34 Weeks Pregnant
At 34 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a pineapple.
- Length
- 45 cm (17.7 in)
- Weight
- 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz)
- Trimester
- Third
- Month
- Month 8
- Weeks to go
- 6
Size of a pineapple
Your baby at 34 weeks
Your baby is about the size of a pineapple. Their central nervous system and lungs are maturing. Babies born at 34 weeks usually do well, though they may need extra care.
Your body at 34 weeks
You may feel the baby "drop" lower into your pelvis in the coming weeks (lightening), which makes breathing easier but increases pelvic pressure.
Common symptoms at 34 weeks pregnant
- Fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Pelvic pressure
- Frequent urination
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 34
- Tell your provider about vision changes, severe headaches or sudden swelling.
- Finish packing your hospital bag.
- Install the car seat.
Your week 34 checklist
- Hospital bag packed
- Install the car seat
- Know the signs of preeclampsia
Helpful at 34 weeks
34 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 34 weeks pregnant?
At 34 weeks your baby is about the size of a pineapple: around 45 cm (17.7 in) long and weighing about 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 34 weeks pregnant?
34 weeks pregnant is month 8 of your pregnancy, in the third trimester. Your due date is 6 weeks away.
What happens if my baby is born at 34 weeks?
Babies born at 34 weeks usually do well, though many need some extra care, for example with feeding, breathing or keeping warm, sometimes in a neonatal unit.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.