WEEKS 34-37

Week 34

FETAL DEVELOPMENT

• The fetus is the size of a cantaloupe at about 4.75 lbs and 18 inches long.
• Layers begin filling out to control baby's body temperature.
• Skin is at its smoothest.
• Central nervous system and lungs are maturing.
• Baby is now familiar with mother's voice.

Pregnancy Development

• Possibility of occasional blurry vision.
• Experiences a decrease in tear production, which may cause dry, irritated eyes.

Week 35

Fetal development

• Baby has less room to move.
• Is at about 5.25 lbs and over 18 inches long (about the size of honeydew melon).
• Basic physical developments are finished.
• Kidneys are completely matured, and liver can process waste products.

Pregnancy development

• Mother will need to pee more frequently because the baby is pushing against her bladder.
• May experience heartburn.

week 36

fetal development

• The baby is at 6 lbs and 18.5 inches long (about length of romaine lettuce).
• Experiences first bowel movement, shedding body hair and vernix and swallowing them.
• Most likely will be head down.
• Considered "early term" after this week.

pregnancy development

• Mother experiences hard time eating normal-sized meals.
• Experiences less heartburn and less trouble breathing as baby goes through "lightening."
• Walking may be more difficult as baby drops.

week 37

fetus development

• Brain and lungs are still developing.
• Baby is at 6 1/3 lbs and 19 inches long.

Pregnancy development

• Braxton Hicks might occur more often.
• Vaginal discharge increases.
• Sleep becomes even more uncomfortable.

Sources

• Baby Center app
• What to Expect app

Images are from Google, BabyCenter, and What to Expect.