Pregnancy Week 32 – Chance For The Leakage Of Amniotic Fluid

By this time, you enter into the phase where any indication or pain can be the labor pains.

So, from this week onwards, you should be very careful in each and every thing that is happening with you.

There are some changes that take place in you and your baby during this week.

What are the physical changes that occur in your body during pregnancy week 32?

You must be very careful about lightheadedness during these last weeks of pregnancy.

Your blood tends to pool in your lower limbs thus resulting in low cranial blood pressure. So, it is better to watch out for the head conditions and get up for small walk after sitting for prolonged periods.

Are you beginning to waddle? Relaxin is the pregnancy hormone, mainly responsible for the softening of hip joints that make you to move differently. Large uterus does not support your walk and it discards your posture and causes you to have swayback look.

During this period, you should be aware of some potential complications such as placenta previa. This is a very serious condition, but it is most common in pregnant women who have more than one child. In this condition, the placenta blocks or slightly blocks the cervix.

The pressure of your baby on the placenta can lead to painless bleeding during the last trimester of your pregnancy. If there is complete obstruction, then it needs a cesarean section.

Another condition you should be aware of is abruption placenta in which some part of the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus. This condition can lead to mild pain and also bleeding. If you experience any of these conditions, it is very essential to call your doctor.

By this time, your uterus is about 5 inches above your navel and is pushing your organs every way leading to constipation, heartburn, breathlessness and indigestion.

Regular prenatal visits are very important during this time. Regular screening of your blood pressure, urine, and any swelling that may develop are very important.

But, if you experience any symptoms like sudden weight gain, headaches, swelling in your hands or face and any vision changes, then these are the signs of pre eclampsia. This condition can cause high blood pressure and protein in your urine.

Make sure that if you experience any of these conditions, immediately call your care provider. This condition can affect both you and your baby.

Few indicators that indicate as they are real contractions are: diarrhea, dropping of your baby, weight loss, high blood pressure, upset stomach and increase in frequency of contractions.

Care you need to take during pregnancy week 32:

• Drink more and more water and fluids.
• Consume adequate fiber to ease the constipation and take frequent and small meals to reduce the heartburn and also indigestion.

What are the changes that occur in the fetus during pregnancy week 32?

• By this time, your baby is about the size of 18.9 inches long and weighs up to 4 pounds.
• Your amazing baby now develops sensitivity to the temperature, which means if you keep a hot pad on your belly, immediately you will get a swift kick.
• By this week, your baby will have matured lungs and a strong immune system.
• Your baby can move the head to the side, but when the baby becomes large, the movements will slowly decrease.
• If your baby is a boy, then the testicles have moved into the scrotum.

Fact for pregnancy week 32:

Do you know about premature rupture of membranes (PROM)? About 15% of the pregnant women can experience this condition. More likely, your water will break at some point during the labor, generally between 4-7 centimeters dilation. Even if your water breaks early, you will experience a slow leakage.

If you notice any increase in the discharge or you notice a sudden attack of incontinence, consult your practitioner immediately to know whether or not your water has broken.

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