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32nd Week of Pregnancy

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Baby Development at 32 Weeks Pregnant

You might notice a change in your baby's movements this week, as he becomes more crowded in your uterus.

 
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Baby's Growth and Development When You're 32 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby is spending quite a bit of his time practicing the skills he'll need after birth, such as sucking, swallowing, and breathing. Other changes during your 32nd week of pregnancy include:

  • Your baby weighs about 4 pounds and is almost 11 1/2 inches long from crown to rump, or the length of a small watermelon.
  • Lanugo, the soft, downy hair that insulates your baby, continues to fall off this week.
  • You might notice a change in your baby's movements this week, as he becomes more crowded in your uterus.
  • Kicks and movements might seem less powerful.
  • Be sure you monitor your baby's movements from time to time, especially if you think you've noticed a decrease in activity. The 10-Kick Count can help.
  • Your baby's skin is no longer see-through. It looks more like yours.
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