35 weeks pregnant
Third trimester about 8 months
At 35 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a honeydew melon.
Baby this week
About 46cm. The kidneys are fully developed and the liver can process waste. The baby is gaining about 225g per week and space is very tight in the womb.
Did you know? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a common bacteria that about 25% of pregnant people carry harmlessly — the test at week 35 determines if antibiotics during labor are needed.
What she may be feeling
- Intense pelvic pressure
- Braxton Hicks
- Nesting instinct
- Backache
- Swelling
- Fatigue
- Heartburn
- Frequent urination
Tips for her this week
- Group B Strep (GBS) test is done around this week — a simple vaginal/rectal swab.
- You may feel an intense urge to clean and organize — this is the nesting instinct and it's real.
- Sleep is probably very difficult now — rest during the day whenever possible.
- You're almost there. What you're doing is extraordinary.
For partners
- The GBS test happens around now — it's a simple swab and only takes a minute.
- She needs you at your most present, patient, and practical right now.
- Make sure your workplace knows you may need to leave suddenly — have a plan.
- Practice any relaxation techniques you plan to use during labor.
Partner to-do list
- Attend the GBS test appointment
- Notify your employer you may need to leave suddenly from week 37 onward
- Practice labor massage and breathing techniques
- Make sure the freezer is stocked with meals
This week together
- Complete the GBS test
- Finalize postpartum meal plan
- Confirm who is watching pets or older children during labor
- Review birth plan with provider
When to call your doctor or midwife
Contact your care provider right away, or call emergency services, if she has:
- Regular contractions — time them
- Leaking fluid (could be amniotic fluid)
- Decreased fetal movement
- Signs of preeclampsia
- Heavy bleeding
Trusted guidance: NHS: Pregnancy · NHS: Pregnancy complications · ACOG: Pregnancy · Pregnancy Info: Your pregnancy
Common questions
How big is the baby at 35 weeks?
At 35 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a honeydew melon. About 46cm.
How many months is 35 weeks pregnant?
35 weeks pregnant is about 8 months, in the third trimester.
What can partners do at 35 weeks?
The GBS test happens around now — it's a simple swab and only takes a minute. She needs you at your most present, patient, and practical right now.