You are in the last weeks of your pregnancy and you are getting more and more impatient to hold your baby in your arms. At the same time, you are wondering what happens in the 35th week of pregnancy. Well, how much does the baby weigh in the 35th week of pregnancy? How much weight does the baby gain in the last month? What are the changes in the mother and the baby?

Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yeditepe University Hospitals and IVF Specialist Prof. Dr. Erkut Attar explained what happened in the 35th week of pregnancy.

How much does a 35-Week Baby Weigh?

Your baby now weighs about 2.4 kilograms. The head-to-heel length is about 46.2 centimeters.

How Much Weight Does a Baby Gain in the Last Month?

Your baby still has time to grow and will gain about 30 grams of weight every day for the next few weeks. As it gains weight, the amniotic fluid around it will decrease over time.

Baby Development at 35 Weeks of Pregnancy

It may not be possible to understand your baby's movements just by looking at your belly. Depending on your baby's position, you may see movements in your belly when your baby turns, or you may notice rhythmic twitching in your belly as your baby hiccups. You may find your baby's movements a little disturbing now that it is getting bigger.

Changes in the Mother at 35 Weeks of Pregnancy

Because your uterus is several times its normal size, it is now under your ribs. This can make you feel short of breath and even weak. So, try not to be too hard on yourself and rest as much as you can.

If your baby's movements are causing pain, try changing your position. Lying on your side can help mobilize your baby and make you feel more comfortable.

Although your baby's movements may feel a little different in the last weeks of pregnancy, your baby should still be moving as much as before. If you think your baby is not moving as much as usual or if you have any questions about your baby's movements, contact your doctor directly.

If you are on maternity leave, take plenty of time to rest and practice the breathing techniques you have learned.