Week 32 (counting
from first day of last menstrual period) Around 30
Weeks After Conception
Fetal
Development: The baby is up to four pounds
now and all five senses are functional. The toenails are
completely formed and the hair on the head continues to
grow.
Multiples: This is the
time when twins begin to gain weight a little slower
than singletons. The babies are very cramped now.
Maternal Changes: You may be
visiting your care provider every two weeks at this
point. Your uterus is measuring about 5 inches above
your navel and is pushing your organs every which way
causing heartburn, constipation, indigestion and
breathlessness. Drink lots of water and eat adequate
fiber to ease the constipation and eat frequent small
meals to help the heartburn and indigestion. eighth
month
Multiples: Your hips are
spreading and your pelvic ligaments are stretching.
Braxton Hicks contractions are probably getting
stronger. At 32 weeks, the size of your uterus with
twins is the same as a 40-week singleton pregnancy!
Ideas for Dad: If you've chosen
not to find out which gender your baby is, you may be
trying to guess based on Old Wives Tales. Or, your
friends and relatives may be telling you what they think
your baby is. Some of these theories can be really fun.
For example, if Dad is more nervous, a daughter is on
the way. If he's more relaxed, it's a boy. If Dad is
getting lots of household projects done, a boy is
coming. If Dad isn't doing more projects, it's a girl.
If Dad gains weight with Mom, it's a boy. If he stays
the same weight-wise, it's a girl. So Dad? What's it
gonna be?

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