{"id":257491,"date":"2022-02-08T12:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/?post_type=article&p=257491"},"modified":"2025-06-30T14:33:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T18:33:34","slug":"35-weeks-pregnant-with-multiples","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/257491\/35-weeks-pregnant-with-multiples\/","title":{"rendered":"35 weeks pregnant with multiples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019re just about at the finish line! Can we just take a moment to celebrate what a fantastic job you\u2019ve done during your pregnancy? Carrying multiples is not for the faint of heart, and you\u2019ve rocked your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your little ones aren\u2019t so little anymore. In fact, they\u2019re just about to make their grand entrances. Get ready for an amazing adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are the babies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your babies\u2019 central nervous systems (brain and spinal cords)and lungs continue to develop each day. Their major organs are doing big work, too. Their kidneys are fully developed now, and their livers are beginning to work. These will continue to develop after birth as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re most likely ready to close the pregnancy chapter, remember each passing day is a bonus for your babies. The longer they stay inside, the less likely they are to need breathing intervention when they arrive. Also, the weight they put on during the final weeks will do wonders for helping them regulate their body temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your babies may weigh just over 5 lbs now \u2014 about the size of a honeydew melon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are you doing? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Physical discomfort aside, you may be feeling mentally zapped as well. Between making the final touches on your home to prepare for their arrival and keeping up with frequent appointments, you have a lot on your plate right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people report a decrease in appetite<\/a> as they get closer to the end of pregnancy. This is normal given the amount of space your babies are taking up in your belly at the moment, but it\u2019s important to remember to eat: your little ones still need the nutrients. Ask your doctor about nutrient-dense foods you can eat to keep you nourished without feeling too full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep indigestion at bay, try smaller, more frequent snacks and meals, and avoid drinking fluids while eating. It\u2019s also helpful not to eat too close to bedtime, as lying down within two to three hours of eating can exacerbate heartburn symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s plan ahead!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right now, your body needs to relax and rest more than ever to get ready for delivery day. If possible, delegate any unfinished tasks to friends and family. This will also help you avoid added swelling and discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running out of shows on your Netflix queue? Try passing the time by making a pregnancy scrapbook. It\u2019ll be fun to take a walk down memory lane and will be a lovely keepsake to look back on once your babies are older!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviewed by the Ovia Health Clinical Team<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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