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Week 35 of Pregnancy
Your supportive companion through the final month of month 8
Hello Strong Mama One Month to Go!
At 35 weeks, you’re near the finish line. Your baby is busy building fat and brain matter, while you may feel more practice contractions as your body prepares for labor. Every sensation is a sign you and your baby are on track.
Your Baby at Week 35
Month 8, Closing In on Month 9
35 weeks equals 8 months pregnant, with about 1 month left. It’s normal to feel excitement, nerves, and fatigue all at once.
Size and Growth
Your baby measures around 18 inches long and weighs about 5¼ pounds. Expect steady weight gain possibly 1 to several pounds as baby adds the last layer of fat to regulate temperature after birth.
Soft Skull, Growing Brain
Your baby’s brainpower is exploding, and a soft skull allows for rapid growth and easier passage through the birth canal.
Your Body at Week 35
Cheat Sheet Measure
The fundal height in centimeters roughly equals your weeks pregnant. At 35 centimeters, you’re on schedule.
Frequent Urination & Incontinence
Now that baby is head down, bladder pressure returns. To cope, don’t cut fluids; empty your bladder fully by leaning forward, use panty liners if needed, and practice Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles.
Considering a Doula
A birth doula offers emotional support, relaxation techniques, and guidance through labor. Many mamas find they need less pain medication with a doula present. Ask for recommendations and explore options now.
Tips for You This Week
Plan Child Care Early: Day cares often have long waitlists. Research options day care centers, family day cares, nannies, or relatives and consider cost, hours, and flexibility.
Combat Nasal Congestion: Try nasal strips, saline spray, petroleum jelly in nostrils, or a warm-mist humidifier to ease pregnancy rhinitis.
Embrace Your Stretch Marks: Up to 90% of women get them. They fade over time and are proof of your baby’s healthy growth.
Stave Off Insomnia: Wind down with a warm bath, reading, or relaxation exercises. If you can’t sleep after 20 minutes, get up and do a simple, boring task.
Relieve Heartburn: Eat slowly, sit upright for meals and 2 hours after, avoid trigger foods (citrus, tomato), chew sugarless gum to neutralize acid, and minimize stress.
Prep for Your Hospital Stay: Map the route, find parking, line up childcare for older children, and arrange pet care.
Practice Squats: Squats increase pelvic opening and can speed labor. Incorporate gentle squats into your routine now to build strength.