35 Weeks Pregnant

At 35 weeks, the baby’s kidneys are fully developed. Movements change but should not slow down.
Baby is about the size ofA honeydew melon
LengthAbout 46.2 cm
WeightAbout 2.4 kg
Week 35 of 40, third trimester5 weeks to go

Your baby at 35 weeks

The kidneys are fully developed and the liver can process some waste. There is less room in the uterus now, so movements may feel different, but they should not slow down.

Your body at 35 weeks

When the baby moves lower into your pelvis, breathing gets easier but you may need to pass urine even more often.

Your checklist this week

  • Finish packing your hospital bag.
  • Learn when to go in: regular contractions, waters breaking, bleeding or reduced movements.
  • Rest and put your feet up when you can.

Not sure which week you are in?

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Your baby this week

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When to call your doctor

  • Bleeding from your vagina
  • Severe pain in your tummy
  • A bad headache, blurred vision or sudden swelling
  • Fluid leaking from your vagina
  • Fever, or pain when you pass urine
  • Later in pregnancy, your baby moving less than usual

In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

Based on ACOG and NHS guidance. Sizes are averages: every baby grows at its own pace.