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Week 32
How Big is the Baby at 32
Weeks Pregnant?
Your baby continues to put on weight during
pregnancy at 32 weeks, and is now almost 4 pounds. By 32 weeks pregnant your
baby is also just under 19 inches long.
Your Baby's Growth and Development
By 32
weeks pregnant your baby now has toenails and fingernails to complement her
frame, though it will probably be a while before your baby requires an official
pedicure or manicure.
Your baby continues to grow strong and put on
weight during pregnancy at 32 weeks and in the upcoming weeks.
Your Growth and Development
By pregnancy
32 weeks the total volume of blood circulating in your body is about 40 to 50
percent higher than it was before you became pregnant. This added blood volume
helps accommodate your fetus. You are probably still gaining about one pound per
week during pregnancy 32 weeks. Some women find they are experiencing more
shortness of breath at this time during their pregnancy. Be sure you avoid
overexertion and take time to rest during the day.
You might start
experiencing pain in your buttocks and lower back among other places by
pregnancy week 32 as your center of gravity shifts. Take care when walking to
avoid unnecessary falls or slips!
Changes in You
If you are having twins,
during pregnancy week 32 your uterus would probably be the same size it would be
at 40 weeks in a singleton pregnancy! In a single pregnancy the uterus typically
measures about 5 inches above the belly button now. The increasing size of your
uterus can contribute to heartburn and indigestion as well as a sense of
breathlessness during pregnancy.
At this point you should make an effort
to drink lots of water as you continue your pregnancy week by week and consume
foods high in fiber to help combat constipation, which is typically during late
pregnancy. As you continue to grow your hips will start to expand and your
ligaments will stretch to help prepare your body for labor.
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