Pregnancy week 32
Trimester 3 · Baby is about a squash
Most babies move head-down around now, preparing for birth.
How your body may feel
- • Bump feels lower and heavier.
- • Shortness of breath may improve slightly.
- • Swelling in hands and feet.
Self-care this week
- • Pack your hospital bag this month.
- • Confirm your transport plan for labour.
- • Continue daily movement counts.
Milestone
Position checks begin at antenatal visits.
Seek care urgently if you notice
- • Reduced, absent or changed baby movement — call immediately, day or night
- • Severe headache, blurred vision or pain under the ribs
- • Waters breaking before 37 weeks, or green or bloody fluid
- • Vaginal bleeding of any amount
- • Regular painful contractions before 37 weeks
- • Difficulty breathing, chest pain, or a seizure — call emergency services