Week 35 Of Your Pregnancy

Your baby should weigh at least 2 kilos by now. The main job of the baby right now is to plump up with fat.

Week 35 Of Your Pregnancy

Ninety seven percent of babies are also turned head down in the womb so they are ready for delivery. If the baby is not in place the doctor may manually try to manipulate the baby to turn in the womb using external massage.

Changes To Your Body

As the baby gets heavier you may feel a tingling or numbness near your hips, triggered by her extra weight pressing on your nerves.

Lifestyle Considerations

During one of your upcoming doctor visits, you’ll be tested for Group B strep (GBS), a type of bacteria that’s normally found in the digestive tracks of more than thirty percent of women. If you do test positive for the bug, you will be treated with antibiotics as this type of bacteria can harm the baby during delivery.

Good Advice

This is a good week to get a haircut. This way you can look your best in all of those pictures that are going to be taken of you at the hospital!