Third Trimester
34 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is the size of a Cantaloupe 🍈
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Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Cantaloupe
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Length
45 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
Third
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Week
34 of 40
🌱 Baby Development at Week 34
Baby's central nervous system and lungs continue to mature. Fat stores rounding out the body. Fingernails have reached fingertips. Brain is making trillions of new connections. Baby is very active — punches and kicks are strong.
Brain making trillions of connectionsFingernails at fingertipsMaternity leave planning time
🤱 Common Symptoms
●Lightning crotch (sharp pelvic nerve pain)
●Braxton Hicks
●Trouble sleeping
●Swollen feet
●Carpal tunnel worsening
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- Continue eating balanced meals
- Dates for cervical ripening benefits
- Avoid spicy foods late at night
🏃♀️ Exercise Tips
- Perineal massage to reduce tearing risk
- Birth preparation classes
- Gentle movement as tolerated
🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments
Maternity leave planning34-week prenatal visitDiscuss birth preferences
🔬 Hormone Changes
Progesterone begins very subtle decline. Body starts releasing cortisol to prep for labor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our medical team