How does my baby grow at 32 weeks?

At 32 weeks, your baby is around 42.4cm and usually weighs over 1.6kg.

Around this time, your baby might be rotating around into a head-down position. This is known as the cephalic position, as it is the best position when it comes to birth. It’s okay if they haven’t rotated yet; they still have plenty of time to move, and you might feel these movements much more pronounced than they have been so far as the baby wriggles in your tummy with less and less space.

Your baby is maturing rapidly, having a massive growth spurt compared to last week. They’re growing in size and putting on weight, ready to become a newborn baby.

What are the pregnancy symptoms at 32 weeks?

Over the next 4 weeks, you’ll start noticing a weight change. You’ll gain around 450g a week as your baby puts on fat. Your baby needs the extra fat to help regulate their temperature when they’re born.

What else do I need to know about being 32 weeks pregnant?

At this stage, continue monitoring your baby's movements and attend regular prenatal check-ups with your healthcare provider. These help to ensure that both you and your baby are healthy and progressing well. This may well be the last week for aeroplane travel because of the increased risk of an early labour, and do keep in mind that flying at this time can be very tiring. The best time for any trips abroad is probably early-to-mid pregnancy, before you reach the end of the six-month mark.

Also, make sure you’ve had any vaccinations you need as you start preparing for labour and childbirth.

What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Two Weeks?

Pregnancy symptoms and your baby bump’s growth when you’re at 32 weeks.