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The ultimate HerFamily guide to you pregnancy: Week 35

Week 35 – you're in the 3rd Trimester! Read more about trimesters here.

This week....

Your baby

Now measures around 46 cm, about the length of a leek, and weighs about 2.4 kg. Weight gain will become even more rapid over the next month.

Elbows, feet or head may protrude from your stomach as your baby moves about.

You

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As your baby drops down into your pelvis both heartburn and breathlessness may decrease, but moving about could be more difficult, and you may lose control of your bladder when you laugh, sneeze or cough. That panty liner/pad you’re wearing for vaginal discharge will now serve a second purpose!

You need to start getting prepared so get your hospital bags packed if you need them.