Week 34  ·  Third trimester

Week 34, gently.

A needle-felted wool a cantaloupe

Your baby is the size of

a cantaloupe

  • 45.0 cm long
  • 2146 g

Your baby's immune system is building strength.

“Ready before you feel ready.”

What’s happening inside

The central nervous system and lungs continue to mature. Most babies are head-down by now, though some still swim around.

A warm watercolor illustration of a 34-week fetus

How you might feel

Appointments shift to weekly from week 36. Your body is preparing — expect nesting bursts, tiredness, and moments of intense feeling.

A warm watercolor illustration of week 34 of pregnancy