Baby girl at 32 weeks! 4D ultrasound at the office. ♥️ she was hiding behind her hand! 😊
WeMoms
9 Apr 2024
My baby at 32 weeks of pregnancy
Your Baby
at 32 Weeks
As big as a cantaloupe
Length
17
Weight
4
At 32 weeks, your baby, now about the size of a melon, measures between 16 and 17+ inches and could grow up to one full inch this week.
Weighing around 4¼ pounds, your baby continues to gain weight at a rate of about half a pound a week.
What's new this week?
Baby's Change Overview
Your baby can now detect odors, showcasing the maturation of their olfactory senses.
Space is becoming limited, leading to less room for ample movements, yet you'll still feel regular activity.
Many babies are now in their birthing position. If not, there's still time for adjustments.
Open 3D Baby to see all changes
- Brain and Sensory Skills: The brain is enhancing all five senses, allowing your baby to open and close their eyes in response to wakefulness and sleep.
Lung Maturity: Lungs are mature enough for breathing on their own, albeit with medical support if born at this stage.
Bone Strength: Bones are storing essential minerals, while the skull remains flexible for birth.
Liver Development: The liver is fully developed, ready to perform its vital functions post-birth.
Your baby is practicing breathing movements. You might feel strong kicks as the space in the womb gets tighter. The baby’s position is checked to ensure they are head down for birth.
Juliette, Midwife for 8+ years
Helping baby's development
- Attend Breastfeeding Classes Together: Learn about breastfeeding challenges and techniques as a team, preparing for supportive roles post-birth.
Hospital Bag Packing Race: Make a game out of packing for the hospital to engage your partner actively in the preparation process.
Practice Babywearing: Experiment with different carriers and wraps to find what’s comfortable, enhancing early bonding opportunities.
Enjoy Date Nights: Spend quality time together before your family grows, cherishing these moments of togetherness.
Read and Learn Together: Encourage your partner to read about childbirth and baby care, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Be a Listening Ear: Share your pregnancy experiences and emotions, fostering a supportive and understanding partnership.
Prepare for Labor Together: Attend childbirth classes, discussing fears and expectations to ensure you're both ready for the big day.
Create a Partner Kit for Labor: Pack snacks, books, and entertainment to make the labor experience as comfortable as possible for your partner.
Top Asked Questions
What is my baby's sleep pattern like, and how does it compare to mine?
At 32 weeks, your baby has sleep cycles similar to yours, including periods of rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM sleep.
Can my baby recognize my scent or the scent of familiar people?
Yes, by 32 weeks, your baby can recognize and respond to scents, including your scent and those of people they are frequently exposed to.
How does my baby's bone development progress at 32 weeks?
By 32 weeks, your baby's bones are hardening and becoming more solid. Their skeletal system is continuing to develop.
What is the significance of my baby's lung development?
Lung development is crucial at 32 weeks, as your baby's lungs are producing surfactant, a substance that helps them inflate and deflate properly after birth.
All I need to know
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Keri
16 Jun 2023
32 weeks 5 days. Baby girl is small at 4pounds 1 ounce. Love those chubby little cheeks 🥰💕🩷💜😍
Lucinda
What is her percentile do you know?
27 Mar 2024
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Keri
34 percentile
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CC
26 Apr 2023
Ultrasound tech said my baby is measuring 4 days behind because she weighs 3lbs and 12oz at 32 weeks ... but i thought 3/4lbs was perfect for 32 weeks and i JUST turned 32 weeks today .. im confused
Anna
Every time I had a growth scan, my baby was exactly where all the pregnancy apps told me he should be, but my doctors would tell me he’s a little behind. They go by something else. They’re comparing them to other babies I think. Regardless, they’re healthy babies just a little smaller :)
27 Mar 2024
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Mekayla
Girl the same thing literally just happened to me
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scout
2 Jan 2023
Almost 32 weeks pregnant so excited but nervous what week did you guys have your baby
✨📍Meek📍✨
40 weeks and 1 day
27 Mar 2024
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Tysha
40,39,41,39 and I want this one out by 37-38 weeks lol
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Sydney
10 Nov 2022
Baby is measuring 32 weeks and 6 days and almost 5lbs at 30 weeks and 6 days. Lord help me
Sydney
I’m asking myself the same question so I can stop😂
27 Mar 2024
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Jasmine
10 Aug 2022
32 weeks today 🙌☺️🎀💓 at my apt baby is measuring 4 pounds which is good for the weeks i am 😆😁
Amanda⭐️
🥳😄😄😄😉
27 Mar 2024
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Sharnell
You’re almost at the finish line mamas🥰💕🌸
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Morgan
7 Jul 2022
My beautiful baby girl at 32 weeks! Weighing 5 pounds 3 ounces, in the 99th percentile!
Jhada
what does the percentile mean?
27 Mar 2024
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Morgan
That she is big for her GA, but I am not surprised at all my son was the same and came 2 weeks early on his own
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Phelicia
22 May 2022
Born at 32 weeks three weeks ago today. Definitely a momma's boy ❤️❤️❤️
blessing🧸🧸🧸🧸
Congratulations
27 Mar 2024
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blessing🧸🧸🧸🧸
Such a beautiful baby
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Nohemi
3 May 2022
32 weeks! Csection at 39! I cannot wait for our date baby boy💙 I hope you fall in love with me just I have these past 32 weeks 🥰❤️
Imani
You look amazing 😍
27 Mar 2024
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ileen
4 Dec 2021
If I’m 31 weeks but the baby is measuring 32 does that mean I’m really 32 weeks I’m confused🤣
Toni
They never change the original due date that was guesstimated but I have the same issue. My due date is March 1st and they keep pushing it back every time I go to the docs. I am now at 2/22/22 as the estimated due date lol. They say that the initial estimate remains but could come sooner.
27 Mar 2024
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ileen
I see. Thank you❤️
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