8 Months Pregnant
Month eight covers weeks 32 to 35. Your baby gains weight quickly and usually turns head down, and it's time to get ready: finish your birth plan and pack your hospital bag.
Size of a pineapple by week 35
The weeks in month 8
Your baby at 8 months pregnant
Your baby grows from a coconut to a pineapple and gains about 200 g (7 oz) a week. Their bones harden, except the skull, which stays flexible for birth, and their lungs keep maturing.
Your body at 8 months pregnant
Your uterus presses on your diaphragm and stomach, causing breathlessness and heartburn. Swelling, pelvic pressure and trouble sleeping are common in the home stretch.
Common symptoms in month 8
- Breathlessness
- Heartburn
- Pelvic pressure
- Swelling
- Insomnia
Your month 8 checklist
- Hospital bag packed by week 35
- Install the car seat
- Pre-register at your hospital
- Finish your birth plan
8 Months Pregnant: your questions answered
How many weeks is 8 months pregnant?
8 months pregnant is weeks 32 to 35, in the third trimester.
Is it normal for my baby to move less at 8 months?
No. Babies have less room, so movements may feel more like rolls and pushes, but they shouldn't slow down. Report any reduction in movements straight away.
Is a baby born at 8 months premature?
Yes. Babies born before 37 weeks are preterm. Babies born at 34 to 36 weeks usually do well but may need extra care.
Sources
Written from public guidance by ACOG, the NHS and the CDC. Month ranges follow the most common week-based convention; providers usually talk in weeks.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
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