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35 Weeks Pregnant: Your Baby, Your Body and What to Do
Your baby has less room to move, but movements should not slow down.
Before you use this guide: Pregnancy weeks are counted from the first day of your last period. Sizes are rough averages, and healthy babies vary. This is general information, not an individual medical assessment, so please confirm personal health decisions with your doctor or midwife.
How your baby is growing
Your baby's kidneys are fully developed, and the liver can process some waste. Most of the growth now is fat, which helps with temperature control after birth. There is less space, so movements feel different, with more stretches and rolls than big kicks.
The brain is still developing, and most babies are now settled head down. Your baby is likely to be gaining roughly 200 g a week.
How you may be feeling
You may feel tired, uncomfortable and impatient. Your pelvis feels heavy, and you might waddle. Many people feel a mixture of excitement and nerves. Appointments are more frequent now, and your midwife will check your blood pressure, urine and the size of your bump.
Your to-do list for week 35
- Ask whether you will be offered a group B strep test. Policies differ between countries. It is routine in some places, usually at 36 to 37 weeks, and based on risk in others.
- Wash and prepare baby clothes, bedding and nappies.
- Think about how you plan to feed your baby, and read about breastfeeding to prepare.
- Rest, and keep up gentle exercise.
When to ask for help
Your baby's movements should not slow down as you get closer to the birth. If you notice fewer movements, call your maternity unit straight away.
For heavy bleeding, severe pain, fluid leaking, a severe headache with vision changes, or a baby who is moving less than usual, do not wait for your next appointment. Contact your midwife, doctor or maternity unit straight away. Our guide to pregnancy warning signs has more detail.
Not sure which week you are in? Use the due-date calculator to estimate your due date and current week.
Useful at this stage: pregnancy weight gain calculator, baby movement counter, hospital-bag checklist and contraction timer.
Trusted resources to read next
These public health resources provide additional information. Guidance can vary by country, so prioritise advice from your own care team and local health service.
- NHS: Pregnancy — Pregnancy care, common symptoms, screening and complications.
- NHS: Week-by-week pregnancy guide — Pregnancy development and care by week.
This content is for general information only and is not medical advice. Every pregnancy and every baby is different. Always talk to your doctor, midwife or paediatrician about your own situation, and seek urgent care if you are worried.