🍼 Your Baby at 35 Weeks: Head Down & Ready to Go
Your baby is about the size of a honeydew melon—around 46 cm long and weighing nearly 2.5 to 2.7 kg.
Here’s what’s happening inside:
- 🧠 Brain and nervous system are almost fully developed
- 🫁 Lungs are just a few steps away from full maturity
- 🔁 Fat layers continue building, giving your baby a fuller look
- 📦 In most cases, baby is now in head-down position—ideal for birth!
💡 Did You Know? Babies born at 35 weeks often require minimal or no NICU support.
👩🦰 What’s Happening to Your Body?
By now, your body is preparing for labour more intensively.
Common Week 35 Symptoms:
- 🧷 Pelvic heaviness as baby “drops” into the birth canal (lightening)
- 🫁 Shortness of breath may slightly ease as baby shifts lower
- 🌀 Backaches, fatigue, and trouble sleeping
- ⚡ Braxton Hicks contractions may increase in intensity
- 💧 Increase in vaginal discharge and possibly mucus plug loss
⚠️ Call your doctor if contractions are regular, painful, and increasing—these could be early signs of labour.
🏥 Preparing for Delivery: It’s Getting Real
You’re just a few weeks away from meeting your little one. Now is the time to prepare emotionally and logistically.
✅ Hospital Bag Essentials:
Pack now if you haven’t already!
From paperwork to postpartum underwear—don’t miss a thing!
🍲 Week 35 Nutrition: Fuel for the Final Lap
Continue eating light, nutrient-packed meals.
Vital Nutrients Now:
- 🥬 Iron: Combat fatigue and prepare for blood loss
- 🥛 Calcium: Support baby’s growing bones
- 🥜 Magnesium: Prevent cramps and promote muscle relaxation
- 🧄 Probiotics & Fiber: Help ease digestion and avoid constipation
📖 Check Out: Pregnancy Food Recipes You’ll Love »
🧘 Prenatal Exercises: Yes, Keep Moving!
Staying active helps with labour, digestion, and circulation.
Simple stretches and poses that help your body prep for birth.
🧘♀️ Emotional Support: You’re So Close
The weight of waiting can get intense. It’s okay to feel:
- 😰 Impatient or anxious
- 😞 Moody or easily exhausted
- 💗 Overwhelmed with love (and fear)
Tips for Mental Wellness:
- 💌 Write a letter to your baby
- 🧘 Try guided meditation or hypnobirthing
- 👩⚕️ Talk openly with your OB or midwife
📘 Read: How to Deal With Anxiety in Pregnancy »
🛒 Comfort Must-Haves for This Stage
Help your body rest better and stay calm with the right support products.
From belly bands to resistance bands, explore supportive products tailored for Indian moms.
📋 Week 35 Checklist
- Finalize birth plan
- Keep baby’s daily movement log
- Wash and sort newborn clothes
- Install car seat if needed
- Confirm hospital route and emergency contacts
🌟 Closing Thoughts
You are just two weeks away from full term! Your body has built a whole human—what a powerful truth. Every ache, every breath, and every sleepless night is a step closer to cradling your miracle.
You’ve got this, mama. 💖
Next Up: [Week 36 of Pregnancy →]
