34 weeks pregnant: the key facts
| Trimester | Third trimester |
|---|---|
| Month of pregnancy | Month 8 (approximately) |
| Week of pregnancy | Week 35 (34 weeks completed) |
| Weeks to the due date | 6 weeks |
| Days since conception (approx.) | 224 days |
| Baby’s size (rough comparison) | About the size of a cantaloupe |
What typically happens at 34 weeks
Many people start to prepare a birth plan and hospital bag around now.
The third trimester is about growth and getting ready for birth. Appointments usually become more frequent, and it is a good time to think about your birth preferences and practical preparations. Full term starts at 39 weeks — 5 weeks from week 34.
Every pregnancy is different, and the timing of tests and appointments depends on your healthcare provider and country. If something worries you — for example bleeding, severe pain, fluid leaking or, later in pregnancy, a change in your baby’s movements — contact your midwife, doctor or maternity unit straight away.
34 weeks pregnant in days and months
34 weeks is 238 days of pregnancy, counted from the first day of the last period, which is 85% of the way through a 40-week pregnancy. In months, 34 weeks is roughly 7.8 calendar months — usually described as month 8 of pregnancy. Because the baby’s age is counted from conception, it is about two weeks younger than the pregnancy: roughly 32 weeks of fetal age.
Your dates if you are 34 weeks pregnant today
Being 34 weeks pregnant today means the first day of your last period was around and conception most likely happened around . Your estimated due date is , and you will reach full term (39 weeks) around . For dates based on your actual period, use the calculator above or the main Due Date Calculator.
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