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A change in the mother's body at 32 weeks of pregnancy
Doctor's advice about 32 weeks pregnancy
Maternal and fetal health at 32 weeks
The baby is now the size of a bean. Your baby will take up more space in the uterus, weigh about 1.7kg and be about 42.5 cm long from head to heel. A fetus at 32 weeks of age would have survived outside the uterus if she gave birth now.
The baby's final lines are now complete: The baby's lashes, eyebrows and hair on his head become clear. The hair that has covered the baby's body from the beginning of the 6th month of pregnancy gradually falls off, although some hair may remain on the baby's shoulder and back at birth.
To meet the mother's needs and development needs of a 32-week-old fetus, the amount of blood in the mother's body has increased by 40-50% since the mother became pregnant. The uterus pushes up close to the diaphragm and the tightness of the womb can make it difficult for the mother to breathe and heartburn. To help alleviate this discomfort, try sleeping on a pillow and eating small meals more often.
You may experience lower back pain like it did in the early stages of pregnancy. If you do, tell your doctor right away, especially if you haven't had back pain before as it could be a sign of preterm birth .
Assuming it's not a preterm birth, it could be due to uterine growth and hormonal changes leading to back pain. The enlargement of the uterus will shift the center of the mother's body, stretch and weaken the abdominal muscles, thereby changing the posture and stretching the back.
Hormonal changes during pregnancy also loosen the joints and ligaments that attach the pelvis to the spine. This can make mom feel less stable and cause pain when she walks, stands, sits for long periods, curls up in bed, gets up from a low chair or bath, bends over or lifts things. object.
The risk of preterm birth continues this month. Here's a reminder of the signs and symptoms of preterm birth:
A constriction of the uterus may not be painful but feels like a tightening in the abdomen
The contractions are accompanied by back pain or a feeling of heaviness in the lower pelvis and upper thigh
Change in vaginal discharge: spotting or bleeding, vaginal discharge, or thick, blood-stained discharge.
If you find yourself having more than 6 contractions in an hour and each lasting at least 45 seconds, contact your doctor or go to the hospital even if the contractions don't cause pain. This is especially important if the mother has vaginal bleeding and is accompanied by abdominal cramps or pain.
Ask your doctor or friends, neighbors, co-workers, who have children for a referral to a trusted pediatrician. Sometimes shortness of breath can be a sign of low iron, so see your doctor to be sure.
After the 32nd week, your doctor may ask you to visit every two weeks to more closely monitor your progress and baby's development. You can be examined for the following things, depending on your specific needs and doctor's examination:
Measure your weight and blood pressure
Measure the amount of protein and sugar in the urine
Measure the heart rate of the fetus
Measure the size and position of the fetus using external palpation (external sensation)
Measure the height from the base of the uterus
Check for varicose veins, swollen hands and feet
Group B streptococcal test
Consider any symptoms your mother has experienced, especially unusual symptoms
You should make a list of questions or issues you want to discuss with your doctor.
1. Yoga
If you want to do yoga for pregnant women , this intention is very good for your health as long as you take certain precautions. Yoga helps moms breathe and relaxes, which in turn can help mothers regulate the physical needs of pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and motherhood. Yoga practice can calm both mind and body, reduce the physical and emotional stress of the mother's body during pregnancy and especially at the 32nd week of pregnancy. Take a yoga class before Birth is also a great way to meet other mothers and help each other through pregnancy.
2. Treat foot fungus
If you have toenail fungus, it's better to treat it with ointment than with medicine. When applied, the drug will not be able to enter the mother's bloodstream and harm the fetus.
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