36 Weeks Pregnant
At 36 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 9
- Weeks to go
- 4
Size of a pineapple
Your baby at 36 weeks
Your baby is about the size of a large pineapple. They are shedding most of the lanugo and vernix and swallowing it, which will become their first poop (meconium).
Your body at 36 weeks
Prenatal visits usually become weekly now. Your provider may check your baby's position and do the GBS swab.
Common symptoms at 36 weeks pregnant
- Pelvic pressure
- Easier breathing if baby drops
- Nesting urge
- Trouble sleeping
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 36
- If your baby is breech, ask about options such as external cephalic version (ECV).
- Know the 5-1-1 rule: contractions 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute, for 1 hour (or what your provider advises).
- Rest as much as you can.
Your week 36 checklist
- GBS test (36 to 37 weeks)
- Weekly appointments
- Know the 5-1-1 rule
Helpful at 36 weeks
36 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 36 weeks pregnant?
At 36 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 36 weeks pregnant?
36 weeks pregnant is month 9 of your pregnancy, in the third trimester. Your due date is 4 weeks away.
Is 36 weeks full term?
No. 36 weeks is preterm. Babies are early term from 37 weeks and full term from 39 weeks.
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.