fewer baby movements.
Questions about 35 weeks pregnant
Do babies move less at the end of pregnancy?
No. Babies should move just as often in late pregnancy. The movements may feel different, more rolling and pushing than kicking, because there is less room. Reduced movements can be a warning sign and should always be checked the same day.
What is Group B Strep?
Group B Streptococcus is a common bacterium that lives harmlessly in the gut and vagina of many women. Rarely, it can cause serious infection in a newborn. If you carry it, you'll be offered antibiotics during labour to protect your baby.
What should my partner know before labour?
How to time contractions, when to call the hospital, the route and parking, where the hospital bag is, and your birth preferences. Partner mode in the Nine Moons app gives them simple weekly tips.