35 Weeks Pregnant
You’re 35 weeks pregnant — in the third trimester, and 5 weeks to go until your due date. Your baby is about the size of a honeydew melon this week.
How big is your baby at 35 weeks?
Size of a
honeydew melon
Length
~46.2 cm
Weight
~2383 g
Last week your baby was about the size of a cantaloupe; this week it's grown to roughly a honeydew melon.
Sizes are averages from standard fetal-growth references. Every baby grows at its own pace — your provider tracks yours at scans.
Baby development at week 35
The fetus is rapidly gaining weight — about 220g a week now — and most of the physical development is complete. The kidneys are fully developed and the liver can process some waste. Space is so tight that big movements give way to squirms, rolls, and jabs. The fetus is getting into its birth position. About the size of a honeydew melon.
Your body at 35 weeks
Common symptoms many people notice around week 35 include:
- Strong pressure low in the pelvis
- More frequent urination
- Trouble sleeping
- Braxton Hicks contractions increasing
Symptoms vary enormously from person to person and pregnancy to pregnancy. Not having a symptom on this list is just as normal as having it.
Tips for week 35
- Group B strep testing usually happens around weeks 36–37
- Rest often; the final weeks are tiring
- Have your hospital bag ready by now
What trimester is 35 weeks?
Week 35 falls in the third trimester. As a quick map: the first trimester runs weeks 1–13, the second covers weeks 14–27, and the third is week 28 through birth (a due date is set at 40 weeks). Want your own dates? Our Pregnancy Due Date Calculator shows your due date and exactly how far along you are today.
The third trimester (weeks 28–40+) is about growth and getting ready for birth. Prenatal visits become more frequent, the baby gains most of its weight, and you'll watch for the signs of labour. Tiredness and physical discomfort tend to return as the due date approaches.
Frequently asked questions
- How many months is 35 weeks pregnant?
- 35 weeks pregnant is about 8 months. Pregnancy months don't divide evenly into 4-week blocks, so week-to-month conversions are approximate — most providers track pregnancy by week, not month.
- How big is the baby at 35 weeks?
- At 35 weeks, the baby is about the size of a honeydew melon, roughly 46.2 cm and around 2383 g. These are averages — healthy babies vary, and your provider tracks your baby's own growth curve at scans.
- What trimester is 35 weeks?
- Week 35 is in the third trimester. The first trimester is weeks 1–13, the second is weeks 14–27, and the third is weeks 28 to birth (around week 40).