Pregnancy Week 32
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The legs, the arms and the body of the baby continue to develop, and he is finnaly proportionally developed. He weights around 1800 grams and has almost 40.5 centimeters. The fetus looks just like a newborn.
[edit] What Happens to the Fetus During Week 32
The baby might not move as much as before. This is normal, because the space inside the uterus is becoming less winder as he grows. As long as the woman feels he is active at times, everything is in order. The baby still has a lot to grow until birth.
Internal organs continue to maturate and the fetus eliminates water through the urinary sachet. This is a good exercises for the real urination after birth.
A baby that is born now has very high survival chances, but under medical care, because the will have to stay in an incubator until he has enough fats under the skin to keep him warm.
[edit] Changes in the Woman's Life During Week 32
The woman has probably gained around 1.300 - 1.800 kilos this month. During the last trimester, she will gain about 450 grams each week, since the baby has an accelerated growth in weight before birth.
There might be a larger mucus quantity eliminated. The enlarged uterus presses on the diaphragm, and the lack of air is a common sensation. This will be solved when the baby `falls` into to pelvic region, 2 or 3 weeks before birth. The baby fills up the abdominal area.
Swollen legs are common during the last trimester. However, if the face starts to swell, if you start having headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, you should see the doctor at once. These are are symptoms of preeclampsia, a condition which needs to be closely monitored by the medic and that can lead to serious pregnancy problems and even death if left unattended.
