Your baby now weighs more than 5 1/2 pounds and is probably close to 20 inches long. She's filling out and getting rounder ¡X she'll need her fat layers later to regulate her body temperature. If you don't already talk to your baby, you should start ¡X at 35 weeks your baby's hearing is fully developed. And don't feel ridiculous if you're already chatting in baby talk. Some evidence shows that newborns pay closer attention to high-pitched tones.
If you've been nervous about going into preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that 99 percent of babies born at week 35 can survive outside the womb ¡X and most have no major problems. Though your baby's central nervous system is still maturing, your baby's lungs are nearly fully developed by now.
Many women start to notice a tingling sensation or numbness in the pelvic region from the baby's weight on the nerves in the legs and pelvis. Unfortunately, this feeling probably won't subside until the baby is born. If you're terribly uncomfortable, mention it to your healthcare provider.
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