Third trimester
Week 32 of Pregnancy
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About the size of a jicama
16.7 in · 42.4 cm · 3.75 lb · 1.70 kg (head to heel)
Your baby this week
- The baby practices breathing amniotic fluid — you may feel it as gentle, regular movements.
- The fine lanugo begins to shed.
- Toenails and fingernails reach the tips of the toes and fingers.
What you may be feeling
- Stronger Braxton Hicks
- Trouble sleeping
- Colostrum leakage
Gentle tips for this week
- This is a good week to draft a birth preferences sheet and discuss it with your provider.
- Prenatal visits typically run every two weeks from week 28 to 36.
Common question for week 32
What is practice breathing?
Rehearsal for life outside: the baby moves amniotic fluid in and out of the lungs, exercising the breathing muscles. On ultrasound it looks like a steady flutter; some parents feel it as rhythmic pulses.
Every pregnancy is different. Sizes are averages, symptoms vary widely, and none of this replaces the guidance of your own provider.