What happens in the 32th week of pregnancy? Your baby weighs between 3.5 and 4 pounds and measures about 17 to 18 inches stretched out - about the size of a squash. Your acrobat may be standing on her head now: Most babies settle in the head-down, or vertex, position by this week. Ideally, she'll stay put until you give birth.
Your baby in the 32th week of pregnancy:
- By the 32nd week of pregnancy, both mother and baby are preparing for labor and delivery
-Your baby's height is 16.7 inches and weighs 3.75 pounds
- The baby is gaining a lot of weight and during last seven weeks, the mother will gain about a pound a week, but nearly half of it will go straight to the baby
- The baby now has nails on her toes and fingers, and she or he has real hair
- The hair is becoming thicker with each passing week, and you may even be able to see it on an ultrasound
- Your little ones breathing movements change from the short staccato bursts of only 10 seconds long to a more regular and rhythmic pattern that'll eventually churn out 40 breaths per minute
- These breathing lessons encourage the lungs to produce more surfactant, the protein that will help the lungs expand after birth and that is essential for healthy lung development
- The adrenal organs, placed on top of the kidneys, are hard at working beginning to pump out cortisol, which will in turn help empower more surfactant production
- Lanugo is continuing to shed, leaving only small patches of fuzz on the shoulders and back
- Your baby is sleeping approximately 90 to 95 percent of the day
- Most of the wrinkles are disappearing, especially on the face, as more fat is deposited under his or her skin
- Your baby will begin to settle in the head-down position, as the birth is fast approaching
- If you are having multiples, your babies are slowing down in gaining weight
Your body in the 32th week of pregnancy:
When you're pregnant at 32 weeks, Braxton-Hicks contractions are probably becoming more common. If these contractions or your impending birth have you feeling anxious, talk with a friend or female relative—just tell them that scary birth stories are off-limits! You don't need to hear them.
Your body has changed drastically, from your belly button to your breasts. If your belly button is becoming an "outie" now,, don't worry because it will go back in after birth. If your breasts are feeling heavy or causing your back to ache, make sure that you're wearing a well-fitting bra.
Dehydration is a concern during pregnancy. Staying hydrated with lots of water and eating healthy foods can help you feel your best when you're 32 weeks pregnant.
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