You are 32 Weeks Pregnant!
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOU
Are you beginning to waddle? The pregnancy hormone, relaxin, is responsible for the softening hip joints that cause you to move differently. Your graceful gait is not helped by your large uterus, which can throw your posture off and cause you to have a swayback appearance. And if you’d like to sidestep back pain, it’s important to heed Mother’s advice: Stand up straight!
By now, you may long for a good night’s rest, and finding a comfortable position may have become an ongoing challenge. If you feel like sleeping on your back — or even on your belly — go right ahead. Pregnant women should sleep in whatever position they find the most comfortable! (The exception to this rule is if you are in a high-risk pregnancy. Discuss your concerns with your care provider.)
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY
It may be hard to imagine, but your baby is now 38 centimeters crown-to-rump, or 15-1/4 inches long, and weighs three pounds, twelve ounces. In the past few months, the rapid weight gain has been due to an increase of fat stores and muscle. Your baby can move his or her head to the side, but now that baby is taking up much of the available space, his or her movement will slowly decrease.
EATING FOR TWO
This yummy recipe for Broccoli Salad, was submitted by Mom of three, a ParentsPlace.com community member.
1 bunch fresh broccoli
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1.In a medium size bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.
2.Cut broccoli tops into bite size pieces.
3.Add to mixture and stir well.
4.Add raisins and sunflower seeds and mix well.
5.Serve cold.
FACT OF THE WEEK
It may seem as if every movie about a pregnant woman has a scene where a woman’s water breaks and she calmly nods to her husband and wisely proclaims, “Dear, it’s time to go to the hospital.” In reality, premature rupture of membranes (PROM) occurs in only 15 percent of cases. Much more likely, your water will break at some point during labor, usually between four to seven centimeters dilation.
And even if your water does break early, you may experience a slow leaking. If you discover an increase in discharge or you are surprised at a sudden bout of incontinence, have your practitioner check immediately to determine whether or not your water has broken. A simple test can quickly identify amniotic fluids.