Baby’s Key Development Milestones at Pregnancy Week 32
At pregnancy week 32, your little one is growing fast and may stretch out to 43cm, weighs about 1.9 kg and is now about the size of a medium pineapple. There is an increase in fat underneath his skin and it is now starting to look less transparent and more opaque. His fingernails and toenails have also developed and his skull is also now fully formed.
You may also have noticed that you can feel your baby’s movements less because instead of the violent kicking, now he is squirming. This is normal and just means that he is growing at a healthy rate, with little room left for him to move around.
He is now 32 weeks old and has likely assumed the head down position in preparation for D-day. Do not panic if he hasn’t turned as there is still time left for him to turn. If he is a boy, his testicles have descended from his abdomen into his scrotum. They may however wait until after birth to move to this position.
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Body Changes to Expect When You’re 32 Weeks Pregnant
Your tummy is bigger now and you may find that your belly button is sticking out. That should be no cause for alarm as it will snap back after delivery. At pregnancy week 32, your baby is pushing up against the diaphragm and you may experience shortness of breath and heart burns. Try propping up pillows to help with breathing and having smaller, more frequent meals instead of larger ones. This is a normal sign of pregnancy just like fatigue, mood swings, insomnia and, for some people, morning sickness even at this point in their pregnancy.
Pregnancy Week 32 Tips
Tip: At 32 weeks pregnant you ought to have begun your birthing preparation by now. Some of the things you should be getting in motion right now are:
- Choosing a gynaecologist to foresee the delivery
- Creating a birth plan with your labour and delivery preferences
- Whether you’re having a home or hospital birth
- Shopping for a maternity hospital in Kenya. You should take a walk around the hospital as the birth experience will be more pleasant if you are satisfied with your surroundings.
- Designating who will take you to hospital when you get into labor and checking their availability.
Have a clear plan about all of these, write it down, and share it with your birthing partner if possible.
Explore Malaica Maternity Hospital for Your Delivery
If you’re still shopping for a maternity hospital with delivery services in Nairobi, Malaica is committed to making your birth experience as smooth, safe, and empowering as possible, while honoring your birth plan. From when you come to us, we ensure you understand your birth preferences, answer your questions, and make you feel calm and fully supported so you can make confident and informed decisions.
Book a consultation with us today to understand how we can support you through delivery, one of life’s most transformative experiences, and postpartum care.
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