How Big Is My Baby At 35 Weeks Pregnant?

Your baby rolls and wriggles to get into birth position and is about the size of a honeydew melon. The baby is about 18.19 inches long and weighs about 5.25 pounds.

Baby Development

• Vernix coating on the baby’s skin has become thicker.
• Your baby moves less as there is less room in the uterus.
• Facial features are fully developed.
• Baby’s first stool called meconium forms in the large intestine.
• Your baby’s kidneys are fully developed.
• Your baby’s liver can process some waste products.

35 Weeks Pregnant Symptoms

Fatigue:  You may feel exhausted and bothered by fatigue and tiredness. This happens as you carry all that extra weight and the extra work of your body to support the growing baby. This happens despite having a good night’s sleep. Try and take as much rest as possible and sleep well.

Aches And Pains:  You may feel different aches and pain all around, particularly in the hips and pelvis. This happens because of stretching of muscles as your baby prepares to arrive.

Nasal Congestion:  Most of the pregnant women experience nosebleeds and nasal stuffiness during pregnancy. They are caused by the increased amount of blood in your body and hormones acting on the tissues of your nose. It is normal at this stage of pregnancy.

Bleeding Gums:  If you have you noticed your gums bleeding after brushing, it could be pregnancy gingivitis. Pregnancy hormones can make your teeth more vulnerable to plaque, leaving you with swollen, bleeding gums.

Frequent Urination:  Needing to pee frequently will continue and is a common and constant problem during the entire pregnancy. Baby in your womb baby pushes down on the bladder, urethra, and pelvic floor muscles. This pressure can lead to more frequent need to urinate, as well as leaking of urine when sneezing, coughing, or laughing.

Braxton Hicks Contractions:  You may feel irregular and less painful contractions as your uterus becomes tight and prepares for labor. These miniature contractions are perfectly normal at this point of your pregnancy. They normally disappear when you change positions. They prepare your body for the real contractions. Call your doctor if contractions persist.

Constipation:  During pregnancy, hormones slow down the digestive system, leaving you constipated. This is an ongoing symptom you have to live with all the way through the pregnancy. Eating enough fiber, wholemeal breads, cereals, and drinking plenty of water will help.

Shortness Of Breath:  You may have trouble breathing freely. This happens as your baby grows and your uterus expands, other organs will get compressed to make room for her.

Insomnia:  Your sleep may be disrupted by body aches, leg cramps, anxiety, and frequent urination.

Hemorrhoids:  Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy and almost half of the pregnant women get hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed, and bulging veins in the rectum and anus. They can cause discomfort, itching, pain, and bleeding. Increased volume of the blood during pregnancy can cause veins to swell and enlarge. The expanding uterus also puts pressure on the veins in the rectum. Constipation can worsen hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids usually improve after giving birth.

Heartburn:  Heartburn occurs when stomach acids move upwards to the esophagus. This happens due to enlarged uterus pushing the gastric acids upwards.

Edema:  You may notice swelling of your feet and ankles. This happens because of poor blood circulation in your legs. This can also happen due to excess fluid retention in your body. This is normal and there is no cause for worry. Avoiding standing or sitting for long periods of time and popping your feet up high will help.

35 Weeks Pregnant: Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy

• Take a tour of the hospital or the birthing center you chose and clarify where you need to check in and where your partner needs to park.
• Read and learn as much as you can about infant care.
• Talk to your partner, family, friends, and other loved one if you are overly worried about giving birth. This will help you reassured and cope with stress and anxiety.
• Wear breathable loose clothes and a supportive bra to feel comfortable.
• Eat healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, lean meat, cereals, and dairy products.
• Eat small meals or snacks at regular intervals for better digestion and to prevent heartburn.
• Keep yourself adequately hydrated by drinking at least 10 glasses of water a day.
• Take plenty of rest and sleep at least 8 hours a day.
• Avoid long and strenuous physical activity, exercises involving jerky or sudden movements.
• Don’t take any medication or herb without your doctor’s clearance.