32 weeks of pregnancy
The baby weighs 1.8 kilograms and is 40 centimeters long. The placenta weighs 380 grams. Thanks to developed lungs and a relatively strong immune system, 90% of babies born at 32 weeks survive. By this time, the baby has usually turned head down. You know this because its movements are now felt most strongly in the upper abdomen.
Placing something warm on your stomach can help the baby react to the temperature change.
Your gait may become unsteady and wobbly, as the pregnancy hormone relaxin makes your hip joints more flexible. Your back, arched by the increased weight, can also affect your gait. You may be bothered by hemorrhoids. Avoid constipation. Your doctor can recommend a remedy.
Finding a comfortable sleeping position becomes increasingly difficult.
Try sleeping on your left side to reduce pressure on your bladder. Sleeping on your stomach is not recommended, especially for heavier women.
If uterine contractions become regular and painful, you should consult your doctor or midwife. This could be a sign of preterm labor.