35 Weeks Pregnant
At 35 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
- 5
Size of a pineapple
Your baby at 35 weeks
About the size of a pineapple, your baby is putting on around 200 g a week. Their kidneys are fully developed, and the liver can process some waste.
Your body at 35 weeks
Your uterus is now up under your ribs. Group B strep (GBS) testing is usually done between 36 and 37 weeks.
Common symptoms at 35 weeks pregnant
- Rib discomfort
- Frequent urination
- Heartburn
- Pelvic pain
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 35
- Learn the signs of labor: regular contractions, waters breaking, a bloody show.
- Try a contraction timer to practice tracking.
- Plan how you will get to the hospital.
Your week 35 checklist
- Learn the signs of labor
- Plan your route to the hospital
- Practice with a contraction timer
Helpful at 35 weeks
35 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 35 weeks pregnant?
At 35 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 35 weeks pregnant?
35 weeks pregnant is month 8 of your pregnancy, in the third trimester. Your due date is 5 weeks away.
When is the GBS test?
The Group B strep swab is usually done between 36 and 37 weeks. If it is positive, you will be given antibiotics during labor to protect your baby.
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.