What is happening in week 32
Doctors count pregnancy weeks from the first day of your last period, so week 32 sits in the third trimester (week 28 until birth). That is about 8 weeks to go until week 40, and about 7.4 months by a rough conversion. At about 42.4cm in week 32 the baby is likely head down.
Your baby
The NHS guide gives about 42.4cm, a bunch of celery, and says the baby gains around 1kg of fat over the next 4 weeks. It is likely head down, but there is still time to turn.
Your body
Extra tiredness and a waddling walk are common as your balance changes. Swollen hands and feet, heartburn and sleep problems can continue.
This week’s to-do
- Rest during the day when you can.
- Movements should continue at the same rate until birth; keep noticing the pattern.
- Ask your doctor about birth options.
When to call
Call your doctor or hospital as soon as possible if the baby’s movement pattern changes or stops, or if you have any bleeding.
Chaitanya Hospital in Kadapa, near RTC Bus Stand, Simhapuri Colony, provides delivery and emergency care 24/7. Our antenatal check-ups team can answer questions about your own pregnancy.
Use the week-by-week guide to jump to your week, or the due date calculator to work out your dates. Timings for scans and tests come from NHS guidance in the UK and can differ from your doctor’s schedule, so always follow your own doctor’s advice. This page is educational and not a substitute for a doctor.
Sources
Text on this page is paraphrased from the sources above. Sizes are averages and vary between babies.