
40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast Week 32 Digestive Tract
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Jul 19, 2024 At 32 weeks, your little one is growing fast, now the size of a cantaloupe! Discover how their digestive tract is nearly ready for life outside the womb while movement slows down. There’s a focus on the importance of dads and partners joining in the preparation for childbirth and some insightful dietary tips like the Leuven diet. Plus, learn about what to expect during your upcoming prenatal appointments to stay informed and ready!
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Baby Reacts More To Touch
- Babies respond more to touch than voice by moving heads, arms, hands, or mouth.
- Gently stroking your belly or light massage can encourage bonding and fetal responses.
Digestive Tract Nearly Ready For Milk
- By week 32 the baby's digestive tract is almost fully developed and ready to digest milk once they're born.
- Expect the baby to gain a third to half of its birth weight during the next seven weeks.
Biophysical Profile Explains Fetal Testing
- If a question about fetal health arises after 32 weeks, your care provider may recommend a biophysical profile.
- This combines an ultrasound with a non-stress test where belts are placed around your belly to measure fetal heart rate and contractions.
