8 Months Pregnant — Weeks 31 to 35
Month eight is about position and preparation: growth scans, the birth plan, and the bag by the door. In weeks that is 31 through 35, or days 217 to 251 of the 280-day count. The table below gives every week in the range with its fruit comparison and weight, so you can see exactly where the growth happens.
Week by week
| Week | Size | Weight | Trimester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | a coconut | about 24.5 g | 3rd |
| 32 | a jicama | about 26 g | 3rd |
| 33 | a pineapple | about 27.7 g | 3rd |
| 34 | a cantaloupe | about 29.4 g | 3rd |
| 35 | a honeydew melon | about 31.1 g | 3rd |
Appointments in this stretch
| Window | Appointment | What it checks |
|---|---|---|
| 34–36 wks | Group B strep swab | A simple swab that protects the baby during delivery. |
| 37–40 wks | Weekly checkups | Position checks, growth checks and the birth plan in earnest. |
Frequently asked
How many weeks is 8 months pregnant?
Weeks 31 to 35 — day 217 to day 251 of the 280-day count. Months are a convention rather than a medical unit: four weeks makes ten "months", which is why a 40-week pregnancy is described as nine months.
What trimester is month 8?
The 3rd trimester throughout.
How big is the baby in month 8?
About a coconut at the start of the month and a honeydew melon by the end. Weight goes from about 24.5 g to about 31.1 g across those weeks.