The fetus with 32 weeks' gestation, which corresponds to 8 months of pregnancy, moves a lot because there is still some space in the uterus, but as it grows, this space decreases and the mother will begin to notice the movements of the baby less.
At 32 weeks of gestation, the fetus's eyes remain open, moving toward the light when awake, and also blinking. In this period, the ears are the main connection of the fetus with the outside world, being able to hear several sounds.
Development of the fetus at 32 weeks
The fetus at 32 weeks of gestation can hear distinct sounds, not just vibrations, and brain growth is very noticeable during this period. In addition, the bones continue to get harder, except those of the skull. At this stage, the nails have grown enough to reach the tips of the fingers.
The amniotic fluid swallowed by the baby passes through the stomach and intestines, and the residues of this digestion are gradually being stored in the baby's colon forming meconium, which will be the baby's first stool.
At 32 weeks, the baby already has the most tuned hearing, a defined hair color, the heart beats approximately 150 times a minute and when he is awake the eyes are open, they move towards the light and they can blink.
Although the baby is more likely to survive outside the womb, he can not yet be born because he is very thin and still needs to continue to grow.
Size and photos of the fetus at 32 weeks' gestation
The size of the fetus at 32 weeks gestation is approximately 41 centimeters measured from the head to the heel and its weight is about 1, 100 kg.
Changes in the 32 weeks pregnant woman
Changes in the 32-week-old woman include an increase in the navel that can be noticed even through clothing, and swelling of the legs and feet, especially at the end of the day.
To prevent swelling, avoid excessive salt, put your feet up as much as possible, avoid tight clothing and shoes, drink about 2 liters of water a day, and do physical activity such as walking or yoga, to avoid excessive weight gain.
From these weeks of pregnancy, shortness of breath may occur with greater intensity, as the uterus now presses the lungs. In addition, there may also be a dark line from the navel to the intima, which is caused by hormonal changes. However, this line should become clearer until it disappears, usually in the first few months after delivery.
Also, cramps may start to become more and more frequent, but they are a kind of training for labor.
Tea from raspberry leaves can be taken from the 32 weeks of gestation to help tone the muscles of the uterus, facilitating labor. Learn how to prepare this home remedy.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
