Inside the Womb at 35 Weeks
Photo courtesy of Babycenter
Child length: approximately 19 inches (about the size of a a Honeydew)
Child weight: approximately 5.5 - 5.9 lbs
At this stage: Your should read to your belly. This way, your baby will be more familiar with your voice.
At this point, all your baby's major organs should be nearly complete. Your baby's kidneys are completely developed and his liver is functional and capable of processing waste products. Its central nervous system is maturing, its digestive system is almost complete and its lungs are almost fully developed.
Your baby continues to gain weight. Can now turn and lift its head. Most of the vernix and lanugo and is now gone from the skin.
Although babies are considered preemies until 37 weeks, 99 percent of babies born at week 35 survive without any major complications.
Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now. Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.
Pack your bags! It's not too early to have your hospital stuff ready to go. Sure, the bag might wind up sitting by the front door for a few more weeks -- but that's better than finding yourself among the moms-to-be who wound up rushing to the hospital without it because they waited just a little too long. Happy packing! :)
Most airlines will not allow you to fly after 36 weeks.
At this point, all your baby's major organs should be nearly complete. Your baby's kidneys are completely developed and his liver is functional and capable of processing waste products. Its central nervous system is maturing, its digestive system is almost complete and its lungs are almost fully developed.
Your baby continues to gain weight. Can now turn and lift its head. Most of the vernix and lanugo and is now gone from the skin.
Although babies are considered preemies until 37 weeks, 99 percent of babies born at week 35 survive without any major complications.
Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now. Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.
Pack your bags! It's not too early to have your hospital stuff ready to go. Sure, the bag might wind up sitting by the front door for a few more weeks -- but that's better than finding yourself among the moms-to-be who wound up rushing to the hospital without it because they waited just a little too long. Happy packing! :)
Most airlines will not allow you to fly after 36 weeks.
Days left to birth: 35
Due date: 11 November 2013
Data Sources: Babybump, Babycenter, I'm Expecting, Pregnancy Assistant, Pregnancy Companion and Pregnancy Guide
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