3rd trimester · Week 32
32 weeks pregnant
Practice breathing and a possible head-down turn
Toenails are usually present. Many fetuses are already head-down; others turn later. Tdap is often given in this window if not already received.
How big is your baby at 32 weeks?
- Length
- 42.4 cm
- Weight
- 1,700 g
- Size
- Leek
On average about 42.4 cm long and 1,700 g. Size comparison: Leek.
These are averages; every baby grows at their own pace.
How is your baby developing at 32 weeks?
The layers of skin are more complete. The fetus swallows more amniotic fluid. Length is often about 42–43 cm; weight near 1.7 kg. Periods of quiet sleep last longer.
What changes in your body at 32 weeks?
Shortness of breath when climbing stairs is common. You may feel jabs under the ribs if the head is down and the feet are high — or the reverse.
Tips for this week
If the baby is breech, your clinician may discuss waiting, external cephalic version later, or birth options — do not try to “fix” position with unverified internet methods. Keep noting movements. Group B strep testing is usually closer to 36–37 weeks.
