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Pregnancy: 32 weeks
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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How the child grows:
Your child weighs 1, 7 kg, and his height is 42 cm. You gain about 0.5 kg per week, and about half of this weight goes to the baby. He already has nails on his fingers and toes and real hair. Her skin becomes soft and smooth, as he develops fatty tissue.
Important: the development of each child is strictly individual. Our information is designed to give you an idea of the development of the fetus.
Changes of the future mother
In view of the growing needs of your child, your blood volume increased by 40 to 50 percent from the beginning of pregnancy. In combination with an enlarged uterus, you may develop shortness of breath and heartburn. To reduce discomfort, try sleeping on a high pillow and making small, but frequent meals.
If you have back pain, tell your doctor, as this may be a sign of premature birth. Back pain is not always a symptom of premature birth, it can be caused by uterine growth and hormonal changes. The increasing uterus displaces the center of gravity, stretching and loosening the abdominal muscles, and changes the position and pressure on the back. Hormonal changes in pregnancy contribute to the weakening of the joints and ligaments, which causes pain and discomfort.
Who can attend during childbirth?
Childbirth is a very intimate process and the decision of who will attend will depend solely on you. When deciding, consider the following factors:
- There is no one right decision. In a recent BabyCenter survey, 44 percent of pregnant women reported that they preferred not to see anyone in the delivery room, except their partner and medical staff, while 37 percent said they would like to see another of their relatives; 16 percent said they wanted to see a friend and only 3 percent of respondents insist on the presence of a trainer or a carer for caring for the woman in labor.
- Some husbands or partners experience embarrassment or unwillingness to attend childbirth. Take into account the wishes of relatives.
- You can get under the pressure of the mother or mother-in-law, who aspire to be present at the birth of grandchildren - regardless of your wishes. In any case, remember that the process of giving birth is an intimate process, and you decide who should attend.
- In fact, some studies show that in women, accompanied by the support of relatives during childbirth, the process itself lasts faster, while the parturient woman and the newborn are less likely to develop complications.
This week's activity: Your friends and relatives will want to help you as much as possible while giving birth. Make a list of the necessary cases and those who want to help in order to avoid chaos in the future.
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