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32 Weeks Pregnant Ultrasound: What will the scan be?

February 17, 2023 // by Hilary Erickson, BSN, RN

All articles are written/reviewed by pregnancy expert Hilary Erickson, BSN-RN , -- a nurse since 1997 with 20 years of labor and delivery experience. This is medical info, not advice. Consult your provider for expert advice on your own health decisions.

Getting an ultrasound at 32-weeks is very different than getting one earlier on in your pregnancy. In this article we’re going to talk about the different reasons why they might order an ultrasound, what to expect when you see it and what the results might mean for you. So, let’s get going!

So, how do I know so much about 32-week ultrasounds?

Hi — I’m Hilary — The Pregnancy Nurse 👩‍⚕️. I have been a nurse since 1997 and I have 20 years of OB nursing experience, I am also the curly head behind Pulling Curls and The Online Prenatal Class for Couples . 🩺 I have seen hundreds of ultrasounds going on, reviewed results with patients and doctors and helped make decisions going forward…

And if you’re wanting to know more about 3rd trimester testing totally join me in my free beginning prenatal class where there’s a whole video lesson on it (and can help you communicate with your healthcare provider team on the results)

Reasons you might get an ultrasound at 32 weeks pregnant:

There are a few different reasons why a doctor will order an ultrasound at 32 weeks. Because it isn’t a “standard” exam they normally do have to put in a reason why and then a specific exam:

Growth Scan

This is normally the most common reason to get an ultrasound scan of baby at 32 weeks. They’re looking to see how well baby is growing — and this may happen for a variety of reasons:

Your belly is measuring small in they office and they want to check baby’s growth
Low weight gain
Diabetes — gestational, type 2 or type 1 (changes in blood sugar can affect baby’s growth)
Preeclampsia/high blood pressure (can affect how much blood is getting to baby to grow)
Issues on previous scans they want to check on

In this ultrasound they will check on baby’s growth , they may do some studies on the blood flow to the baby (often called a Doppler flow study). They’ll likely check the fluid levels and baby’s movement, etc. It will seem very similar to your previous ultrasounds, but baby will be bigger (I think it’s exciting see these giant feet and hands that were so small at your last ultrasound).

They may keep doing growth scans week by week to make sure baby is growing well in your uterus (so, more of a growth curve vs just a one-time growth point). If baby isn’t growing over time that can obviously be a problem.

Those types of decisions can be complicated if they think baby would thrive more outside the womb. But most often baby (and their lungs) are ready to be born closer to at least 37 weeks.

Biophysical Profile

This is more commonly known as a BPP — this is a very routine test that checks for:

Amount of amniotic Fluid (AFI)
How much baby is moving (sometimes they have to “buzz” them to wake them up)
Muscle tone (if baby flexes limbs or hands/feet)
Breathing moments — baby still breathes in the womb and we like to see they’re “practicing” in the amniotic fluid

This test also includes an NST — a non-stress test. It means we are watching baby’s heart rate when they are not under stress (aka, contractions). There is a different test called a stress test where we initiate contractions and see how they do.

The NST is done by a trained healthcare provider (usually an RN) in fetal monitoring to know if baby’s heart rate is normal. It is NOT done with an ultrasound machine — most often is done in the office, in a perinatology clinic or in labor and delivery.

Where I have worked we start the NST and order the BPP, and then ultrasound comes up when they’re ready and hopefully we have the NST results by then as well.

Each of those measurements is given 2 points, and the total score is out of 10 (8 from the ultrasound, and 2 from the NST). Each of them is scored on a “pass/fail” basis.

Often people will order a scan for BPP and growth just to check all the things if they have any concerns.

BPP’s are as common at week 32 of pregnancy (but can start once you begin your third trimester), but get more common as you progress closer towards your due date.

They may be looking at different structures, especially if something was “off” in your first ultrasound. This can include:

Placental placement, like a previa
Any anatomical defects — things in the heart, kidneys etc.

Fluid Levels

If they’re concerned your fluid levels are low they may just do ultrasounds to check your fluid levels (called the AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index).

Didn’t See it Before

If they couldn’t see something well on your first ultrasound (baby positioning, or whatnot), they may schedule another one for now to get a better look at it and make sure things are right with that area.

Medical Reasons

You may be getting an ultrasound for OTHER reasons. To check-out your liver, or kidneys. Often they will order them to just take a peek at baby as well.

Personally, I had a liver ultrasound at about 32 weeks pregnancy because of right upper quadrant pain. They will likely only look at the baby if a separate ultrasound is ordered just for baby.

Types of Ultrasounds

There are 3 different types of OB ultrasounds (or pregnancy scans)

Standard: These are ultrasounds all pregnant women get. ACOG currently only recommends that it be standard for all women to get an ultrasound at 18-22 weeks (this is the one you normally find-out gender on), although most people seem to also get an early ultrasound to check for size & dates and to make sure there is a heartbeat.

Limited: This is to just look at one thing. Maybe it’s if the baby is breech or cephalic (head down), or where the placenta is

Specialized: This is to look at one area further due to a problem, or a suspected problem. Often these are called “level two” ultrasounds — so, they don’t see something quite right on a standard ultrasound, so they then upgrade to a specialized ultrasound.

There are also 3d or 4d ultrasounds, but that really depends on where you get your ultrasound and their type of technology. These types of things can be done even with a 2d baby scan. The newer machines do detect more though (but aren’t always 3d or 4d).

I thought this article from ACOG about ultrasounds was helpful if you want more information on what they recommend.

pregnant couple at an ultrasound / 32 week ultrasound

Do you always need an ultrasound at 32 weeks?

No, not at all. A 32 week ultrasound is not routine. Most of often it is done for a specific reason as I have mentioned.

Some doctors routinely order them to check for size, but that isn’t the normal standard of care in the US. According to the American College of Gynecology and Obstetrics (ACOG) they only call the 18-22 week ultrasound “standard” (meaning every expectant patient should get one).

I have an ultrasound testing podcast with SonoEyes that you might find interesting:

During the Ultrasound

You may approach this ultrasound with both excitement and anxiety.

In case you didn’t know — An ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of the baby in the womb. They are done by ultrasound techs also known as sonographers.

Some sonographers do all types of ultrasounds, and some are more specialized and only do OB (and are likely better at it since that’s all they do).

Upon going into the ultrasound room, the ultrasound technician will often ask questions about the mother’s medical history and lifestyle to gain a better understanding of how she is progressing through her pregnancy.

They will likely do this ultrasound on your abdomen (vs a trans-vaginal ultrasound which may have been done early on). However, if they need to check cervical length, or issues with the cervix and then sometimes they do a transvaginal ultrasound — meaning a probe is placed in your vagina).

Depending on the reason for the ultrasound, how much they’re checking and how cooperative your baby is being the timing of the ultrasound varies, but you can always ask the ultrasound tech how long they think it will be.

Your Baby at 32 Weeks Pregnant

At pregnancy week 32, your baby is about the size of a pineapple and preparing for birth. Baby’s weight is normally around 1700 grams (3.75 pounds). During this time, you may feel a lot of movement as your baby turns around and kicks. He or she is likely in a head-down position (known as cephalic presentation), which is the ideal position for delivery. However, some babies are in a breech position at 32 weeks pregnant, meaning their feet or bottom is pointing downwards instead of their head. If this happens to you, there’s no need to worry; your doctor can help you find ways to turn the baby so that they are in the correct position for delivery, and baby may still be transitioning to head down… I have a whole post on signs of baby to head down . Your baby, at week 32, still has lungs that are maturing and they will continue to develop until full term (around week 37). You should be feeling lots of movement from your little one – it’s an amazing experience! Make sure to rest when you can and enjoy all the special moments before the big day arrives.

32 weeks pregnant checklist

Before we get into it– grab my postpartum checklist you’re going to need soon:

☑️ At 32 weeks pregnant, it is important to check in with your doctor and make sure that everything is progressing normally — make sure you’re going to all prenatal appointments.

☑️ You’ll want to check in with baby’s position, because you’re hoping they’re head down at this point (although often they don’t migrate to head down for a couple more weeks).

☑️ You’ll also want to be sure that the placenta isn’t in the way of your cervix — if it hasn’t been mentioned before, you’re likely fine — placenta’s don’t go to the cervix as you get bigger, they move away from it.

☑️ You’ll also want to be sure of any signs/symptoms of when to go to the hospital . You may be getting some irregular contractions, some cramps or feeling their uterus tighten at times along with some lovely heartburn… things may be very magical right now. 🙂

Pro Tip: Irregular contractions are hopefully just “practice contractions” also known as Braxton Hicks — be sure to ask your doctor when you should get to the hospital.

☑️ And you’ll obviously want to get started on that childbirth class . With just a couple of months left it is all starting to become very real, and in order to prevent it from feeling scary, make sure you guys get prepared.

The Online Prenatal Class for Couples is the simple way to get prepared for your baby’s birth. It can be done in just a few hours and couples absolutely love it.

I love what Carissa said about the class:

“The course was very thorough. I liked how Hillary talked through each stage. As a first-time mom this was very helpful. Everything is explained in a simple and relatable way. Thanks, Hillary!” Check-out the Online Prenatal Class Reviews here!

And, if you’re not quite sure you’re ready for that whole thing (or, want to make sure we’re a good fit), check out my free prenatal class . It’s your first step toward getting in the driver’s seat of your birth.

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A nurse since 1997, she has worked in various fields including pediatrics, geriatrics & hospice. She has 20 years of labor and delivery experience in the San Jose, CA and Phoenix, AZ areas.

As an evidence-based prenatal educator Hilary has delivered thousands of babies and has educated hundreds of thousands of parents from a diverse patient population to help them have a confident birth.

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check the position of the umbilical cord
measure the amount of amniotic fluid
check the position and maturity of the placenta
know your baby's position and weight
check your baby's wellbeing and heart rate
check the overall blood circulation to your baby and through the vital organs like the brain and heart
assess how a previous cesarean scar appears.
your baby isn't moving as well or as often as he should be
your baby is in the breech , oblique or transverse position
you are carrying twins or more
the umbilical cord was seen to be around your baby's neck in an earlier scan
the amount of amniotic fluid is more or less than it should be
your baby appears smaller or larger than expected for her gestational age
you suffer from a medical condition, such as diabetes , high blood pressure or liver function problems
you had complications in your previous or current pregnancy
you have vaginal bleeding or pain

Your baby's wellbeing

breathing movements
gross body movements
body tone, that is opening and closing of hands, flexing and stretching of arms and legs
the amniotic fluid volume
Non-stress test (NST) to see changes in your baby’s heart rate with movements

Your baby's abdomen (AC) circumference

The position of the placenta in the third trimester, monitor twin or more pregnancies, check the position of your baby before birth, to schedule the type of delivery you might need, whether your due date is correct, where any bleeding is coming from, your baby's accurate weight.

having further scans to monitor your baby and pregnancy
deciding if it is safer for your baby to be born earlier
deciding if you need an induction of labour or a planned cesarean section
planning ahead for any specific treatment or postnatal investigations you might need
determining how to deliver your baby safely and what special medical care your baby will need right after birth.

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Transvaginal scan (TVS)
Average fetal length and weight chart

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Pregnancy Week by Week

32 Weeks Pregnant

Key Takeaways at 32 Weeks Pregnant

Soon, baby will “drop” from up near your ribs to down near your pelvis.
Baby is most likely positioned head down at this point. Don’t panic if your ob-gyn or midwife says that they’re in breech position . There’s still time for your little one to turn.
If you’re expecting multiples or have a high-risk pregnancy, your doctor may have ordered a 3D/4D ultrasound . (Yes, you’ll be able to discern baby’s facial features.)
You might be feeling a little sticky down there. Vaginal discharge picks up in preparation for labor and delivery. (This is a good thing that helps prevent infections!)
Watch for those Braxton Hicks practice contractions. They can be a bit uncomfortable, but should go away with movement. If they get more intense and more frequent, give a call to your doctor or midwife to make sure it’s not preterm labor .

Ready or not?! At 32 weeks pregnant, baby’s birth still seems far into the future, but you and baby are getting ready in a lot of ways… just in case there’s an early arrival. You’re probably dealing with some end-of-pregnancy to-dos, like telling your health insurance there’ll be a new arrival soon, and figuring out how the heck to install an infant car seat.

Video Recap at 32 Weeks

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See their progress for yourself with our 3D interactive tool.

Baby at Week 32

Baby is getting ready for their descent and, as we mentioned, is likely in the head-down position now. They’re probably feeling even more cramped.

How big is baby at 32 weeks?

Your 32-week baby is as big as a squash. Still growing strong, baby measures about 16.7 inches and weighs between 4 and 4.5 pounds at 32 weeks pregnant.

Are babies fully developed at 32 weeks?

They’re getting closer every week as you near the end of pregnancy. Most development is done by now—baby has even started to "practice" breathing!—and the major work left is gaining weight. If baby’s born at 32 weeks, they would still be only around 4-4.5 pounds, which is considered low birth weight.

32 weeks pregnant is how many months?

Thirty-two weeks pregnant in months is around eight months pregnant. (Remember, though, most doctors track your progress in weeks, not months.)

32 week ultrasound

You’ll probably have a 32-week pregnancy checkup, since most OBs like to see their patients about every other week at this point in pregnancy. You probably won’t have a 32 weeks pregnant ultrasound, though—unless you have pregnancy complications or there’s something specific your doctor wants to check. For example, for women who are 32 weeks pregnant with twins, the doctor might want to perform extra monitoring from week 30 on.

Either way, you’re just weeks away from meeting your baby (or babies)! Isn’t it exciting?

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Pregnancy Symptoms at Week 32

Intensity is building in the symptoms department, since heartburn and contractions tend to get more noticeable in the third trimester. But we’re guessing you’re so excited about baby’s impending arrival, these 32 weeks pregnant symptoms aren’t slowing you down—at least not too much.

More Braxton Hicks contractions

Those “practice contractions” are likely getting more frequent and stronger. (This might be confused with 32 weeks pregnant cramping.) There’s one big difference between Braxton Hicks contractions and the real deal: These guys are painless (they just feel like the uterus is tightening) and go away. Real contractions just keep coming. Women who are 32 weeks pregnant with twins are at higher risk for preterm labor, so definitely watch for contractions that don’t let up.

Darker nipples

Whoa! Those areolas might look darker thanks to hormonal changes. No one knows exactly why, but one theory is they darken so baby can see them better for breastfeeding. Your body is pretty amazing, huh?

Shortness of breath

Don't worry: Baby is getting plenty of air. You’re not, though, so don’t push yourself too hard if you have trouble catching your breath .

Check with your doctor first, but she’ll likely tell you to go ahead and pop an antacid. They’re safe for most moms-to-be to take during pregnancy if you struggle with heartburn .

Leaky boobs

Your breasts are probably noticeably bigger and they may even have begun producing colostrum, which is the thick yellow fluid that baby will eat in the first few days of life. Don’t be surprised to see a little bit leaking at this point.

Vaginal discharge

The increased discharge is your body’s way of preparing for delivery; it prevents infection down there. Keep your eye out for the mucus plug—this thick, gooey (sometimes bloody) substance covers the cervix until a few days (or just hours) before labor, when your body expels it. Another thing to keep an eye on: discharge that seems more like a watery liquid. If you’re having a constant flow that’s more like water than discharge, your water might have broken, causing a slow leak. If that’s the case, call the OB and get to the hospital, stat.

Your Pregnant Belly at 32 Weeks

A 32 weeks pregnant belly should measure about 30 to 34 centimeters from the top of the uterus to the pelvic bone. If you’re 32 weeks pregnant with twins, you’re obviously feeling more weighed down than other 32 weeks pregnant women. And chances are, you’re also even closer to delivery, since the average twin pregnancy is considered full term at 37 weeks, with the typical twin pregnancy lasting 35 to 36 weeks.

How can you tell if baby is head down at 32 weeks?

Sometime between now and around week 34 , baby will “drop” from up near your ribs to down near your pelvis, where they’ll hang out in the head-down position until delivery. When this happens, you may notice you suddenly go from “carrying high” to “carrying low.” This isn’t a guarantee, though; some babies don’t drop until Mom is actually in labor.

Is 32 weeks safe to deliver?

It’s still a little too early to deliver baby at 32 weeks. If babies are born any time before 37 weeks, they are considered premature . There are many different medical treatments available for babies born early, which may include a stay in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until baby is ready to go home. Don’t panic—you’ve probably developed a good relationship with your OB at this point, and you can trust you and baby will be in good hands.

Have your support person attend those OB appointments, especially the last few weeks of your pregnancy to help prepare them for labor and delivery. Remind them to be as proactive as possible, when helping, instead of taking a back seat.

PsyD, PMH-C, a clinical psychologist and owner of Orchid Wellness & Mentoring in Cincinnati, Ohio

Tips for 32 Weeks Pregnant

You’ve got this—only about eight weeks left to go! No time like the present; here’s what you can do this week to prioritize your health and that of baby’s.

Smaller is better when it comes to meals

Avoid dreaded heartburn by not filling your plate or going for seconds. Small meals are more manageable for your digestive system if you’ve been dealing with heartburn or acid reflux. Just eat more frequently, about five or six times a day, and continue to avoid foods that are heavy on fat or spiciness.

Maintain good posture

Hunching over can make it harder to breathe—and who needs that when you’re 32 weeks pregnant? Let your lungs fill with much-needed air by sitting or standing up straight; this can also help relieve any third-trimester aches and pains too.

Keep your underwear clean and dry

Yes, this is a good hygiene tip at any time, but especially during pregnancy if you have vaginal discharge. Using a pantiliner or wearing cotton underwear and changing it when needed not only keeps you comfortable, but it may also make it easier to monitor discharge for any signs of color or texture changes that could need medical attention.

Take a short walk

If you’ve been lying down and your Braxton Hicks contractions aren’t letting up, a little exercise may do the trick. Try walking for a bit, but don’t go too far—if the contractions don’t stop, they may be the real thing, and you’ll need to call your doctor.

Phew, sleeping was rough. I'm a back sleeper, and rolling from one side to the other was brutal. The one thing that did help was a massive pregnancy pillow. It was shaped like a U so it could be scrunched, tucked, and manipulated in almost every way for maximum comfort.

Lauren K., mom of two

Pregnancy Checklist at Week 32

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Third Trimester Ultrasound Pictures

Take a sneak peak at your baby's development with this slideshow of ultrasound pictures from the third trimester of pregnancy.

While most expecting parents would love to get a look at their baby-to-be on a weekly (or daily) basis, it's customary to only receive one or two ultrasounds during pregnancy. Luckily, looking at ultrasound images of other babies, say at 30-week or 34-week ultrasounds, can still give you a very close approximation of what your baby looks like and what's happening with their growth and development.

Enter our slideshow of the third trimester of pregnancy, made in conjunction with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), Johns Hopkins, and the March of Dimes. This array of images gives you a look at each week of development to reveal all the intricate details of your baby's growth—until you get to meet them in person.

28 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 10 inches, crown to rump; total length 15 3/4 inches. Weight, almost 2 1/2 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: Your baby now has added brain tissue and their scalp hair is continuing to grow. Their eyes are opening and they're gaining weight.

What You're Seeing: Your baby-to-be's hair is seen waving in the amniotic fluid. This hair is called lanugo. Unfortunately, we can't predict how much hair your baby will have because he will lose his lanugo before being born and it will be replaced with the hair we're used to seeing on infants at birth.

29 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 10 1/2 inches, crown to rump; total length 16 3/4 inches. Weight, 2 3/4 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: Your little one's muscles are maturing. They'll continue to gain weight over the coming weeks.

What You're Seeing: At 29 weeks , your baby-to-be's bones are hardening, and they're muscles strengthening. In fact, you may have noticed from their kicks and jabs that they're growing stronger each week. Bones appear bright white on a sonogram. Although you can't see it in this image, your baby has probably been practicing their breathing movements this week, though their lungs still need more time to mature.

30 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 10 3/4 inches, crown to rump; total length 17 inches. Weight, 3 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: At a 30-week ultrasound, it's clear that the baby's eyes are opening and they're gaining weight.

What You're Seeing: This image shows how developed your baby-to-be's features have become. With their pouty lips and tiny nose, they look a lot like they will at birth . Note the baby's hand in front of their eyes and forehead.

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31 week ultrasound.

Fetal Size: Length, 11 3/4 inches, crown to rump; total length almost 18 inches. Weight, 3 1/2 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: At 31 weeks , your baby continues to develop as they gain weight.

What You're Seeing: This image gives a close-up view of the lower end of your unborn baby's spine. You can see the spinal cord protected by the bright white bones of the spine.

32 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 11 1/2 inches, crown to rump; total length 19 inches. Weight, 4 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: Baby's toenails are now formed, they're practicing their breathing, and they're continuing to gain weight and grow.

What You're Seeing: There's not much to report on your baby-to-be's developmental milestones this week. Much of their growth is strictly adding weight through fat layers that will insulate their maturing organs. They'll need plenty of fat tissue to keep them warm once he leaves their home in your womb and enters the world, where the environmental temperature is not as controlled.

Although you can't see it in this image, your baby has probably been attempting to breathe this week, though his lungs still need more time to mature. Another development you'll notice in this image—look closely and you might spy the edges of his toenails, which are now fully formed.

33 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 12 inches, crown to rump; total length 19 1/2 inches. Weight, 4 1/2 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: Your baby is getting more plump each day.

What You're Seeing: Your baby-to-be's brain is continuing to grow and develop. In this image, the red and blue show blood flow to the part of his brain that lets the two halves of the brain communicate with one another.

34 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 12 3/4 inches, crown to rump; total length 19 3/4 inches. Weight, 5 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: Baby's lungs are continuing to mature and they're continuing to gain weight.

What You're Seeing: In this image of a profile, the baby's mouth is open. They may be drinking amniotic fluid or taking it into their lungs, which aids in the development of their respiratory system.

Growing Big: Weeks 31 to 34 of Pregnancy

35 week ultrasound.

Fetal Size: Length, 13 1/4 inches, crown to rump; total length 20 1/4 inches. Weight, 5 1/4 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: The baby's kidneys are fully developed and their liver is functioning. They continue to add weight each week.

What You're Seeing: This closeup shot of your baby-to-be's ear shows how fully developed their facial features have become. They now look like the newborn that you'll be welcoming into the world in a few weeks (only five more to go!). Your baby is also maturing on the inside too. They continue to practice their breathing movements, which move amniotic fluid in and out of their lungs to aid in their development.

36 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 13 1/2 inches, crown to rump; total length 20 3/4 inches. Weight, 6 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: Not much new to report at 36 weeks ! Your baby continues to gain weight .

What You're Seeing: This image of your baby-to-be's face looks identical to the profile you'll be seeing in person in a few weeks (four or less!). For the remaining weeks, your baby will be adding 1/2 pound each week until birth.

37 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 14 inches, crown to rump; total length 21 inches. Weight, 6 1/2 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: At 37 weeks , our baby is officially full-term!

What You're Seeing : Sometimes, your doctor or midwife will ask for a test to check how well your baby is doing. One indicator of your baby-to-be's well-being is a measurement of the amniotic fluid. This can also be part of a test called a biophysical profile, which will also include watching the baby's various movements.

In this image, the sonographer is measuring the deepest pocket of fluid in each of the four areas of your uterus. As you can see, your baby is getting a bit crowded in there!

38 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 14 inches, crown to rump; total length 21 inches. Weight, 6 3/4 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: All of your baby's major body systems are working, and they're continuing to practice breathing in utero. Their movements will lessen as they run out of space.

What You're Seeing: During the last few weeks of gestation, your baby has less and less room to move. A few weeks (and pounds) ago, they may have been kicking and wiggling constantly; now they simply don't have enough room.

If you or your healthcare provider have any concerns about your baby's development, especially if their movement becomes too infrequent, you may have an ultrasound to check up on them. This image shows the results of monitoring a baby's heart rate in utero. At the top, the baby's heart beats; below, the lined measurements track and then determine the baby's heart rate to make sure it's within the normal range.

39 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 14 1/2 inches, crown to rump; total length 21 1/2 inches. Weight, around 7 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones : At 39 weeks , your delivery day is coming soon!

What You're Seeing: What you're seeing: The sonographer is getting a 3/4 view of your baby-to-be's face, and you can actually see their eyelashes! Your medical provider may want to see if the baby has settled i nto a breech position or head-down position, which is the ideal position for normal delivery.

40 Week Ultrasound

Fetal Size: Length, 14 3/4 to 15 1/4 inches; total length 21 1/2 inches. Weight, 7 1/2 pounds

Fetal Development Milestones: Delivery day!

What You're Seeing: If your healthcare provider wants to get an idea of your baby's weight, one of the most important measurements the sonographer can take is abdominal circumference. This image is a cross-section of your baby's belly. The small back oval of their stomach, and the curved black line is the blood vessel that brings nutrients from the placenta. Soon, you'll have a very different way of feeding your baby!

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All ultrasound images were provided by the sonographers of the Johns Hopkins Maternal-Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center. We are grateful to Christine Bird , BS, RDMS, RVT, chief obstetrical sonographer, and Jude Crino , M.D., medical director, for their assistance with this project.

For examples of prenatal ultrasounds and more information on your baby's fetal development , be sure to visit www.aium.org and www.marchofdimes.org .

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Fetal ultrasound

A fetal ultrasound can be exciting for parents as it offers an early look at a developing baby. But it's also an important tool for the health care team to use to check a fetus's health, including growth and development. It's used to gauge other aspects of pregnancy, too, such as the amount of amniotic fluid and the location of the placenta. In some cases, fetal ultrasound may be used to check for possible problems or to help diagnose a medical issue.

During a fetal ultrasound, a device called a transducer is placed on the pregnant person's belly. Or in some cases, it may be placed in the vagina or on the area between the vagina and the anus. Sound waves are translated into a pattern of light and dark areas. That creates an image of the fetus on a screen, as shown below.

The risks posed by fetal ultrasound are low. But as with all medical procedures, it carries some risk. Fetal ultrasound should only be done for medical reasons as part of prenatal care, based on the advice of a doctor or other licensed health care professional.

If you're getting ready for an ultrasound, check out the following images. They'll give you an idea of what to expect and help you better understand what you see during the ultrasound.

Early pregnancy

The image below shows a fetus's profile at 11 weeks of pregnancy, which is nine weeks after conception. At this stage, the head makes up about half of a fetus's length.

The image below shows all four chambers of the heart, as well as the heart valves. This type of image usually is taken during an ultrasound done between weeks 18 and 22 of pregnancy. Fetal ultrasound is used to check that the heart is working properly and to see if there could be any heart problems.

Ultrasound image showing the chambers of a fetus's heart

Below is an image of the base of the brain, called the cerebellum. This type of image usually is taken during an ultrasound done between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy.

The cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls muscle coordination and balance. Checking its shape on an ultrasound can help the health care team find neural tube defects. The neural tube forms in the first few weeks of pregnancy. The top of the tube becomes the brain. The rest of it becomes the spinal cord. Problems in neural tube development may lead to conditions such as spina bifida, in which part of the neural tube doesn't develop or close correctly. This can lead to problems in the spinal cord and in the bones of the spine.

Fetal ultrasound image showing the base of the brain

Below is a view of a fetus's head. The thicker white lines that form a circle are the skull. The white line in the middle of the circle is the midline structure that separates the baby's brain into its right and left halves. Head measurements can help determine the age of a fetus.

Open hand and fingers, as shown below, are among the signs that a health care team looks for on an ultrasound to confirm that a fetus is growing and developing as expected.

Fetal ultrasound image showing an open hand and fingers

This image shows the lens of the eye. Twenty-three weeks into pregnancy, which is 21 weeks after conception, rapid eye movements start. The eyelids begin to open at 28 weeks of pregnancy, which is 26 weeks after conception.

Ultrasound image showing the lens of the eye

This image is a cross section of the cervical spine. The cervical spine begins at the base of the skull and goes down through the neck. It protects the spinal cord and supports the skull.

Fetal ultrasound image showing a cross section of the cervical spine

This image is of a fetus's spine. It's one of the easier structures to recognize when viewing a fetal ultrasound.

Fetal ultrasound image showing the spine

This image shows the bone in the leg that runs from the hip to the knee, called the femur. It's the largest and strongest bone in the body.

Ultrasound image showing the length of a fetus's femur

Below are images of the lower legs. The knee is on the right side of each image, and the ankle is on the left. You also can see the shinbone, called the tibia, and the small leg bone on the outside of the ankle, called the fibula.

Ultrasound image showing a fetus's lower legs

The umbilical cord

The arrow in the image below points to the site where the umbilical cord is attached to the fetus's belly, also called the abdomen. By looking at this area, the health care team can check for several conditions. They include a condition called omphalocele. It happens when contents of the abdomen come out through an opening at the bellybutton. Another condition is gastroschisis. It involves a break or split in the tissue that forms the abdominal wall.

3D fetal ultrasound

The image below is from a 3D fetal ultrasound. This type of ultrasound can make images that are clearer and more detailed than standard fetal ultrasound images. A 3D fetal ultrasound is sometimes used to detect facial problems, bone problems or neural tube defects.

Some companies offer 3D ultrasounds outside of medical settings. These ultrasounds are often advertised as a way for families to create keepsake images or to learn the sex of a fetus. But most health care professionals advise against getting fetal ultrasounds, including 3D ultrasounds, when there's not a medical need for them.

3D ultrasound image showing a fetus's face

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When and Why to Get Ultrasounds During Pregnancy

An ultrasound isn’t just a photo shoot but an essential diagnostic tool.

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By Anna Nowogrodzki

April 17, 2020

This guide was originally published on May 15, 2019 in NYT Parenting.

Early pregnancy can feel unreal. How do you know the fetus is there when you can’t see it or feel it moving yet? So the first ultrasound picture can feel momentous: Finally, your whirring brain can be placated with direct proof. But other than the visual evidence that you’re not dreaming all this, you may not know what to expect from prenatal ultrasounds. We’re here to walk you through it.

During an ultrasound exam, your health care provider will record the fetus’s movement, heartbeat, breathing and the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding your baby. But there’s a lot more to know about the tests.

For this guide, I interviewed two obstetricians who specialize in ultrasounds — and a radiologist whose observation led to a diagnostic breakthrough — to find out what you need to know about prenatal ultrasounds.

Prepare yourself for testing.

Know what to expect at 12-14 weeks., know what to expect at 18-20 weeks., understand that you may need more ultrasounds., when to worry.

Usually an ultrasound technician or your ob-gyn will perform an ultrasound. Get ultrasounds at an accredited facility, not at an unaccredited place at the mall. An unaccredited facility “can either miss something or find something that will upset you that’s not really there,” said Dr. Beryl Benacerraf, professor of radiology and of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. Yes, you will get pictures of the baby, but an ultrasound is not primarily a photo shoot. It’s O.K. if the result is a blurry picture of the baby’s elbow, as long as your health care provider gets the necessary medical information.

It’s common to get a transabdominal ultrasound, meaning that the ultrasound wand, or transducer, is pressed up against the abdomen, lubricated with gel. But it’s possible you will need a transvaginal ultrasound, meaning that the transducer is placed inside your vagina. Transvaginal ultrasounds may be necessary in very early pregnancy, to look at the shape of your uterus, if you’re obese or if your medical team has trouble seeing things with a transabdominal ultrasound. You can ask to insert the transducer yourself if that would make you more comfortable, said Dr. Joshua Copel, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale, who offers this option.

You’re usually told to drink water before a first trimester transabdominal ultrasound because a full bladder makes it easier to see structures under or behind the bladder. This is not necessary for a transvaginal ultrasound or in late second or third trimester.

Think about who you will want in the room for a medical test. “Sometimes you do find things that are upsetting, and you don’t want to bring the whole family to something that you want to keep private,” Dr. Benacerraf said.

The 12-14 week ultrasound scan has four main purposes: determining the due date; detecting multiple pregnancies; checking basic anatomy; and performing a nuchal translucency test, which is a screening test for Down Syndrome and some rarer conditions.

“The earlier you do a scan in pregnancy, the more accuracy it has” for determining your due date, said Dr. Copel. If the 12-14 week ultrasound is your first, it will give the most accurate due date compared to later scans. It’s often more accurate than measuring from your last menstrual period, because dating from the last menstrual period assumes that every woman has 28-day menstrual cycles, and many do not. (Using in-vitro fertilization dates can be more accurate than even very early ultrasounds if you know how many days after fertilization the embryos were transferred. Using records of when you had sex can be accurate, if you kept accurate records and have regular cycles.)

Basic anatomy is visible on the 12-14 week ultrasound. Your medical provider can see if the heart has four chambers; if the brain has two hemispheres; and if the baby has eyes, limbs, lungs, a spine and a bladder, said Dr. Caterina Bilardo, president of the International Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. But, she said, “at such an early stage you don’t want to diagnose very subtle heart anomalies.” The full anatomy scan will come later.

The 12-14 week ultrasound includes a screening test for Down syndrome and other chromosome abnormalities called the nuchal translucency test. Nuchal translucency is the thickness of the back of the baby’s neck. The screening test also involves a blood draw, which is used to measure levels of a protein that is lower in Down syndrome pregnancies and a placental hormone that is higher in Down syndrome pregnancies. Dr. Benacerraf was among the first in her field to note that neck thickness on ultrasound was correlated with Down syndrome . “Babies with Down syndrome have a little bit of a fat roll on the back of their neck. Pediatricians have known this for decades,” she said. “We just noticed this in the fetus early on.”

The nuchal translucency test does not tell you whether the baby has Down syndrome, only the chance or probability that he or she does. Even if you get a nuchal translucency test result showing a 90 percent chance of Down Syndrome, you can’t tell whether the baby has Down syndrome without an amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling test.

Nuchal translucency tests also tell 5 percent of patients that they have a higher risk of fetal chromosome abnormalities when their risk is actually normal, said Dr. Copel.

There’s now another screening test for Down syndrome, called a cell-free DNA test, which involves only a blood draw from the mother, not an ultrasound. “Just because you’ve had the cell-free DNA, do not forgo the ultrasound. They’re not equivalent,” Dr. Benacerraf advised. The cell-free DNA test cannot detect any of the basic anatomy problems that an ultrasound can, such as major heart defects, she said. (Dr. Benacerraf noted that many of her patients who receive the test experience pushback from their insurance companies, which refuse to pay for both the 12-14 week ultrasound and the cell-free DNA test. Check with your insurance provider if you plan to take the blood test in addition to the ultrasound.)

The 18-20 week ultrasound is often called the “anatomy scan.” “At that time the organs are already completely formed,” said Dr. Bilardo. Medical providers check for heart defects, make sure all organs are present and count the number of fingers and toes. They also keep an eye on the baby’s growth.

“At that time the organs are already completely formed,” Dr. Bilardo said.

Your provider can to tell you the probable biological sex of the baby at the 18-20 week ultrasound, if you want to know. If you don’t want to know, tell the ultrasound technician or ob-gyn before the ultrasound.

At the 18-20 week ultrasound, your medical provider will also check the position of the placenta. If the placenta is low in the uterus, covering the cervix, this is called placenta previa, and you will need a later ultrasound to see whether the placenta has moved. About 20 percent of patients have “low-lying placentas” at some point, Dr. Benacerraf said, but less than 1 percent end up that way at the end . If the placenta doesn’t migrate and remains resting on your cervix as you approach your due date, you will probably need a C-section, because delivery through the cervix is impeded if the placenta is in the way.

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If you had a previous C-section, your medical provider will also check whether the placenta could have implanted within the scar in your uterus from the surgery — a condition called placenta accreta that can necessitate another C-section. If the placenta appears to be on the scar at your 18-20 week ultrasound, you do not necessarily have placenta accreta, because it can be hard to tell from imaging. Your doctor will likely order an additional ultrasound to either rule out or confirm placenta accreta later in your pregnancy.

An expectant parent might require prenatal ultrasounds beyond the two standard ones for many reasons. Early in pregnancy, bleeding or cramping calls for an ultrasound, both Drs. Copel and Benacerraf said. An early ultrasound can confirm that the pregnancy is in the uterus and not ectopic. An ectopic pregnancy is implanted outside the uterus, and needs to be removed or dissolved because it’s dangerous for the mother and not viable.

Later in pregnancy, ultrasounds may be needed to monitor the baby’s size if there is a risk of too much or too little growth, for example, in some cases of gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy). If you have a history of preterm birth, transvaginal ultrasounds can be used later in pregnancy to measure the length of your cervix for early warning signs that you might go into labor prematurely.

If you are expecting twins , you will probably get more ultrasounds to check their growth. In the case of identical twins who share a placenta, Dr. Bilardo said, a pregnant woman will get ultrasounds every two weeks during weeks 16-28 to monitor the babies’ growth and ensure that one of them isn’t hogging an outsize portion of resources from their shared placenta. This condition is called twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and is treatable either by early delivery or by lasering blood vessels in the placenta .

If you don’t understand something, it’s always O.K. to ask your medical provider what it means, what your options are or why he or she is recommending a particular follow-up.

Waiting for test results is hard, and it’s normal for emotions to run high. Seek support from people you trust to be validating and non-judgmental — perhaps other expectant parents or close friends or family.

It’s normal to feel upset or worried if you get test results saying that your baby has a higher risk for something. Seek out or ask your medical provider to connect you with people who have been in the same situation.

If your medical provider has trouble explaining results in a way that you understand, you may want to seek a second opinion.

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Anna Nowogrodzki is a science journalist and mom in the Boston area.

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You at 32 weeks pregnant

You might be feeling more breathless at times, because of the pressure of your growing baby and uterus on your lungs.

Your belly button is either stretched flat or sticking out. If you have belly button piercings, it’s a good idea to take them out if you haven’t already.

Baby basics You’ll feel less like shopping as time goes on. So it might be a good idea to have some basics ready for when your baby arrives:

a cot for your baby to sleep safely
a properly fastened and adjusted, approved, rear-facing child car seat
a safe pram or baby carrier
plenty of nappies and a nappy bag
wraps – big cotton or muslin ones are best
clothes for dressing your newborn – most term babies can wear size 000, and 100% cotton is best next to your baby’s skin
daily care essentials – baby wash (non-soap is best), cream for your baby’s bottom, sorbolene cream for dry skin and a thermometer .

Most hospitals will give you a list of baby equipment . Antenatal classes will also help you go through the basics.

A freezer full of food is another good ‘baby basic’. You’ll have your hands full feeding your baby, so it’s great if you’ve got something nutritious to feed yourself and other family members.

Extra ultrasound scans If everything’s going smoothly, you’re not likely to need any more ultrasound scans after 18-20 weeks.

But your doctor or midwife might suggest extra ultrasound scans in the following situations:

You’re having twins or more.
You have a medical condition like gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia .
There are concerns about the growth of the baby.
You’ve had problems in previous pregnancies.

If your baby is lying in the breech position towards the end of your pregnancy, your doctor or midwife might also recommend another scan to check why your baby is in this position and where your placenta is.

Our Pregnancy for partners section has tips and information for your partner, if you have one. It covers essential topics like antenatal classes, relationships and feelings, wellbeing, birth support and early parenting.

Your baby when you’re 32 weeks pregnant

Your baby’s weight has almost doubled in the last 4 weeks. From now on, your baby’s weight will grow faster than their length:

Your baby is about 28 cm long from head to bottom and weighs about 1.7 kg.
Your baby is still putting on fat beneath the skin, looking plumper all the time.
Your baby might be head down now. If not, don’t worry. Some babies leave it until the last moment to turn around. Only a few babies are in the breech position at birth.
Your baby’s eyes are a dark grey or blue colour. They’ll change in the weeks after birth, but you won’t know the final colour until about a year after birth.

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32 Weeks Pregnant

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At 32 weeks pregnant, you may be starting to nest, setting up baby’s nursery and getting your home ready for a new occupant. Baby is also starting to get ready for life on the outside, practicing skills like sucking, swallowing and breathing. You’re probably feeling their every move too—those kicks are surprisingly strong! Here’s what else to know about week 32 of pregnancy.

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How Big Is Your Baby at 32 Weeks?

At 32 weeks, your baby is about 16.7 inches long and weighs around 3.8 pounds. That’s about the size of a Care Bear.

Your Baby’s Development at 32 Weeks

With only two months left to go, your baby is finalizing everything they need for life outside the womb. Here’s what’s happening with baby at 32 weeks:

Sucking and swallowing: When you’re 32 weeks pregnant, your baby is practicing sucking and swallowing to prepare their digestive system for drinking milk.
Breathing: They’re also practicing breathing by inhaling amniotic fluid.
Strong kicks: Is someone knocking down the door from the inside? Keep counting those kicks and log how many minutes it takes your baby to get to ten movements. Call your doctor if it’s longer than two hours, or if you notice a change in how often your baby is moving in general.

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32 Weeks Pregnant Ultrasound

If you have an ultrasound at 32 weeks pregnant, there are two main things your provider will look at: baby’s positioning and baby’s movement. The ideal position for baby is head down, face down, but if they haven’t found their way there yet, there’s still time for them to get there. Your doctor will also want to confirm that baby is active and moving around enough.

32 Weeks Baby Movement

At around 28 weeks pregnant, you’ll want to start counting baby’s kicks. You can do this while sitting or lying quietly, or at some point during your day. “You’ll want to be able to feel ten distinct movements—rolls, kicks or flutters—within a two-hour period,” Dr. Jennifer Lang, a Los Angeles–based ob-gyn and author of The Whole 9 Months: A Week-by-Week Pregnancy Nutrition Guide with Recipes for a Healthy Start , tells Babylist . “Most of the time, you’ll get there in the first five minutes,” although it can take up to two hours. You’ll want to feel those ten kicks in that time frame, and if you don’t, wait a few hours, have something to eat and try again. If you don’t feel baby move within two two-hour periods, or if you notice a big change in the amount baby is moving, give your doctor a call.

Your Body at 32 Weeks of Pregnancy

By 32 weeks pregnant, you’re probably continuing to gain around a pound per week. About half of that weight goes straight to your growing baby (who’s almost 17 inches by now!), and the other half is mostly fluids and blood. Think about it this way: your blood volume has increased by 40-50% since the beginning of your pregnancy.

Shortness of breath

At the 32nd week of pregnancy, your uterus is about five inches above your belly button, which means your lungs are getting crowded. So don’t be surprised if you have trouble catching your breath. Rest assured your baby’s getting plenty of oxygen, but you’ll probably need to take more frequent breaks and not push yourself as hard as you’re used to.

The third trimester is notorious for being plagued by heartburn. Keep watching what foods and practices may cause yours to flare up—eating before bed or noshing on spicy foods, for example. And take an over-the-counter antacid when your precautions don’t seem to work—just make sure you’ve gotten the OK from your healthcare provider.

Urge to nest

The nesting instinct is so real! Dogs, mice, cats, humans—even honey bees—are all driven to create a safe, welcoming place for our young at the end of pregnancy. Your nesting instincts may take the form of working on your baby registry , picking out nursery colors or even giving in to your urge to scrub the floorboards.

Weird dreams

Pregnancy hormones —plus trouble sleeping, stress and anticipation for baby’s arrival—can cause some pretty wacky dreams. Consider keeping a dream journal, so you can look back and your wild night time visions. You may even want to share them with your future child when they’re older.

Signs of labor?

If you start to experience any signs of preterm labor at 32 weeks, like consistent contractions, bleeding or a sudden change in vaginal discharge, be sure to let your doctor know and head to labor & delivery right away, just to be on the safe side.

Your breast milk changes based on whether you have a boy or girl. One study suggests milk for boys may be richer and milk for girls may be higher in calcium.

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Pregnancy Symptoms Coming up in Week 33

In week 33 of pregnancy, you and your baby will both be a little bit bigger. You might begin to feel extra toasty as your body temperature rises and Braxton Hicks contractions may become a part of your everyday life.

Commonly Asked Questions About 32 Weeks Pregnant

Is my baby in the right position.

Wondering what the most common 32 weeks pregnant baby position is? Most babies change position to being head-down, facing your back, by this week. It’s called the cephalic position and it’s the ideal position for vaginal birth. If baby is still head-up, there are still a few more weeks for them to flip into place. Your healthcare provider will track movement as the weeks pass and there’s plenty of time for serious baby gymnastics. In the meantime, if you’re curious about ways to improve fetal positioning, check out Spinning Babies . This go-to resource has all the info you need to safely and gently encourage your babe into the best position possible.

What does it mean for baby to “drop”?

You may still be carrying your baby high in your midsection, but soon they will “drop.” “Dropping, or lightening, is the time in pregnancy when the fetal head moves lower in the pelvis.” Says Dr. Rodney Wise, A Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and Market Chief Medical Officer at AmeriHealth Caritas . This happens for some pregnant people in the month or so before they deliver; for others, it happens during labor. When your baby drops, you’ll probably know it. You may breathe easier and heartburn may ease. Pressure in your lower abdomen is likely to increase though, “ Dropping may cause pelvic pain, hemorrhoids, back pain and hip discomfort,” says Dr. Wise. And with baby resting so low in your pelvis you may switch to a “waddle” when you walk (sorry) and need even more frequent bathroom breaks.

How do I know it’s Braxton Hicks contractions and not the real thing?

Braxton Hicks contractions aren’t painful or regular. “Real contractions are rhythmic,” Says Venus Standard, a certified nurse midwife and assistant professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. “Braxton Hicks can be sporadic and often don’t have a trackable timable pattern while real contractions get longer, stronger and closer together.” You might notice Braxton Hicks contractions when you’re dehydrated, after sex or when you need to pee. If the cramping doesn’t go away and/or if it continues to get more intense or frequent, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately. It could be a sign of preterm labor.

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32 week ultrasound – what to expect.

One of the questions we get asked a lot at Baby Bloom Ultrasound Studio is “ When is the best time to see my baby in 3D 4D Ultrasound? ” and “ When is the best time for an ultrasound to see my baby’s face? ”

What Will I See?

The next question we are asked after helping our mom-to-be determine the best time to come see the baby is “What will I see during my baby’s 4D 32 Week ultrasound scan?”

This is one of our favorite questions to answer because we love describing what babies may do during their scan. During your second and third trimester 3D 4D ultrasounds you may see the baby smile, yawn, suck their thumb, or even open their eyes! Watching your baby in ultrasound may give you some insight into their little personality too. Some babies are shy and some love getting their picture taken. Some babies are little gymnasts with their feet over their heads the entire scan. And some are just exhausted and want to sleep through it. Oh, and does all that heartburn make you wonder “Does my baby have hair?” We can actually check for hair during your ultrasound too. If this is your first time seeing your baby’s face, get ready to fall in love! It is truly one of the most amazing experiences you will have during pregnancy.

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During your ultrasound at Baby Bloom, we can also calculate your baby’s heartbeat, and tell you baby’s position in the womb. Many of our moms choose to add on one of our adorable My Baby’s Heartbeat Bears to their package. This Heartbeat Animal is a wonderful pregnancy keepsake and includes a recording of your baby’s heartbeat inside to keep.

32 Week Fetus Pictures – 3D, 4D or HD?

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In addition to 3D 4D ultrasound, Baby Bloom is known for our spectacular HD LIVE ultrasound imaging. This cutting edge imaging is also known as 5D ultrasound. HD LIVE / 5D ultrasound technology uses a moveable light source that “lights up” the image of the baby that is seen during their scan. This makes it possible for expectant parents to see the facial expressions of their baby with amazing clarity. We recommend this technology anytime past 14 weeks. Especially for your baby’s face shot, ultrasound as we can change the position of the light to more clearly see baby’s features including their eyelids, nose, and lips.

Baby Position at Your 32 Week Ultrasound

So, what if the baby is not in the right position to get good ultrasound photos of their face? Well, if you brought the family they will all begin trying to talk the baby into a better one! Once in a while, it works like it did the time the big sister sang “Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star” to her baby brother and he turned over so we could see him. Usually, our experienced ultrasound sonographers have to utilize some of their favorite tricks to get baby to turn around though! The mom-to-be may be asked to get up and drink something, cough loudly several times, walk around, or even dance to The Wobble (Hey, whatever works, right? And, it did!). The ultrasound technician may play music, or pat moms belly as well.

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32 weeks pregnant

Pregnancy Symptoms Week 32
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Changing positions.

In the next few weeks, your baby will likely get into the ideal position for birth – head down, facing your back. About 97 percent of babies get here on their own – but some end up in different positions .

Able to survive and thrive

At 32 weeks, if you have your baby early their chances of doing well are very good. Called moderately preterm , babies born between 32 and 34 weeks often need care in the NICU , but are unlikely to have lasting problems.

Baby movement

Keep monitoring your baby's kicks , and tell your doctor or midwife immediately if you notice a change. Though your baby's quarters are getting cozy, they should still be as active as before.

Baby development at 32 weeks

Storing minerals.

Your baby's body is stashing away important minerals such as iron, calcium, and phosphorus. The iron stores your baby builds now last for the first 6 months of life, until your little one starts eating solid foods .

Your baby's lungs

By next month, your baby's lungs will be fully formed. For now, your baby is practicing breathing by inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid.

Your baby's genitalia

If you're having a boy, his external genitalia is formed and his testicles have started descending to the scrotum. If you're having a girl, her uterus and ovaries are in place with all the eggs she'll have.

Having twins?

Learn more about being 32 weeks pregnant with twins .

Your baby is about the size of a jicama

Pregnancy symptoms during week 32, lightning crotch.

While it's not a medical term, lightning crotch is an evocative phrase used to describe sharp pains in the pelvic area you may experience in late pregnancy. Some expecting moms have shooting pain through their groin and into their thigh. Others feel a burning or pins-and-needles sensation. Thankfully, it usually only lasts for a few seconds.

Lightning crotch is likely caused by pressure from your growing baby. In the third trimester, your baby drops down into your pelvis, and this puts pressure on your cervix and the nerves around the lower part of the uterus.

While lightning crotch is certainly painful, and can take your breath away when it zaps you by surprise, it isn't a sign of labor . It happens randomly, unlike labor contractions – which are regular and repeating, and get closer together over time.

Swollen hands and face

A certain amount of edema ( swelling ) is normal during pregnancy, but excessive swelling may be a sign of a serious condition called preeclampsia . Be sure to call your provider if you have severe or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, more than slight swelling of your hands, swelling in your face, or puffiness around your eyes.

Some mild to moderate swelling is unavoidable in late pregnancy, but there are some things that can help you manage it. Getting some exercise each day, drinking plenty of water , and wearing comfortable shoes can help decrease your edema. Compression stockings are also helpful, because they put pressure on your legs to discourage fluid retention. When you're resting, prop your legs up. And when you go to bed at night, sleep on your left side. These are small choices that can help improve your swelling over time.

Itching skin

Since your skin is stretching to accommodate the growth of your belly and breasts, it's fairly normal to experience itching during pregnancy . Hormonal changes as well as sensitivity to heat during the summer and dry air in the winter can make these symptoms worse. If you already have a skin condition, like eczema, you might notice your symptoms are more severe while you're pregnant.

If simple treatments like using moisturizer and taking a warm oatmeal bath don't help, talk to your provider about topical, over-the-counter anti-itch medications. Most are safe for pregnancy, but ask before using them.

Less commonly, severe itchiness can be a symptom of an underlying health condition like cholestasis . (This is a liver condition that requires immediate medical treatment.) Reach out to your provider if:

you feel very itchy (especially on your hands and feet) but don't have a rash
you develop a new rash
you have a skin condition that's getting worse

There's a pregnancy-specific skin condition – called PUPPP , or pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy – that causes a very itchy rash. Though it's not dangerous, PUPPP is difficult to live with. Your provider may recommend a topical ointment, oral antihistamine, or oral steroids to treat it.

Stretch marks

Your baby is growing, your body is growing, and your skin is stretching rapidly to keep up. Because of this, you might get stretch marks on your skin, especially on your belly and breasts.

Some women won't get this "badge of motherhood," but at least half of moms do. There are a variety of factors that influence whether you'll get stretch marks, including genetics. If your mother got stretch marks during her pregnancies, you likely will, too. Rapid weight gain, a multiples pregnancy , carrying a large baby , and having excess amniotic fluid can also increase the likelihood of getting stretch marks.

While there plenty of stretch mark creams that promise to help, there isn't a lot you can do to prevent or lessen stretch marks during pregnancy. One thing shown to help lessen the severity is gaining a healthy amount of pregnancy weight , but that's not always in your control.

The good news is that stretch marks usually become considerably less noticeable about six to 12 months after childbirth. The pigmentation fades and they generally become lighter than the surrounding skin. If your post-pregnancy stretch marks bother you, talk to a dermatologist about ways to minimize them.

Varicose veins

Varicose veins are veins that become swollen, becoming visible at the surface of the skin. Many women develop varicose veins – or find they get worse – during pregnancy.

That's because your growing uterus puts pressure on the inferior vena cava, the large vein located on the right side of your body. This puts increased pressure on the veins in the lower half of your body, which can make them stretch. Hormonal changes and your increased blood volume during pregnancy also play a role.

Most commonly, women develop varicose veins on their legs, but you can get them in your pelvic area or buttocks as well. ( Hemorrhoids are just varicose veins in the rectal area.) They're not typically painful, but they could feel itchy or uncomfortable. In rare cases, varicose veins ache, throb, or burn.

To avoid getting varicose veins, it can help to stay active and take regular breaks during the day. Both sitting or standing for too long (and crossing your legs while you're sitting) can make varicose veins worse. Eating well and avoiding excessive weight gain can also help prevent or lessen the severity of varicose veins.

Appetite changes

As you near the end of your pregnancy, you might notice that you're less hungry . In the third trimester, some women find their appetite lessens and they have trouble eating larger meals.

This can be attributed to your growing baby, who's getting closer to their birth weight and is crowding your internal organs. With less room, you'll likely find large meals harder to stomach.

Still, you and your baby both need plenty of nutritious food during the last several weeks of pregnancy. In the third trimester, moms-to-be typically require an extra 300 calories each day. To make this possible, try eating small, frequent meals and snacks with a mix of protein, carbs, and healthy fats.

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Pregnancy checklist at 32 weeks

Make sure your vaccinations are up to date.

To keep you and your baby safe, it's important to get the vaccines recommended during pregnancy . These include Tdap , RSV , and the current flu vaccine and COVID vaccine . When you get these vaccines, your body develops antibodies against the disease that cross the placenta . These antibodies protect your newborn baby before they're old enough to be vaccinated. Vaccines also help you stay healthy and avoid passing a serious disease to your baby.

Prepare for breastfeeding

If you're planning to breastfeed and haven't nursed before, start learning about it now. Talk to nursing moms, read these top breastfeeding tips , and consider taking a breastfeeding class. You may want to find a local breastfeeding support group to join as well.

Now's a good time to think about pumping breast milk , too. Even if you won't be working outside the home, you'll likely want to order a pump through your insurance. Many breastfeeding moms turn to pumps to increase their milk supply or so their partner or family members can help by bottle-feeding their baby.

Breastfeeding is a rewarding but challenging task, and it's ideal to have support. While you'll be doing the work of feeding your little one, your partner and loved ones can help you succeed by making meals, running errands, spending time with older kids, and caring for your baby when you need rest.

Narrow down baby names

If you don't have a few great baby names picked out, check out our Baby Names Finder to get inspired. You can search names by popularity, letter, origin, theme, and meaning. And if you're having trouble getting on the same page with your partner, try this exercise: Make a list of ten names you like. Have your partner do the same. Trade lists and each cross out one name on the other's list that you don't love. Keep taking turns until you have a set of names you can both live with.

Decide who'll be in the delivery room

Don't feel pressured to allow relatives and friends into the delivery room if you don't want to. Many moms-to-be just want their partner and medical staff present for their baby's birth.

Now's a good time to consider your expectations for visitors after your baby arrives, too. The people who love you will be anxious to see you and your little one, but the first few days with your newborn require a lot of rest and skin-to-skin time. You may be exhausted , dealing with feeding challenges, or just not up for visits.

Sometimes, your friends and family won't see eye-to-eye with your plans – and that's okay. Set boundaries early, emphasizing when they can visit so you won't have any surprises at the hospital or when you get home with your newborn .

You may choose to keep visits short (a half an hour at a time), block off long stretches of time during the day, or have no visitors for the first few days or weeks. If enforcing these boundaries is difficult for you, don't be afraid to enlist your partner or a close friend to help out.

Stock up on supplies

It's not too early to start thinking about the essentials that will get you through your first several weeks at home with your baby. Consider the household goods you'll need most, such as pantry staples, toilet paper, and toiletries. Make sure you're all set with medicine you take regularly, too.

Stock up on easy-to-prepare, nonperishable food for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. If you're up for spending extra time cooking, you can fill your freezer with prepared meals. If not, shopping the frozen section at the grocery store is a great option.

Gather the things you'll need to care for yourself and your baby after birth. These postpartum products get top marks from BabyCenter moms. Cover the basics, like diapers , wipes , sanitary pads for postpartum bleeding , and comfy postpartum underwear . Now's a good time to make sure you have enough baby clothes , along with bottles and formula if you plan to use them.

32 weeks pregnant bellies

During the end of pregnancy, your belly will feel tight and heavy . As your uterus grows, it eventually pushes up against your abdominal wall, giving your belly that tight-as-a-drum look and feel. But not every mom-to-be will get a basketball-belly look. Just like our bodies are different before pregnancy, they're different during pregnancy, too!

Tall women have more vertical space for their growing uterus, so may show later. Full-figured or plus-size pregnant women may also show later, as the distinct outline of their bump may be blurred. How your belly looks and feels can vary based on factors like your hormones, pre-pregnancy weight , height, body shape, muscle tone, and whether this is your first baby.

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32 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms, Belly Size & Ultrasound

32 weeks pregnant is a milestone to celebrate and savor. Find out what to expect when you’re 32 weeks pregnant, find out whether you can feel baby yet and what your uterus looks like. What size is a 12-week-pregnant uterus? What are the 8th week symptoms? When does baby start to move?

Your baby at week 32 of pregnancy

In the same way as you, your unborn baby will establish a routine every day. There will be times when your baby is active and wiggly, and other times when you aren’t able to feel her movements. After your baby is born, she’ll probably continue the pattern she developed in utero. Your baby also has favorite positions along with a routine. The perfect position for labor is for unborn babies to have their heads down, rumps up toward the ribs.

32 weeks pregnant is how many months?

When you are 32 weeks pregnant, you are officially in 8 months of your pregnancy, only 1 months to go! Congratulations, your almost there momma!

How big is your baby at 32 weeks pregnant?

At 32 weeks, the average fetus weighs around 3 t0 4 pounds and measures about 15 to 17 inches from crown to rump, making it about the size of a of pineapple or a cabbage or head of a zucchini

32 weeks pregnant baby position

32 weeks pregnant: baby’s development, 30-33 weeks baby developments.

At 32 weeks after conception, the fetus practices breathing almost 40 percent of the time. About 990 gallons of blood are pumped daily by the fetal heart at 32 weeks postconception. At about 32 weeks postconception, the lungs begin to develop genuine alveoli. In humans, genuine alveoli account for over 95% of lung tissue that matures later in life. Children keep growing genuine alveoli until age 8.

The testicles of unborn baby boys begin to form around week 12, but they won’t emerge from the abdomen until around week 33. And then they go down into the scrotum.

Brain develops many bumps and grooves

It is during this month when the brain’s ridges and valleys (gyri and sulci) begin to take shape. These ridges and valleys increase the brain’s surface area, which is crucial given that the cortex is located exclusively there. As a result of the widespread presence of gyri and sulci, the cerebral cortex is able to accommodate a greater number of neurons. This rapid development of the brain coincides with a similarly rapid expansion of the fetus’s capacity for learning.

Fetus see and respond to visual information

It was discovered that fetuses, as early as 32 weeks after conception, moved their heads toward the face-like lights projected through the uterine wall. 13 This demonstrates that the fetus can perceive and process visual information from the outside world, and that it has a particular preference for looking at stimuli that resemble human faces.

Fetus grasps objects

By this point, the fetus also grasps objects that come near her hands. In fact, as early as 25 weeks after conception, the fetus can hold her own body weight momentarily by grasping.

Your body at 32 weeks pregnant

You may already be counting down the days because there are only a few weeks left. With all the suffering you’re experiencing, it’s understandable. However, there are other, less unpleasant, indicators that the time of birth is drawing near, such as a sore back and swollen ankles. Your breasts may leak a clear or slightly yellow fluid. If you decide to breastfeed your kid, the first few days of his existence will be sustained by this foremilk called colostrum. White vaginal bleeding, known as leukorrhea, is also possible. As you get closer to giving birth, this is to be expected and is actually quite common.

Alternatives to Medication

You have a lot of choices when it comes to pain management during childbirth. What kind of strategy you go with is an extremely personal decision. You should consider several methods and even combinations and backup plans as you think about delivery day.

Here are a few popular methods pregnant women use to go through labor medication-free.

You’ve probably heard of Lamaze, an approach to childbirth that encourages women to be active during labor by moving around and using breathing strategies versus medication to cope with pain. Your partner is a key part of making this method a success. This practice has been around since the 1960s and remains popular today. To fully understand Lamaze, locate an instructor in your area by going to Lamaze.org .

The Bradley Method

Similar to the Lamaze approach, the Bradley Method encourages women to take an active role in their own labor. With the help of Bradley Method workshops, expectant parents can learn how to use deep breathing techniques to ease the discomfort of childbirth. Your partner should encourage you to concentrate on these breathing techniques and other coping methods while you are in labor. You may learn more about Bradley birth at Bradleybirth.com.

You may still try an alternative method of pain management, even if you haven’t taken Lamaze or Bradley Method training. A doula or trained nurse midwife can help you through labor by providing support and advice.

Water therapy

Water and heat can help you relax during labor, which may make giving birth easier. The benefits of water treatment can be enjoyed in the shower even if you are not yet prepared to give birth in a tub. “Women don’t know how relaxing water can be until they’re in the water,” says Dr. Joanne Motino Bailey, PhD, a licensed nurse midwife. Dr. Bailey claims that water therapy is “underutilized” as a means of pain management during birth.

Movement and body positions

During labor, you can try out some of the positions you learned about in childbirth class or from your certified nurse midwife. You could, for instance, benefit from the reassuring rocking action. If you’re in labor, Dr. Bailey recommends that you “Try to stay upright and start walking” to help you focus and progress.

Of course, these options for non-pharmaceutical pain relief after labor are by no means exhaustive. There are many additional techniques available, too, such as acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and others.

Do your homework on any coping methods you want to use and talk to your doctor about your options before the big day. Not all medical facilities will allow you to give birth in the bathtub or while under hypnosis, and some doctors may not be willing to perform the delivery if you request it.

Your period may become more often and bloody, a condition known as leukorrhea, starting about this time. Due to the increased pressure from your growing uterus on your diaphragm, you may be experiencing increased difficulty breathing. Once the baby “drops,” things will improve (usually about two to three weeks before delivery). In order to reduce any pain you may be experiencing, try sleeping with a pillow or cushion under your head when you’re lying down.

This week, it’s also important to keep an eye out for signs of swelling getting worse. In late pregnancy, it’s usual to feel some swelling in the feet, but if you also develop swelling in the face, severe headaches, abdominal pain, or nausea, you should see a doctor right once. Preeclampsia is a possible condition you’re experiencing.

32 weeks pregnant tips and advice

Drink plenty of water.

Staying hydrated is important. Your body uses more water during your pregnancy to fuel your increased blood supply (necessary to get your baby-to-be plenty of nutrients) and other body functions. Taken to extremes, dehydration can lead to preterm labor pains. So bring a water bottle to work with you—and drink it.

Use the bathroom—often

Drinking more water means more trips to the bathroom. Add to that, your kidneys are working overtime to filter impurities from your increased blood supply. To avoid stares from coworkers, plan discrete potty breaks. Go when you first get to the office and take a break on the way from meetings or other times when you’re already up so your trips will be less noticeable. Putting off a trip to the bathroom is a bad idea—it makes you uncomfortable and puts stress on your bladder, which can lead to bladder infections.

Bring light snacks

Food may not be appealing, especially if you’re experiencing nausea. Skip a full-blown lunch and opt for lighter fare throughout the day. Keep in mind that some pregnancy comfort foods are dead giveaways, such as crackers. If you’re trying to keep your pregnancy a secret, try less notorious foods that still comfort nausea but that don’t shout, “I’m pregnant!” Opt for foods high in protein, such as string cheese, almonds, or milk.

Wear comfortable clothes

You’ve probably packed away your tight-fitting pants already. If you haven’t, now’s probably the time to say goodbye to your hip-hugging ensembles until after your baby’s arrival. Avoiding tight clothes isn’t just about hiding your baby bump. Your body may be retaining water to fuel your increased blood supply, and constricting clothes are not only tight on your skin, but the blood that’s trying to flow underneath.

Watch your posture

Take time to get off your feet and walk around. Staying in the same position for too long allows the blood to pool in the lower part of your body, potentially making you light-headed. Put your feet up whenever possible to keep your blood flowing properly.

Having Trouble Sleeping at 32 weeks Pregnant

Having difficulties sleeping is a common pregnant symptom, and it’s especially common in the second and third trimesters, when other pregnancy symptoms peak and a growing belly makes it difficult to find a comfortable sleeping position.

When you’re 32 weeks pregnant, it could hurt to sleep on your stomach, but studies indicates that lying on your back puts more strain on the vena cava, the main blood vessel that returns blood to the heart.

Your blood circulation will increase if you sleep on your left side, which will also be good for your uterus, kidneys, and fetus. If you’re having trouble falling asleep, try placing a pillow between your knees and another under your stomach. If the problem persists, consult your doctor.

32 weeks Pregnant: Wellness and Nutrition

What should you avoid during pregnancy? Doctors agree that you should avoid the following:

Activities that may cause you to fall, or that place pressure or force on your belly
Intense, overly vigorous exercise – if you’re too out of breath to talk, you’re probably exercising too hard.
Drinking alcohol, smoking, and caffeine (ask your doctor how much caffeine you should consume each day)
Sweeteners such as saccharine and herbal sweeteners (ask your doctor if artificial sweeteners are appropriate)
Prescription and over-the-counter medications (check with your doctor about what’s safe during pregnancy)
Paint, cleaning products, and solvents can expose you to chemicals and fumes. Acrylic and latex paints are generally considered safe. However, you should consult your doctor before helping around the house or in the nursery.
Saunas and hot tubs
Chemical treatments for your hair, such as dye and perms

32 weeks pregnancy symptoms

Your body undergoes many changes to give your baby-to-be enough room to grow. Some of these changes are comforting—your rounded belly and your full breasts, for example—while other signs can be troubling. Keep in mind that many of these physical changes will last only until your baby arrives.

Upper abdominal pain

The uterus is growing rapidly, putting pressure on organs like the bladder, intestines, and stomach. This can cause mild pain in the upper abdomen that may extend to the lower abdomen or sides of your stomach. The pressure on your abdomen can also cause pain when you cough or sneeze.

Lower abdominal pain

The uterus is growing rapidly and putting pressure on your bladder, intestines, and stomach. This can cause lower abdominal pain that may feel like mild cramping or a dull ache in the pelvic region. Back pain. The growing weight of your uterus on your spine can cause back pain that typically becomes worse as pregnancy progresses.

The weight of your uterus can put pressure on your veins and cause leg cramps or swelling. You may also experience varicose veins in your legs due to increased blood flow. Neck pain. As the baby grows, it puts more pressure on the spinal cord, which runs down through your neck and back. This can cause mild pain in the neck area that may extend into your shoulders and arms.

Your growing uterus can put pressure on your spine and cause back pain. The weight of the baby can also cause sciatica, which is when pain shoots down the back of one leg due to compression in the spinal cord. Backache. Your growing uterus may cause you to experience mild to moderate lower back pain or stiffness in your lower abdomen around this time.

Leaky breasts

It can be alarming, especially if you aren’t expecting it! But rest assured, this is not usually a cause for concern. Breast milk production begins when the hormone prolactin rises in response to pregnancy. Prolactin stimulates the cells of the mammary glands that produce milk and causes them to grow and multiply.

Sleeping difficulties

You may find it harder to get comfortable when you’re pregnant. Your growing abdomen can make it more difficult for you to find a position that feels good, and your joints may be sore from carrying extra weight. You might also experience restless leg syndrome, which is when you feel like your legs are moving even though they aren’t. This happens because the joints in the body release chemicals that cause itching or tingling sensations when they are irritated by things like pregnancy hormones.

Swollen Ankels

You may be experiencing swollen ankles, which is common during pregnancy. This happens because the increased levels of hormones in your body cause fluid to accumulate in your tissues, including those that line the walls of your veins and arteries. It’s usually not a cause for concern unless you have swelling in both legs or it lasts longer than two weeks.

Fatigue (constant tiredness or weakness)

One of the most typical symptoms of early pregnancy is fatigue, which frequently starts at this point. Although there are many causes of exhaustion during pregnancy (including changes in hormone levels), some research indicates that inadequate sleep brought on by nighttime awakenings from unpleasant sleeping positions may also be a role.

Heartburn or gas

There may be a rise in heartburn and flatulence during the 32nd week of pregnancy. This is because progesterone produces a decrease in the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle, which typically prevents stomach acid from entering the esophagus. This can cause heartburn and discomfort by allowing stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus. Try spreading your meals out more, staying away from items that are known to cause heartburn (such spicy foods), and drinking lots of water.

Mood swings and crying spells

The 32nd week of pregnancy is a vulnerable time for women, when they are more likely to experience mood swings and crying spells. Until your hormone levels settle, this will have an impact on your mental and emotional well-being. This is a common occurrence for pregnant women; one study indicated that 75% of women felt emotional shifts like irritability or depression in the first trimester.

Indigestion, or constipation

During the 32nd week of pregnancy, you may suffer gastrointestinal issues like indigestion or constipation. Pregnancy hormones like progesterone and estrogen might increase the likelihood of gastrointestinal issues including indigestion. These hormones slow down digestion by relaxing the digestive tract, preventing food from being swallowed whole. You can reduce the frequency and severity of indigestion during pregnancy by cutting out on high-fat and sugary foods and eating more often, smaller meals (like sweets or fried foods).

Swelling (edema)

Your body retains water to provide the necessary fluids for your growing baby-to-be. You can prevent much of this swelling from drinking plenty of fluids and keeping your legs up. You may also want to purchase socks designed to improve the circulation in your feet.

The skin’s pigmentation may deepen around certain parts of your body during pregnancy, such as your nipples and freckles. You may also notice spots of color on your face, called the mask of pregnancy or chloasma. These pigmentation changes will fade after your baby’s born.

Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea, is a very common and often overlooked symptom of pregnancy. It happens when there isn’t enough oxygen in your body or when your blood flow is constricted. This can make it difficult to do even the smallest things like walk across the room or climb stairs.

You may feel like you need to take deeper breaths than usual or that it takes longer than normal for your breathing rate to return to normal after an activity such as climbing stairs.

Symptoms to be aware of

Please share any concerns you may have with your doctor or midwife. Don’t worry about whether or not you’re repeating yourself or wasting anyone’s time by bringing up an old topic. This pregnancy is yours, so listen to your body if you suspect something is wrong.

Signs of premature labour

If you have any of the following symptoms, call the hospital or midwife straight away, because you could be in premature labour:

regular contractions or tightenings
period-type pains or pressure in your vaginal area
a “show” – which is when the plug of mucus that has sealed the cervix during pregnancy comes away and out of the vagina
a gush or trickle of fluid from your vagina – this could be your waters breaking
backache that’s unusual for you.

32 weeks pregnant belly

Your baby will occupy a larger area of your uterus at this point. To provide more room for your developing baby, your uterus will grow underneath your rib cage. You might start to feel more clumsy. The center of gravity somewhat shifts as your tummy expands. You can get a sense of unsteadiness.

32 weeks pregnant belly size

By week 32, your belly will have expanded and protruded considerably. You might have trouble seeing where you’re walking. There is a 26-35 cm range for fundal height (10.2-13.8 in). Around 9 cm (3.5 inches) above your belly button is where you’ll notice a significant increase in amniotic fluid.

Some women may measure smaller and some larger than this, but this is a good general guide for how big your belly will be at this point in pregnancy. Of course, being 32 weeks pregnant with twins makes you feel heavier than other pregnant women your age.

Measuring pregnant belly at 32 weeks

If you’re measuring your belly at home, use a tape measure and measure around the widest part of your abdomen. Measurement is usually taken above the navel or below it, depending on what’s more comfortable for you. Be sure to stand up straight and relax as much as possible while taking your measurement—it should be taken at the same time every day so that you can monitor how quickly or slowly your belly is growing.

If you are measuring your belly at the top of your pubic bone, expect to see an increase of about two inches per month. If you’re measuring this lower, around your navel and below, it can be as much as three inches per month. The average weight gain during pregnancy is between 25 and 35 pounds and usually occurs in the last trimester (after week 28).

Braxton Hicks at 32 weeks Pregnant

At 32 weeks pregnant, you may find that your Braxton Hicks contractions are becoming more frequent and intense. You may feel them in your back or lower abdomen, and they may last anywhere from 30 seconds to two minutes. If you’re having regular contractions, it’s important to talk with your doctor about any pain or discomfort you experience during them.

Braxton Hicks are common during the third trimester. You may not even notice them because they feel like mild discomfort or a dull ache in your lower abdomen. They’re also called practice contractions because they prepare your body for real labor by getting it ready to push out a baby when the time comes.

32 weeks pregnant ultrasound

An ultrasound of your baby at 32 weeks shows a head that is relatively large; a human baby’s brain weighs 12 percent of his body weight at birth. It’s likely that your baby already has 100 billion or so brain cells at birth.

The importance of prenatal vitamins during pregnancy

During pregnancy, you need a greater amount of folic acid and iron. Why? Here are some reasons:

Folic acid prevents neural tube defects

These defects affect the fetal brain and spinal cord in a significant way. Preferably, you should begin taking extra folic acid three months before you become pregnant.

The placenta and baby require iron to develop

The body uses iron to make blood to supply oxygen to the baby. Additionally, iron helps prevent anemia, a condition in which the blood lacks healthy red blood cells

It’s important to consult your doctor or healthcare provider to find out which are the best prenatal vitamins to take before pregnancy, and how to calculate your expected delivery date.

32 weeks pregnant hCG levels

At 32 weeks pregnant, your hCG levels can range from about 4,060 – 165,400+ mIU/m.

Explore more in your pregnancy week-by-week

Follow your pregnancy week-by-week to find out how your baby is growing and what is happening to your body.

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2 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms, Belly Size & Ultrasound

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Normal 32 week baby ultrasound.

At 32 weeks you are officially 8 months pregnant, you have still 8 more weeks to go! In today’s post we are going to be talking about your 32 week ultrasound and pregnancy, as usual, you are going to learn about pregnancy symptoms , fetal development , prenatal visit and your baby’s ultrasound of course , are you ready? let’s begin.

How Big Is Your Baby at 32 weeks pregnant?

Your baby at 32-weeks will be as big as a Squash . The average 32 week fetus weighs about 3.7 to 4 lbs. or 1700 grams, and measures about 28 centimeters long.

Normal symptoms at 32 weeks pregnant!

Braxton Hicks contractions : Contractions are most likely getting frequent and stronger as time goes by. There’s one big difference between Braxton Hicks contractions and the real deal, Braxton Hicks will go away. Real contractions don’t, they just keep coming. Women who are 32 weeks pregnant with twins are at higher risk for preterm labor, so definitely watch for contractions that don’t go away.

Vaginal discharge : Increased discharge is your body’s way of preparing for delivery, it prevents infection on the vagina (Birth canal). Keep your eye out for the mucus plug this thick, gooey (sometimes bloody) substance covers the cervix until a few days (or just hours) before labor when your body expels it. Another thing to keep an eye on discharge that seems more like a watery liquid. If you’re having a constant flow that’s more like water than discharge, your water might have broken, causing a slow leak. If that’s the case, call the OB and get to the hospital ASAP.

Shortness of breath : As your uterus keeps expanding, the compression against your lungs keeps increasing, causing you to feel short of breath. Don’t push yourself too hard, and slow down.

Leaky boobs : That yellow liquid is baby’s first food called colostrum, and also your body’s practicing for nurturing.

Frequent urination : Now that your uterus is putting a lot of pressure on your bladder, your trips to the bathroom might be more frequent.

Other symptoms such as Constipation, Leg cramps , Hemorrhoids , Itchy skin , Round ligament pain , General lower back, and abdominal mild aches might be present, all part of the normal list of symptoms at this time.

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Fetal development at 32 weeks!

Baby’s brain and nervous systems is still maturing, a process that will continue even after birth.
The limbs are becoming more strong, smooth and plump.
The skin appears to be at this time in a healthy color, As fat accumulates under the skin, it’s no longer transparent and is now opaque.
The fingernails are growing fast, you might need to trim them soon after the baby is born.
Testicles are nearly completed their descent out of the body into the scrotum by now if you are expecting a boy.
The major development at this time is the immune system , your baby is acquiring immunity to many infections as the protective antibodies in your blood pass through the placenta into his/her blood.
In these past few weeks, your baby is practicing swallowing, breathing, kicking and sucking. In anticipation of that transition to mouth feeding, your baby’s digestive system is all set and ready to go.
Your baby’s looking more and more like a newborn.
Your baby is sleeping like a baby with regular sleep and wake cycles (which would also account for the decrease in movement you’re likely feeling these days).

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What to know about doctor visits?

You’ll be keeping tabs on how often the baby’s moving and whether his or her movements are consistent from day to day. Here’s how you do it: Pick a time of day and set a timer. See how long it takes to get to 10 fetal movements it should be less than two hours.

A 32-weeks pregnant belly should measure about 30 to 34 centimeters from the top of the uterus to the pelvic bone. Sometime between now and around week 34, the baby will “drop” from up near your ribs to down near your pelvis, where he or she will hang out in the head-down position until delivery.

You’ll be weighed and your blood pressure will be taken. You may be asked to give a urine sample to check for signs of preeclampsia, urinary tract infections, and other problems.

On the routine doctor visits, these parameters are still checked.

Your weight gain. Blood pressure. Glucose. Ketones. Protein. Nitrate. Fundal height. Fetal presentation. Heart rate with Doppler(of the baby) Fetal movements. Signs of preterm labor. Edema.

At 32 week some doctors do an Ultrasound to perform measurements on the baby, remember your last ultrasound with measurements was done on the Anatomy scan at week 18-20, This Ultrasound will check the following things:

Size of the baby.
Fetal position.
Amniotic fluid index.
Doppler of the heart.
Placenta location.

Normal 32 week ultrasound.

Fetal measurements are as follow Head ( Bi parietal Diameter and Head Circumference), Abdominal circumference and Femur Length.

ultrasound image of a baby at 32 weeks, showing the heart doppler

Tips for You This Week.

Learn Early Labor Signs:

If you’re like a lot of pregnant moms, you’re probably wondering how you’ll know for sure that you’re in labor. Learn the signs of early labor, just in case: water breaking, period-like cramps, vaginal bleeding, diarrhea, and a tightening feeling in your uterus.

Keep yourself hydrated at all times, it will not only prevent you from getting into early labor, but also will help the placenta produce enough amniotic fluid for your baby, and also keeps your body and kidneys working efficiently and smoothly.

In general don’t stress out about weight gain or stretch marks, snack frequent and small portions, try to get ready for the big moment so you don’t have to be running at the last minute, keep your skin moisturized, try to stay active if you can, appropriate exercises will keep your pelvis muscles strong for delivery.

In conclusion about a 32 week ultrasound.

Here you have the most useful information about your 32 week Pregnancy. You learn today about your baby development , Prenatal care (doctor visits) and Fetal Ultrasound at 32 weeks. I hope this information helps you somehow. In my next post, I will be talking about 33 week pregnancy and ultrasound. If you like this post keep sharing to other mommies. Stay tuned for more helpful posts like this one.

Disclaimer: Due to HIPPA regulations all patient information is protected on this site. The majority of the Ultrasound images are my own. The information provided on my blog is designed to provide helpful information about the topic. And this post is made with the best of my knowledge. Therefore, this post is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatments consult your own physician. The author is not responsible or liable for any mistreated pathologies.

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Growth Scan During Pregnancy – Everything You Need To Know

This prenatal scan accesses fetal well-being, especially if there’s a history of complications.

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A growth scan during pregnancy is carried out to check the baby’s development. Often scans and screening tests are a part of routine care in pregnancy and are conducted before the third trimester. Growth scans are typically performed in the final trimester for most women. Nevertheless, it may cause you to become concerned and anxious about your baby’s health.

Read on to know more about growth scans and understand their significance in pregnancy.

What Is A Growth Scan During Pregnancy?

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If you have a scan during your third trimester, it’s called a ‘growth scan’ or ‘wellbeing scan’ – which is done to determine your baby’s size and measurements and assess their health. A growth scan is an ultrasound scan that determines whether your baby’s growth is normal . Doctors typically recommend it for women during the third trimester of pregnancy; one of the main reasons is to know about fetal growth ( 1 ).

What Is The Purpose Of A Growth Scan?

A growth scan in obstetrics during pregnancy, which is also commonly known as a sonogram, is performed to provide your doctor with useful information about your pregnancy and fetal growth . It helps the doctor ( 2 ):

Check your baby’s overall growth.
Check the volume of your amniotic fluid.
Determine the final position and maturity of the placenta.
Determine the fetal position.
Check the baby’s estimated weight close to your delivery date [3] .

A mom and blogger, Rebecca, shares how a growth scan eased her doctor’s concerns about her baby’s growth. She says, “As I am quite tall and my body contained everything compactly, by 28 weeks, my OB was concerned about the baby’s growth, and I had extra growth scans… but as it turned out, he was just a petite baby with long legs like his parents! ( i )”

Specific measurements from the growth scan can be used to estimate fetal growth. A fetal growth chart serves as a reference to assess the growth of the fetus. The below graph shows the estimated fetal weight with gestational age. The lines represent different growth rates, and the red one denotes the average growth rate or the 50th percentile. The lowest and highest growth is represented by the black top and bottom lines, which correspond to 99% and 1%, respectively.

Estimated fetal weight by gestational age

Who needs a growth scan.

You may need a growth scan for various reasons. Some of these reasons include ( 3 ):

If you have had complications in your previous pregnancies, your doctor may perform additional scans to monitor the fetal health. Pregnancy complications can mean health risks for you and the fetus. If you had a medical problem like thyroid disease, seizures, asthma, heart disease , or anemia i X A condition characterized by reduced levels of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the body during pregnancy. before or during pregnancy, it can lead to pregnancy complications. Similarly, accidents or injuries while pregnant can also lead to pregnancy complications. In such cases, doctors may opt for a late pregnancy growth scan to keep a tab on the pregnancy complications that can arise due to health problems ( 4 ).
Pregnancy complications can also arise due to the placental position and placental breaks . In the following two conditions ( 5 ):
Placental abruption is when the placenta breaks away from the uterine wall due to some health complications and bleeding through vagina is observed.

Your doctor will be monitoring your pregnancy and fetal health frequently for the rest of your term. A growth scan and assessment in the last few weeks of your pregnancy may be essential to determine the placental position and so to decide the time and method of delivering your baby [6] .

Many a time women develop diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes).It is a serious condition, and if you don’t manage it well, it can cause pregnancy complications. A growth scan helps your doctor determine if there is a problem with your pregnancy due to gestational diabetes. Your baby can suffer from excess birth weight, which may mean a C-section delivery for you. Your child can have respiratory problems, a preterm birth, and low sugar at birth. These are just some of the risks to your baby due to gestational diabetes . With the help of a growth scan, your doctor can determine if your pregnancy or baby has any problems due to your gestational diabetes ( 6 ).
Women may develop high blood pressure during pregnancy (gestational hypertension). Whether you suffer from high blood pressure before your pregnancy or gestational hypertension, both conditions can cause pregnancy complications . In case you have high blood pressure during pregnancy, your doctor will like to monitor your baby’s growth regularly. And, a growth scan can help your doctor check for fetal growth abnormalities and complications ( 7 ).
The doctor usually measures the fundal height. Fundal height is the distance from the top of your uterus to your pubic bone. It should correspond with your pregnancy in weeks. For instance, if you are 22 weeks pregnant then your ideal fundal measurement is 22 cm.

If there is a discrepancy in this measurement, it can indicate

slow or rapid fetal growth.
too little or excess amniotic fluid,
Change in fetal positions other than normal or
uterine fibroids i X Benign uterine growths that may cause heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding and back pain. .

So a growth scan may then be necessary to make a diagnosis and find out the problems with fetal health ( 8 ).

Your fundal height can also indicate fetal growth restriction or intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR); both indicate low fetal weight or abnormal fetal growth rate. Your doctor may then confirm it through an ultrasound. If the ultrasound results indicate that the fetal growth is not optimum, your doctor is likely to perform a growth scan (or more than one) as your pregnancy progresses towards the end of your term ( 8 ).
You begin to experience less fetal movements during your third trimester . But If it persists, your doctor may perform a growth scan to check if everything is alright with your baby ( 10 ).
If you have a fetal breech position. Breech means fetal bottom-down position. It is not an ideal birth position, and you may need to undergo a C-section. If an earlier ultrasound scan revealed the breech position, your doctor might recommend another growth scan towards the end of your pregnancy to check the position of the fetus and the placenta ( 11 ).

Your doctor could suggest a growth scan during pregnancy to check your health and fetal development. It is a vital ultrasound scan generally performed in the third trimester to assess your amniotic fluid volume, placental position, the baby’s height, weight, and overall growth. However, women who have pregnancy-related complications may need growth scans more frequently to monitor the fetus. Altogether, the scan is helpful to detect any anomalies that help your doctor suggest prompt, necessary steps to enable a safe delivery with a healthy baby.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What happens if a growth scan shows a big baby?

A growth scan showing a big baby could mean that the baby is large for gestational age (LGA). Diabetes in mothers or genetics could be the cause of LGA. If the baby is diagnosed with LGA, the health care provider may recommend an early delivery to prevent the complications ( 12 ).

2. How long does a growth scan take?

The growth scan is a simple, non-invasive procedure performed by a professional sonographer or a doctor. The scan takes approximately 30 minutes to study and determine the fetus’ health.

No. A growth scan is a precautionary measure to ensure that your fetus is growing well without complications. In a normal pregnancy, you may be asked for a growth scan around the 34th week of pregnancy; however, in a high-risk pregnancy, it may be suggested around the 28th week ( 1 ).

3. How often are growth scans typically done during pregnancy?

Depending on the risk associated with your pregnancy, you will be advised additional growth scans during the third trimester. For a high-risk pregnancy, there will be five scans at 28, 31, 34, 37, and 40 weeks of gestation. In the case of a moderate-risk pregnancy, scans will be offered at 32, 36, and 40 weeks. If your pregnancy is classified as moderate-low risk, two scans will be scheduled at 32 and 36 weeks ( 14 ).

4. What potential causes for slow growth are detected during a growth scan?

Several maternal factors can contribute to fetal growth restriction (FGR). These include high blood pressure or other heart and blood vessel diseases, diabetes, anemia, long-term lung or kidney conditions, autoimmune conditions like lupus, underweight or overweight, poor nutrition or weight gain, alcohol or drug use, and cigarette smoking. On the other hand, factors in the baby that can lead to FGR include being one of multiple pregnancies (twins or triplets), infections, birth defects such as heart defects, and problems with genes or chromosomes. These various factors can hinder the baby’s normal growth and development during pregnancy ( 15 ).

5. What are the alternatives to growth scans for monitoring fetal growth?

A Doppler ultrasound can also be taken from the regular ultrasound to monitor fetal growth. Doppler sonography is a technique that checks the blood flow in the baby to see if it’s getting enough oxygen. It does this by measuring the resistance to blood flow and looking at the pattern of blood movement during the heartbeat. It also measures how fast the blood is moving in the vessels. If there are any abnormalities in the blood flow, it can indicate problems with the baby’s circulation. Many studies have shown that using Doppler measurements is helpful in managing babies who are not growing well in the womb. It helps doctors ensure the pregnancy continues safely, reducing the risk of premature birth, stillbirth, or long-term effects on the baby’s health ( 16 ).

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A growth scan is an ultrasound scan done in the third pregnancy trimester to ascertain the proper growth and development of the fetus.
A growth scan evaluates the overall growth of the baby, level of amniotic fluid, position and maturity of the placenta, and fetal position and weight.
Doctors may suggest growth scans for reasons such as a history of pregnancy-related complications, pre-existing medical conditions, decreased fetal movements, and multiple pregnancies.
Doctors use the results of the growth scan to determine any potential risks, fetal abnormalities, and also to decide the time and method of delivering the baby.

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In one of L.A.’s largest cash heists ever, burglars steal as much as $30 million from vault

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In one of the largest cash heists in Los Angeles history, thieves made off with as much as $30 million in an Easter Sunday burglary at a San Fernando Valley money storage facility, an L.A. police official said.

The burglary occurred Sunday night at a facility in Sylmar where cash from businesses across the region is handled and stored, said L.A. Police Department Cmdr. Elaine Morales.

The thieves were able to breach the building as well as the safe where the money was stored, Morales said. Law enforcement sources said the burglary was among the largest in city history when it comes to cash, and the total also surpassed any armored-car heist in the city.

Mystery surrounds the break-in.

Sources familiar with the investigation told The Times that a burglary crew broke through the roof of the Gardaworld building on Roxford Street to gain access to the vault. But it is unclear how they avoided the alarm system.

LOS ANGELES, CA- APRIL 04: Thieves made off with as much as $30 million in an Easter Sunday burglary from the Gardaworld building on Rexford Street in Sylmar. Published news reports said they entered through the roof. Photographed on Thursday, April 4, 2024. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

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The Canada-based security company has not responded to requests for comment.

The operators of the business did not discover the massive theft until they opened the vault Monday. An ABC-7 TV news helicopter video showed a large cut on the side of the building covered by a piece of plywood.

Authorities were alerted, and detectives from the LAPD’s Mission Division station responded to the crime scene to gather evidence.

A law enforcement source confirmed to The Times there was an effort to breach the side of the cash-holding building in addition to the roof. At least one alarm was triggered during the crime, but it was not connected to local law enforcement, according to a source familiar with the investigation who was not authorized to discuss it publicly.

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Further adding to the intrigue is that very few individuals would have known of the huge sums of cash being kept in that safe, according to law enforcement sources.

The break-in was described as elaborate and suggested an experienced crew who knew how to gain entry to a secure facility and go unnoticed.

Scott Andrew Selby, co-author of “Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History,” said that the theft has “all the markings of a really well-thought-out job” that was done by a “professional crew,” adding that based on other major heists of this nature, it is likely that the thieves had some inside intelligence.

He said investigators will be “looking around the globe for crimes with a similar M.O.”

As to whether the money is traceable, Selby said it depends on whether there are records of serial numbers or the cash that was collected is already in circulation. It is hard to hide ill-gotten gains and launder traceable bills, he said.

“As technology progresses and the world gets small, there are a lot of ways you can mess up and get caught,” Selby said. “With touch DNA, the slightest mistake can expose the identity of a member of the crew, leading authorities to eventually identify their associates.”

An FBI spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday night that the agency and the LAPD are investigating the theft.

A federal source said investigators were trying to complete a full accounting of the missing cash, but said it could be the largest cash heist in L.A.’s history.

The prior largest cash robbery in Los Angeles was on Sept. 12, 1997, with the theft of $18.9 million from the former site of the Dunbar Armored facility on Mateo Street. Those behind the incident were eventually caught .

Sunday’s theft comes nearly two years after the multimillion-dollar heist of jewelry from a Brink’s big rig at a Grapevine truck stop.

As much as $100 million in jewels and valuables was taken from the truck.

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In that case, thieves made off with the goods at 3 a.m. on July 11, 2022, taking more than 20 large bags stuffed with jewelry, gems and other items that the Brink’s tractor-trailer had been transporting to the L.A. area from the International Gem and Jewelry Show in San Mateo.

The heist occurred during a 27-minute window in which one driver slept in the vehicle’s sleeper berth and another ate a meal at the Flying J, a sprawling truck stop just off Interstate 5’s sinuous Grapevine in Lebec, Calif.

That crime remains unsolved.

Since a burglary crew broke through the reinforced roof of a Laguna Niguel bank and blew a hole in the safe more than four decades ago, it’s been extremely rare in Southern California for thieves to break in from above.

But a decade ago, rooftop bandits breached a series of banks in strip malls across the San Gabriel Valley. They stole at least $16 million before five were caught by the major crimes unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Last July, a burglary crew broke in through the roof of a wine specialist in Venice, making off with about 800 bottles worth about $600,000 — one of the biggest crimes in California wine history .

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Updated NFL Salary Cap Outlook for All 32 Teams Entering Week 4 of Free Agency 2024

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With the days ticking down until the 2024 NFL draft, free agency moves have all but slowed to a crawl around the league.

Some teams still have a lot of cash to burn, so that's not necessarily the issue. Instead, general managers might by and large be waiting to see how the draft shakes out before they consider any more big additions.

Here's a look at the salary cap situation across the league:

Salary Cap Space

Arizona Cardinals: $29,127,212
Atlanta Falcons: $6,305,642
Baltimore Ravens: $12,073,014
Buffalo Bills: $7,675,107
Carolina Panthers: $8,364,958
Chicago Bears: $22,464,788
Cincinnati Bengals: $23,652,449
Cleveland Browns: $4,061,074
Dallas Cowboys: $6,743,989
Denver Broncos: $17,842,391
Detroit Lions: $26,614,808
Green Bay Packers: $21,909,437
Houston Texans: $31,908,401
Indianapolis Colts: $16,917,296
Jacksonville Jaguars: $12,201,442
Kansas City Chiefs: $6,591,337
Las Vegas Raiders: $24,206,943
Los Angeles Chargers: $30,649,335
Los Angeles Rams: $14,331,807
Miami Dolphins: $4,808,589
Minnesota Vikings: $16,839,744
New England Patriots: $46,941,659
New Orleans Saints: $8,314,955
New York Giants: $7,474,428
New York Jets: $1,433,076
Philadelphia Eagles: $31,840,427
Pittsburgh Steelers: $14,079,907
San Francisco 49ers: $6,777,744
Seattle Seahawks: $2,033,670
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $2,539,766
Tennessee Titans: $39,881,098
Washington Commanders: $43,577,853

Cap data is courtesy of Over the Cap

Edge-rusher Jadeveon Clowney and cornerback Tre'Davious White were the most recent stars to find a new home. White inked a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams while Clowney signed for two years with the Carolina Panthers.

Even with a pair of multi-time Pro Bowlers off the board, defense still dominates the group of available free agents. Safeties Julian Blackmon and Justin Simmons, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, and defensive end Calais Campbell headline the group.

Simmons' unemployment is perhaps the most perplexing. At 30 years old, age isn't on his side, but he was a Pro Bowler who had 70 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defended in 2023. Unlike with Gilmore, his game hasn't fallen off significantly compared to its peak, and he doesn't have the same kind of injury question marks that are probably hampering Blackmon's ability to get a contract.

Surveying the offensive side of the ball, the draft could be the trigger for agreements to materialize for the notable names.

This year's wide receiver class is stacked, with 11 wideouts among the top 60 players on Bleacher Report's 2024 big board . You'd assume Odell Beckham Jr., Tyler Boyd and Michael Thomas will garner more interest once the draft is over and teams are out of other options to address a need in the receiving corps.

The same could be said for Ryan Tannehill. There are teams without a settled starting quarterback and could plausibly take a serious look at Tannehill if the vacancy remains after the draft.

The Denver Broncos immediately jump out because of their position in the first round (No. 12) almost certainly leaves them out of the race for even J.J. McCarthy, widely considered the fourth-best signal-caller. Say what you will of Tannehill; he'd be an upgrade over what Denver presently has in the QB room .

For Tannehill and others, they could be staying in a holding pattern for the next few weeks.

Thieves stole $30 million from a cash vault after breaking in through the roof in one of LA's biggest-ever heists: report

Thieves stole up to $30 million from a money storage facility in Los Angeles on Easter Sunday.
This is one of the biggest cash heists in LA history.
Sources told the LA Times that the thieves may have accessed the vault by breaking through the roof.

Thieves orchestrated one of LA's biggest-ever cash heists on Easter Sunday, stealing as much as $30 million from a money storage facility in the San Fernando Valley.

The Los Angeles Police Department said a burglary occurred at an unnamed facility in Sylmar, according to the Los Angeles Times, which was the first to report on the incident.

Cash from businesses in the area was being stored there, and law enforcement officials told the Times that few people would have been privy to this information.

The thieves managed to breach both the building and the safe where the money was kept, the newspaper reported.

Though the specifics of how the break-in occurred are uncertain, sources familiar with the investigation told the Times that the thieves accessed the vault by breaking through the roof.

How they bypassed the alarm system remains a mystery.

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