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32 Weeks Pregnant

At 32 weeks, the baby practises breathing and many babies start turning head down.
Baby is about the size ofA jicama
LengthAbout 42.4 cm
WeightAbout 1.7 kg
Week 32 of 40, third trimester8 weeks to go

Your baby at 32 weeks

The baby is practising breathing movements and has toenails. Many babies turn head down between now and 36 weeks, ready for birth.

Your body at 32 weeks

Braxton Hicks contractions may become more frequent. You may feel more uncomfortable as the baby takes up more room.

Your checklist this week

  • Ask whether a growth scan is recommended for you.
  • Learn about your birth options and pain relief.
  • Keep contacting your maternity unit straight away if movements reduce.
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When to call your doctor

  • Bleeding from your vagina
  • Severe pain in your tummy
  • A bad headache, blurred vision or sudden swelling
  • Fluid leaking from your vagina
  • Fever, or pain when you pass urine
  • Later in pregnancy, your baby moving less than usual

In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

Based on ACOG and NHS guidance. Sizes are averages: every baby grows at its own pace.