Third Trimester
Pregnancy Week 34
Your baby is about the size of a cantaloupe 🍈 — lungs nearly mature.
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Size comparison
≈ Cantaloupe
Length
45 cm
Weight
2.1 kg
Milestone
Lungs nearly mature
About 6 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 34
The lungs are almost fully mature — babies born at 34 weeks usually do very well. The central nervous system and digestive system are also nearly complete. Your baby is gaining 200–250g each week now.
Consider perineal massage starting this week to reduce tearing during birth.
Common symptoms at week 34
Braxton Hicks frequentPelvic pressureFatigueOedema
Eat more of
- ✓Calcium & Vitamin K (broccoli, kale)
- ✓DHA-rich fish (sardines, salmon — cooked)
- ✓Iron-rich foods to prevent anaemia
- ✓Fibre-rich foods to combat constipation
- ✓Small frequent meals to ease heartburn
- ✓Dates (studies suggest easier labour)
Foods to avoid
- ✕Alcohol
- ✕Gas-producing foods (beans, cabbage) if uncomfortable
- ✕Very spicy food if causing heartburn
- ✕Raw/undercooked meat
- ✕High-sodium processed food
- ✕Large meals that worsen reflux
Medically reviewed by First OPD Medical Team. Last reviewed on .
Based on average milestones from World Health Organization (WHO), ACOG, NHS UK. Educational only — not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
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