Third Trimester

Week 32 of Pregnancy

At 32 weeks, babies born now have a 95%+ survival rate with specialist care.

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Size of a

Jicama

42.4cm

Length

42.4cm

Weight

1.7kg

Highlight

At 32 weeks, babies born now have a 95%+ survival rate with specialist care.

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Baby's Development

  • Toenails and fingernails are fully grown.
  • The lungs are nearly mature.
  • Your baby is practising breathing movements regularly.
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How You Might Feel

  • Increased Braxton Hicks - your uterus is practising for labour.
  • Sciatica (shooting pain down the leg) is common.
  • Swelling in the face, hands or feet should always be reported to your midwife.
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Tips This Week

  • Report any sudden swelling, headaches or visual disturbances - these can be signs of pre-eclampsia.
  • Take a tour of your birth centre or hospital.
  • Finalise your birth plan.