Your baby at 35 weeks
Your baby is curled up in the uterus now, with legs bent up towards their chest.
There's little room to move about, but they'll still change position, so you'll still feel movements and be able to see them on the surface of your bump.
If your baby is a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend from his abdomen into his scrotum.
You at 35 weeks
Labour that starts before 37 weeks is considered premature. If your baby is born early, they may need special care in hospital.
Find out about premature labour and birth.
You'll probably find you need to slow down because the extra weight makes you tired, and you may get backache.
You should still be feeling your baby move, right up until they're born. If you notice any change in your baby's movements, call your midwife straight away so your baby can be checked.
Do not use a home handheld device (Doppler) to check your baby – these are not reliable, and even if you hear a heartbeat this does not guarantee your baby is well.
Things to think about
- tips for your birth partner
- what you'll need for your baby, including clothes
- what happens when your baby needs help to be born with forceps or vacuum delivery
- your newborn baby: what to expect
The Start4Life site has more about you and your baby at 35 weeks pregnant.
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