Week 32: 8 weeks to go!

What is happening to your baby:

• Your baby weighs about 1.8 kilogram.
• All five senses are working.
• Toenails have grown.
• Your baby may not move around as much. This is because there is less space available in the uterus.
• Organs continue to mature.
• Your baby passes urine from his/her bladder.

What is happening to you:

• Haemorrhoids can become a problem because your growing baby presses down on the woman’s pelvic floor and impedes blood flow.
• You are probably gaining about 450 grams a week.

What to do:

• If you suffer from haemorrhoids, eat fibre-rich foods and avoid lifting heavy objects.
• Urinary infections can be a problem, so drink plenty of fluids.