35 weeks pregnant means you are in your 8th month and a few more weeks to go. Baby is growing at a remarkable pace, so is your body. Here's all you need to know about week 35.
Baby Development:
Your baby is now size of a honeydew melon
35 weeks pregnant baby weight in kg is around 2.5 kg. Your baby's fat layers are building up to provide body temperature regulation and energy. 35 weeks pregnant baby position is head down called vertex position. which can be seen in 35 weeks pregnant ultrasound. Although your uterus is lacking space, your baby is shifting positions and making movements like from kicks to full-on rolls. You still have a few weeks for delivery, but there might be exceptions. A baby born at 35 weeks is called a moderately preterm baby and might need a month of NICU care.
Body Changes
Your cervix will begin to dilate very slightly to get ready for birth in a few weeks. The dilation causes sharp pain in your vagina. The baby's head is causing pressure on your bladder which is why you feel like urinating often. The uterus is pushing against your diaphragm, so you will experience shortness of breath. Any instance of extreme diarrhoea and cramping must be brought to doctors notice immediately. Constant dull backache in the lower back, water breaking and extreme abdominal pain are few more 35 weeks pregnant symptoms not to ignore.
Find your due date/Calculating your due date:
Unless you've been tracking your ovulation, for a health practitioner to exactly know when you ovulated and conceived is hard to say. Most women ovulate about two weeks after the first day of their period. So, to calculate a standard timing, most health practitioners calculate the due date from the first day of your last menstrual period.
33 weeks pregnant symptoms:
Here are a few number of common symptoms a woman may notice throughout her Pregnancy Symptoms Week 35.- Shortness of breath
- Frequent urination
- Constipation
- Disturbed sleep
- Swollen hands and feet
- Constipation and gas
- Varicose veins
- Abdominal pain
- Foggy memory
- Fast-growing nails
- Leaky breasts
- Fatigue
- Itchy belly
Tips for You This Week
You can support your body to prepare for pregnancy by following the tips below:Make sure to sit upright while & after eating to deal with heartburn. Take care of your joints by bending your knees rather than your back when you pick things up. This time is ideal to learn about premature labour symptoms like period-like cramps with or without diarrhoea, bleeding or spotting, etc. Invest in breast pads to help you with leaky breasts. Get plenty of sleep. Elevate your feet slightly when you sit. Always stand slowly after prolonged sitting or sleeping position as the blood pressure of the body is low at this stage. Try sleeping in a semi-seated position on your left side with one or both knees bent. Avoid exercising, eating or drinking too close to bedtime.