Week 32 of Pregnancy

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Your 32nd Week

Your midwife will be monitoring your baby's position in the uterus.
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1. The baby's movements are mainly from side to side, and you won't know where to expect the kicks to come from.
2. The skin starts to look pinker and less translucent.
3. Creases can be seen in the skin of the wrists and the palms of the hands.
4. At 32 weeks the average crown to heel length is 15.7 in (39.9 cm) and the average weight is 2.9 lb (1.3 kg).
5. Increasing layers of fat and muscle are rounding out the baby's body, and she looks a little less skinny.
1. The baby's movements are mainly from side to side, and you won't know where to expect the kicks to come from.
6. The baby is likely to be near her maximum length now, since her bones have almost reached their full pre-birth growth.
The baby's movements are mainly from side to sideThe skin starts to look pinker and less translucent.Creases can be seen in the skin of the wrists and the palms of the hands.At 32 weeks the average crown to heel length is 15.7 inIncreasing layers of fat and muscle are rounding out the baby's bodyThe baby is likely to be near her maximum length now
The baby has not settled into her final birth position just yet, but an assessment of how she's lying will be made at every routine checkup. There's still room in the uterus for your baby to exercise her limbs and she's getting much stronger and more active. You'll know all about it! As your belly gets bigger, it may become more difficult to be very active and to get comfortable when you're sitting or lying down.
ultrasound of human fetus 31 weeks and 1 day
Natural and Home Births

You are 31 Weeks and 1 Day Pregnant

Your baby todayThe amount of amniotic fluid within the uterus is at its maximum over the next two weeks but will subsequently start to reduce gradually. Measurements of the four deepest pockets of amniotic fluid can add up to 6-8 in, allowing space for your baby to move. read more
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Expecting Multiples

You are 31 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant

Your baby todayYour baby's hand coordination continues to improve as her brain is better able to make sense of the feedback it receives. The eyes will often open but only for short periods at a time, reducing the chance of a stray finger coming too close. read more
ultrasound of human fetus 31 weeks and 3 days
Third Trimester

You are 31 Weeks and 3 Days Pregnant

Your baby todayHere the umbilical cord is seen lying over the baby's shoulder and next to the wrist. This is very common, in fact at some time every baby will have the umbilical cord lying close, especially during these next few weeks while the baby frequently changes position. read more