Third Trimester
32 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is the size of a Squash 🫑
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Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Squash
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Length
42.4 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
Third
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Week
32 of 40
🌱 Baby Development at Week 32
Baby is practicing breathing movements 30-40% of the time. Toenails and fingernails are fully formed. Lanugo continues falling off. Baby is likely head-down by now. Most organ systems except lungs are fully mature.
Practicing breathing 30-40% of timeMost organs fully mature (except lungs)Likely head-down
🤱 Common Symptoms
●Increased Braxton Hicks
●Pelvic pressure
●Shortness of breath improves when baby drops
●Frequent bathroom trips
●Trouble finding comfortable sleep position
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- Iron-rich foods for final weeks
- Dates (eating 6/day from 36 weeks onward may ease labor)
- Raspberry leaf tea often starts around 32-34 weeks
🏃♀️ Exercise Tips
- Pelvic rocking to encourage head-down position
- Hands and knees position
- Swimming for pressure relief
🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments
32-week prenatal visitFetal position check — ideally head-down now
🔬 Hormone Changes
Oxytocin receptors increase dramatically. Relaxin continues loosening the birth canal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our medical team