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Pregnancy Calculator — Week 34: Baby Size, Symptoms & Due Date

You are in week 34 of a standard singleton pregnancy. Below is a complete evidence-based snapshot — baby's growth, your body, nutrition, exercise, red flags and a doctor visit checklist for this exact week.

Trimester 3 · Week 34 of 4085%
Baby size
cantaloupe
Length
45 cm
Weight
2150 g

Pregnancy Calculator

Enter the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). EDD = LMP + 280 days.

Choose a valid date to see the estimated timeline.
EDD = first day of the last menstrual period + 280 days (40 weeks). Current gestational age is elapsed days divided by 7.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the LMP date

Use the labelled fields and units that match your situation.

2. Calculate instantly

The result, visual comparison, and working update as values change.

3. Discuss the estimate with your clinician

Check assumptions, then copy, print, or share the calculation.

Practical Examples & Use Cases

Starting dateMethodCalculationPlanning use
1 JanLMP+280 daysEstimated due date
Known clinical dateUltrasoundClinician datingConfirm or revise estimate

Baby at week 34

This week: Vernix thickens. Lanugo shedding. Central nervous system fully mature.

Mother's body — what changes

In week 34 you may notice: Fundus 14 cm above navel. Antenatal visits weekly from 36. Practice perineal massage.

Nutrition & supplements

Add ~450 kcal/day. Increase iron and DHA — brain growth peaks now. Split meals into 5–6 small portions to control heartburn and stable glucose.

Safe exercise

Reduce intensity but keep moving. Pelvic floor + squats prepare for labour. Avoid contact sports, ski, horse-riding and hot yoga.

Doctor visit checklist — week 34

  • ✓Perineal massage from week 34 reduces tearing risk
  • ✓Blood pressure + weight + urine dipstick at every visit
  • ✓Fetal heart tones from week 10–12 (Doppler)

Warning signs — call your provider immediately

  • ⚠Heavy bleeding (soaking a pad in an hour)
  • ⚠Severe abdominal pain that does not ease
  • ⚠Fever above 38°C / 100.4°F
  • ⚠Regular contractions before 37 weeks (preterm labour)
  • ⚠Reduced fetal movement — fewer than 10 kicks in 2 hours
  • ⚠Sudden swelling of face/hands + severe headache (preeclampsia)
  • ⚠Bright red bleeding (placental abruption or previa)

Week 34 — Frequently asked questions

Medically reviewed

Content aligned with ACOG, NHS UK and Mayo Clinic. Reviewed by Dr. Maria Rehman, MD (OB/GYN). This page is educational and does not replace personal medical advice — call your obstetrician for any concern.