What happens to you?

Your blood pressure may rise. Massage your legs and feet gently if they are swollen, it will make you feel better.

Keep exercising and eating right. Your baby is developing and it must be strong during labor.

What happens to your baby?

Your baby grows bigger, stronger and develops its reflexes.

Your baby’s response to sounds improves steadily until its acoustic nerves are being fully developed.

Its heart beats fast, its skin becomes thicker and tighter and the eyes open for the first time.

Your baby now measures 35 centimeters.