Third Trimester
Pregnancy Week 35
Your baby is about the size of a honeydew 🍈 — baby fills the uterus.
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Size comparison
≈ Honeydew
Length
46.2 cm
Weight
2.4 kg
Milestone
Baby fills the uterus
About 5 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 35
Space is getting tight — your baby is filling the entire uterus and movements may feel less like kicks and more like rolls and pushes. The kidneys are fully developed; the liver can process waste.
Pre-register at your hospital/birth centre if available — saves time in labour.
Common symptoms at week 35
Shortness of breath easing if baby dropsFrequent urination worsensCarpal tunnel
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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