Third Trimester
34 Weeks Pregnant
At 34 weeks pregnant, your baby's lungs are nearly mature! Learn about development, labor signs, and final preparations for your little one's arrival.
👶 Your Baby This Week
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Size of a cantaloupe
12.6" (32 cm) • 74 oz
Development Highlights
- ✓Central nervous system maturing
- ✓Lungs nearly mature
- ✓Fat layer thickening
- ✓Immune system strengthening
- ✓Most babies head-down now
🤰 Common Symptoms This Week
- •Pelvic pressure increases
- •Waddling walk
- •Fatigue returns strongly
- •Nesting instinct kicks in
- •Practice contractions
💡 Tips for Week 34
- 1Review signs of labor
- 2Know when to call your provider
- 3Rest when possible
- 4Final preparations for baby
🔍 Ultrasound at Week 34
What can be seen:
- 👁Baby may be hard to image fully
- 👁Position confirmation
- 👁Size estimation
- 👁Less room for movement