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Trimester 3

Week 32

About the size of

a squash

~42.4 cm~1702 g

Averages only: a scan is the only way to know your baby’s size.

Your baby this week

Most babies have turned head-down by now, though many still turn later. Toenails and fingernails are complete.

What you may feel

Shortness of breath peaks. Sleeping through the night is now unusual.

This week, try

Nap when you can. Fighting through exhaustion now does not bank anything for later.

Weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, as your care team counts them. Written by The Childhood Journal’s team from standard prenatal references. Not yet reviewed by a clinician: our scientific board is being formed. General information, never an assessment of your pregnancy.

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