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.