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Week 32

What's Happening To Your Body

Now is a good time to check with your health care provider to make sure you'll be ready for delivery. They'll monitor your blood pressure, urine, swelling and any fluctuations in weight or unusual symptoms.

This is also a good time to start packing a hospital bag to be ready for the big day. Even though the average pregnancy term is 40 weeks, there is some variation (and remember, your due date is just an estimate!), so it's always good to be ready.

Braxton Hicks contractions, or the contractions that your body will naturally produce in order to prepare for delivery, will begin by the start of this week, if not earlier. The differences between Braxton Hicks contractions and labor contractions are that Braxton Hicks contractions won't increase in length or intensity (they usually last around 30 seconds), shouldn't be painful, and will most likely happen at irregular intervals. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any other questions about pre-labor contractions and actual labor contractions.

What's Happening To Your Baby

Your baby is the size of a head of bok choy. Your baby measures approximately 16.7 inches (42.4 cm) long from head to heel and weighs 4 pounds (1.8 kg). Your baby has increased its chances of survival greatly. If born before this week, your child may experience problems sucking or nursing.

Although your baby is now sleeping for the majority of the day, movement will increase greatly, and fetal kicks will become more frequent.

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