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Development is CompletedIn the eighth month, the development of all organs and all survival functions is completed and, by the end of this month, the baby could even be born without major concerns. But since the first days in the world will be stressful and can be turbulent, it's important that the baby continues to gain weight to better prepare for all possible challenges.
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31 weeks
The 31st week marks the start of the eighth month of pregnancy, with the baby reaching almost half the expected weight at birth, weighing on average 1.5 kg. The space is now so tight inside for movement that you might sometimes spot a foot or an elbow passing across your belly. During this period, a liquid called colostrum1 often starts to leak from the woman's breast as a stage of preparation for breastfeeding.
32 weeks
By the 32nd week, your baby already weighs almost 2 kg and measures about 42 centimeters – a very fast growth. Their hair, nails, and skin are now as they will be at birth and the only focus now is to continue gaining weight until delivery. If you notice that the baby is not moving, eat something sweet because it stimulates movement. If you still don't feel anything, consult your doctor.
33 weeks
Arriving at the 33rd week, the baby's bones begin to firm up, except for the skull, which will remain more malleable until the child is 1 year old because this helps during passage through the birth canal2. Discomforts such as heartburn increase even more due to the pressure of the uterus on the stomach. Opt for several smaller meals throughout the day to relieve discomfort.
34 weeks
When you start the 34th week, the baby is even stronger and comes very close to the size at birth, measuring 45 centimeters and weighing 2.3 kg. If they were already head down, now they begin to descend a little more every day, settling into the pelvic region. At this stage, pain and discomfort in the hip area are common due to the body's preparation for childbirth.
35 weeks
Completing the 8 months of pregnancy brings us to the 35th week. If your baby is born now, there are already great chances of breathing without medical help, even though the respiratory system is the last to mature in fetal development. For women, trips to the bathroom tend to increase even more due to pressure on the bladder, which will not allow urine to accumulate for long3. Therefore, avoid diuretic drinks that further increase the urge to go to the bathroom.
Readers’ Questions
32 weeks is how many months?
With 32 weeks of pregnancy, you are practically at the beginning of the eighth month, since the 8th month runs from week 31 to week 35.
What is the size of the baby at 8 months pregnant?
The size of the baby at 8 months of pregnancy can vary a lot, so we should not compare to other babies. Remember that the measurements given in the ultrasound are also estimates and babies are usually born with quite a wide margin of difference. At this stage, they usually weigh around 2.5 kg and measure about 46 cm on average.
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