The Baby’s Development – Week 34

January 28th, 2007
    Week 34 baby

  • Approximate length 16 to 18 inches, weight 4 to 5 pounds.
  • His arms and legs are continuing to fill out from fat accumulation. He’s dimpling at his elbows and knees and forming creases around his wrists and neck.
  • The percentage of fat on his body is 8%, compared with only 1% of his body weight at 20 weeks. At birth, his body fat will be about 15%, helping him to keep warm.

Source: Valley Medical Center, Weekly Parenting Email

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3 Responses to “The Baby’s Development – Week 34”

  1. Bill Ackley Says:
    January 31st, 2007 at 4:18 pm

    He looks just like you!

  2. Matt Says:
    January 31st, 2007 at 4:31 pm

    Ah, he’s just drawn that way :D .

  3. Erika G. Says:
    January 9th, 2009 at 9:49 am

    This is so late to answer. LOL. I am at 34 weeks and 4 days and my baby girl already weighs 6 pounds. :D . I am happy for you both, even though I am, at least, a year late.

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