WEEK THIRTY-FIVE

WEEK THIRTY-FIVE

Slowly, but surely, you’re getting to the birthday.

The development of baby

• Baby is still practicing breathing
• More squirming and less kicking

The development of mom

• Possible stomach bloating
• More swelling in ankles and hands
• Waddling movements

What baby is feeling

• Baby is considered ready to be born at this point!

What mom is feeling

• Relief that pregnancy is almost over
• More dreams and fantasies about baby
Specific needs for the week
• It’s time to tour the birthing center or hospital where baby will be
born. You want to feel comfortable when you go in and know what
you can expect.
Specific concerns for the week
• At this point, you might deliver at any time, so it’s best to remain close
to a phone or close to home if you can.

Special tip for mom

• While you might be concerned about your water breaking, this is
actually not the momentous occasions as television and movies might
have you think. It might just be a small amount of wetness that you
will need to change your underwear for. Call your doctor at that point
if there is anything unusual about the fluid that you find.