§third trimester · week 35 of 40
you're 35 weeks pregnant.
last revised · baby is about 46.2 cm (18.2") · 2400 g (84.7 oz)
about the size of a honeydew.
Brain growth is rapid — adding billions of new connections every week. Your baby is finishing up the final preparations.
this week's highlights
- Brain growth peaks
- Body fat percentage rises
- Most organs mature
- Kidneys fully developed
how your baby looks
Chubby with smooth pink skin. Most of the lanugo is gone but vernix still coats parts of the body, especially folds.
body in focus
- head
- Brain adds billions of new connections each week.
- body
- Most organs are fully mature; final fat layers add.
- hands
- Grip strength increases.
- feet
- Kicks shift to rolls and pushes as space gets tight.
what's happening in your body
You may feel the baby drop lower — easier breathing but more pelvic pressure. Practice contractions feel more like real ones.
gentle tips
- Take maternity leave preparation seriously — finalize handoffs.
- Practice labor positions with your support team.
- Install the carseat in your vehicle.
- Stay hydrated — late-term dehydration triggers contractions.
- Discuss labor signs and timing with your provider.
what to expect next
Group B Strep test usually now. Babies born after week 37 are full-term and most go home with parents directly.