How does my baby grow at 35 weeks?

At 35 weeks, your baby is around 46.2cm and usually weighs about 2 and a half kg.

You might actually see their limbs pushing out, or your tummy moving when they hiccup or move around! They also have a lot more growing to do, and may gain 30g a day in weight for the next few weeks!

What do I need to know about being 35 weeks pregnant?

At this stage in the third trimester, you might want to be thinking about getting your maternity bag ready so you can start adding bits and bobs to make your birth experience as comfortable as possible. If you haven’t already, make sure you are making the final arrangements at work for maternity leave

Wherever you are in your pregnancy, you may be wondering what to pack, so we’ve put a little list together that can help you get started.

Now,you may want to pack like you’re going on a two-week holiday, but try and pack only the essentials so you’re not taking a big heavy suitcase to the hospital. Remember, your friends and family can always bring you any extra or missing items.

So let’s take a look at what you’ll need for your maternity bag.

What items do I need to pack for my maternity bag?

Essentials for labour:

Night dress or a large t-shirt.

Personal toiletries.

Sanitary towels.

A few pairs of knickers.

Camera/Mobile phone and charger.

Pillow

Optional items for your labour:

Face spray/sponge.

Personal stereo, music and headphones.

Magazines and books.

Consider making a playlist of your favourite music which you’d like to listen to during labour and your delivery

Items for your partner:

Food and drink.

Entertainment (books, music, magazines).

Change of clothes.

Small pillow.

Items for the baby:

Nappies for newborns.

Zinc barrier/nappy cream.

Two sleepsuits.

Two vests.

Cotton wool balls.

Items for after the birth:

A nightdress (front open suitable for breastfeeding).

Disposable knickers or a few of your old pairs.

Extra absorbent sanitary towels.

Slippers and socks.

Towel.

Breast pads.

Toiletries.

Dressing gown.

Some of your favourite snacks, food and drinks that boost your energy.

Ice pack and/or heated pad.

Optional items for after the birth

Ear plugs.

An eye mask.

Reading material including a practical book about child-care.

A pillow, although maternity wards will usually provide these.

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