At 32 weeks of pregnancy, the uterus is 500 times larger than it was before pregnancy. The 32nd week of pregnancy is also the time when the baby is intensively practicing the skills he needs to live on the other side of his stomach.

Contents:

  1. 32. week of pregnancy: how is your baby developing?
  2. 32. week of pregnancy: what's happening to you?
  3. 32. week of pregnancy: the most important recommendations

32. week of pregnancy: how is your baby developing?

A fetus in the 32nd week of pregnancy weighs 1.8 kg and its length is approximately 42-48 cm. Babies born in the 32nd week of pregnancy have a good chance of survival, as their lungs can expand on their own, and their surface area is large enough for oxygen to penetrate the blood.

The baby can already distinguish between bedtime and activity time, and when he is asleep, he dreams of dreams. The little boy is now intensively practicing the skills necessary to live without an umbilical cord: he moves his mouth as if sucking, swallows, makes breathing movements, and kicks and pushes himself with his elbows. Multiple fetuses at 32 weeks of gestation kill boredom by sucking their thumb. The baby's fingers, and those on the hands and feet, already have thin fingernails.

  • The most important stages of a baby's development in the belly

At 32 weeks of pregnancy, you may feel that your baby's movements have changed a bit: your movements are less frequent, but you feel them much more strongly. Because they are much stronger than before - the toddler already has stronger muscles, so he gives out stronger kicks.

The appearance of the skin has also changed: it is no longer as transparent as it was a few weeks ago. This is due to adipose tissue, which fills the subcutaneous space more and more densely. Over the last three weeks, its amount has increased from 3-4 percent. child's weight up to 10 percent.

  • How do baby's senses develop?

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32. week of pregnancy: what's happening to you?

Nobody will tell you on the bus or train that you did not give up your seat because they did not know you were pregnant - at this stage of pregnancy your belly is clearly visible. However, for you, it may be smaller or larger than for another mother, who is also in the 32nd week of pregnancy, because the size of the pregnant belly is an individual matter.

Your uterus fills almost the entire abdominal cavity and puts a lot of pressure on the diaphragm, so you oftenyou may run out of breath, especially when you are lying in bed.

  • How does a pregnant belly grow and when is it visible?

Many women in their 32nd week of pregnancy leak a thick yellowish fluid from their breasts. This is colostrum - a sign that your breasts are ready to feed. She's not here? Don't worry: it will definitely appear when your baby is born and ready for his first postpartum feed.

32. week of pregnancy: the most important recommendations

Between the 28th and 32nd week of pregnancy you should - in accordance with the recommendations of the Polish Gynecological Society - undergo obligatory tests: blood count, ultrasound, urine test, anti-Rh immune antibodies, as well as the pH of the vaginal discharge. If you haven't done them yet, be sure to contact your attending physician and get a referral.

  • What tests should be performed during pregnancy?

In the 32nd week of pregnancy, vaginal discharge may increase. However, if you have the impression that there is an abundance of discharge, consult your doctor to see if this is a symptom of infection or oozing amniotic fluid.

This is a good time to make the final decision in which hospital you will give birth and actually the last moment to start attending childbirth classes - if you delay with this, you may not be able to complete all the meetings before the birth.

  • How do birthing schools work?

In the 32nd week of pregnancy you may suffer from hunger pangs at night. In order not to empty the fridge at night, it is worth having a dinner rich in carbohydrates: pasta, cereals, bread - thanks to this, the blood glucose level will be high, and you will not feel like snacking.

It is worth wearing liners to protect your underwear from getting wet. The uterus puts pressure on the bladder, so urine may appear on your underwear when you exercise or when your abdominal muscles suddenly tense, for example when you sneeze.

  • Ailments in pregnancy: typical or disturbing?

You may have a lot of problems with balance now, as your growing belly has changed the center of gravity of your body. So better avoid activities that could make you fall over (e.g. running up to the bus).

The skin may be dry now due to fluctuating hormone levels. So you may feel itchy. However, if it is very severe, see your doctor for an assessment of whether the pruritus is caused by intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy.

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