32 Weeks Pregnant
At 32 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a coconut.
- Length
- 38 cm (15.0 in)
- Weight
- 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz)
- Trimester
- Third
- Month
- Month 8
- Weeks to go
- 8
Size of a coconut
Your baby at 32 weeks
Your baby is about the size of a coconut and is practicing breathing, swallowing, kicking and sucking. Most babies are moving into a head-down position over the next few weeks.
Your body at 32 weeks
Your uterus is pushing up against your diaphragm, which can make you breathless. Heartburn and needing to pee are common.
Common symptoms at 32 weeks pregnant
- Breathlessness
- Heartburn
- Pelvic pressure
- Trouble sleeping
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 32
- Prop yourself up with pillows to breathe more easily at night.
- Finalize childcare and leave plans.
- Keep counting kicks every day.
Your week 32 checklist
- Prop yourself up to sleep
- Finalize childcare and leave plans
- Keep counting kicks
Helpful at 32 weeks
32 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 32 weeks pregnant?
At 32 weeks your baby is about the size of a coconut: around 38 cm (15.0 in) long and weighing about 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 32 weeks pregnant?
32 weeks pregnant is month 8 of your pregnancy, in the third trimester. Your due date is 8 weeks away.
Should my baby be head down at 32 weeks?
Many babies have turned head down by now, but there is still plenty of time. Most settle head down by 36 weeks. Your provider will check the position at later visits.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.