Third trimesterWeek 34 of 40
Your baby at 34 weeks pregnant
Your baby is the size of a cantaloupe — about 17.7 in long and weighing approximately 4.7 lb.
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Cantaloupe
The size of a cantaloupe
Length (crown to heel)
17.7 in
Approximate weight
4.7 lb
Baby's hand
52mm
Baby's foot
56mm
Pregnancy progress83%
🌱 Baby's development at 34 weeks
The central nervous system and lungs are maturing rapidly. Most babies born at 34 weeks do very well.
🤰 Your body at 34 weeks
Real labour contractions are regular, intensifying, and don't stop with movement or a warm bath. Braxton Hicks are irregular and ease when you move around.
✨ Did you know?
Your baby gains roughly half a pound per week from now on — most of it is fat, which will regulate their temperature after birth.
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