35 Weeks Pregnant
At 35 weeks pregnant your baby is about the size of a honeydew melon. You are in the third trimester, and this week brings its own small changes — for your baby and for you.
- Size of
- a honeydew melon
- Length
- 46.2 cm
- Weight
- 2.38 kg
- Trimester
- 3
Your baby this week
- Weight gain speeds up noticeably from now on.
- The kidneys are fully developed and the liver processes some waste.
- The brain is growing quickly — around 100 new cells every minute.
Your body this week
- Movements feel more like rolls and pushes than kicks.
- There is less room for your stomach, so heartburn gets more common.
Common symptoms
- Getting out of breath more easily
- Needing the toilet more often
- Broken sleep and difficulty getting comfortable
What to expect
The last stretch asks a lot of your body. Sleep gets harder, movement slows down, and your appointments become more frequent. With 5 weeks to go, focus on rest, on knowing the signs of labour, and on having your bag ready.
Tips for this week
- Ask about group B strep testing where it is offered.
- Take short naps if nights are broken; tiredness builds up quickly now.
- Know the signs of labour and when to call: regular contractions, waters breaking, bleeding.
Frequently asked questions
How many months is 35 weeks pregnant?
35 weeks is about 8 months. Pregnancy months do not divide evenly into weeks, so counting in weeks is more precise.
How big is my baby at 35 weeks?
At 35 weeks your baby is around a honeydew melon — roughly 46.2 cm long and about 2.38 kg. Healthy babies vary a lot around these averages.
What symptoms are normal at 35 weeks pregnant?
The most common ones this week are listed above. Contact your doctor or midwife about heavy bleeding, severe pain, a fever, or any change in your baby’s movements.
Pregnancy weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, so week 1 begins before conception.
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor or midwife about your own pregnancy.