32 weeks pregnant
Length: 42 cmWeight: 1800 g
Baby development
I can now perform rhythmic movements with my lungs, about 35-45 breaths per minute.
My brain is developing at great speed and I can process information, respond to light and process signals through all my senses. Even before I meet my mother, I know who she is. I can recognise her after childbirth, based on her voice and smell, which I’m already familiar with from my time inside her belly. Whilst it’s mostly mother I hear, I’ll remember most people who have spoken to me regularly. So I encourage long chats and singing with others who will be important parts of my life. It's fun getting to know each other better now!
Mothers development
The belly is continuing to grow and will soon have reached its highest point, about twelve centimetres above your belly button.
This causes your organs to be pushed aside, giving your lungs less space. You may find it difficult to breathe deeply as well as experience more heartburn. A lot of women once again experience pangs of nausea, which is caused by a compression of the intestines. You can blame that on the growing baby. The symptoms can be contained by eating smaller meals as well as purchasing stomach acid neutralising drugs from the pharmacy. Hang in there, because it won’t be long before the baby repositions itself within your pelvis, which will free up room for your organs and lungs.
Co-parent
Have you heard parents mention the phrase "alone-time" whilst staring wistfully into the distance?
It’s not much of a stretch to realise you and your partner will be in a similar situation once the baby is born. With all your time and love devoted to the new family member, it makes the need to embrace alone time together now all the more pressing for you two. However, you may need to spend some time reflecting on something that is so easily forgotten at this time — insurance. There are a large number of companies offering pregnancy insurance throughout the period until the child becomes six months. Sometimes even completely free of charge. So devote some alone time to thinking, talking, investigating, comparing and choosing one that is right for you!
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