Trimester 3
Week 34
About the size of
a cantaloupe melon
~45 cm~2146 g
Averages only: a scan is the only way to know your baby’s size.
Your baby this week
Lungs are nearly mature. Babies born now usually do well, though many need some breathing support.
What you may feel
Fatigue, swelling and impatience are all common. Your provider may begin checking the baby's position.
This week, try
Prepare and freeze meals. Future you, three days postpartum, will be grateful.
Weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, as your care team counts them. Written by The Childhood Journal’s team from standard prenatal references. Not yet reviewed by a clinician: our scientific board is being formed. General information, never an assessment of your pregnancy.