Your baby has almost fully developed.
As most of your baby's physical development is almost complete by week 35, these next few weeks are all about gaining weight. He has much less room to manoeuvre now and will be finding somersaults and big movements difficult. As he gains weight and grows your baby will find your womb increasing snugger. Although his room is restricted your baby’s brain development is still going at an extraordinary pace.
Your baby is now the size of a...
Pineapple!
Your baby’s kidneys are now fully developed and he can now process waste products.
Pregnancy symptoms at 35 weeks
Frequent urination, constipation, aches and pains in the hips and pelvis and Braxton Hicks contractions.
Tips and advice for pregnancy at 35 weeks
It maybe a good time to think about having a doula… a doula is professionally trained to provide support - and a hand to hold during labour. A birth doula knows all about breathing and relaxation techniques for labour, as well as the best positions to bring relief for all that pain. Some labouring women actually find they need less pain medication - or none at all when a doula is present (though a good birth doula will explore all pain-relief options with you and help you choose what's right for your situation). But her most important role may be the emotional comfort she provides during a potentially frightening time, and that might be just what the doctor — or midwife — ordered.
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