Fetal Development Pictures | 35 Weeks
Fetal Development at 35 weeks:
placentaPlacentaAt this point, the placenta is mature enough to take over as the main support system and the site of your hormone production. It is responsible for bringing oxygen and nourishment to your baby, then taking away waste products.
lungsLungsTiny air sacs called alveoli are forming to prepare for breathing air.
hairHairAs he loses the soft lanugo from his body, the hair on his head and his nails continue to grow. The eyebrows and eyelashes have grown in completely.
What's happening this week:
Your baby has nearly finished growing, and although he is getting fatter by the day, no major developmental changes are underway. Your baby is about 13 1/4 inches from crown to rump, and with fully developed lungs and a functioning digestive system, he's prepared for life outside the womb.
Your pregnancy week by week: 35 Weeks Pregnant