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Third Trimester
Week 32 of pregnancy
Your baby is the size of a pineapple.
Length: 42.4 cm / 16.7 in · Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.75 lbs
Baby at 32 weeks
- Baby usually head-down by now.
- Storing iron, calcium, phosphorus.
- Skin getting smooth + chubby.
What you may feel
- Heartburn.
- Shortness of breath.
- Possible Braxton Hicks.
- Nausea returns for some.
This week’s checklist
- Hospital bag started.
- Birth plan reviewed with partner.
- Eat small frequent meals.
Key milestone
Baby usually settles head-down.
Doctor / midwife visits
No specific appointment.
Top foods this week
Educational only — not medical advice. Always consult your midwife or GP. Sources: NICE NG201 antenatal care, NICE NG207 inducing labour, NHS, RCOG. Read the full medical disclaimer.