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Questions answered by Doctor Vu Duy Thai - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Times City International HospitalHello doctor, I am 32 weeks pregnant. Going to ultrasound, the doctor concluded that the pregnancy was 1.6 kg. Please help me answer this weight, is the baby underweight? How many kilograms is a standard 32 week fetus? I would like to thank you!
Thu Huyen (25 years old, Hoai Duc, Hanoi)
Answer:
Hello, Thu Huyen, your question "how much does a fetus weigh at 32 weeks" have been sent to Master, Doctor Vu Duy Thai , obstetrician and gynecologist, Vinmec Hospital Times City. Here are Thai doctors' answers to your questions.
How much does a 32 week fetus weigh?
The fetus at 32 weeks has a weight in the range of 1600 to 1800 grams. The length of the fetus at this time reaches about 41 to 43 cm. This size of the baby is equivalent to a pumpkin.
This length and weight index can also fluctuate slightly higher or lower. Therefore, Thu Huyen went for an ultrasound and the baby weighed 1.6kg, the baby was considered normal development. You don't have to worry about your baby being underweight anymore.
Also, at 32 weeks onwards, your baby will gain about 230 to 250 grams per week. At the same time, pregnant women also gain weight quite quickly. Therefore, Thu Huyen and pregnant women should also be cautious, have a reasonable diet and rest so that both mother and baby are healthy.
1. The development of the fetus at 32 weeks pregnant mother should note
In addition to how much is reasonable for a 32-week fetus, Thai doctors also point out the characteristics of a 32-week fetus that pregnant women should note as follows:From week 32, the amount of amniotic fluid in the mother's uterus can The trend is gradually decreasing, so the fetus will not be floating freely in the uterus as before, but lying more neatly and fixedly. The fat layer under the baby's skin develops more, helping the baby's skin to be less wrinkled. The hairs on the baby's body also begin to fall out, and the baby's eyebrows, eyelashes, and hair will grow more. At this time, if the 4D ultrasound is done, the parents can see the child's image relatively sharp and clear. At 32 weeks pregnant, she knows how to regulate pupils, open and close her eyes. Your baby's nervous, excretory, and digestive systems continue to develop and mature. Except for the skull, the fetal skeletal system is also relatively stronger. Baby's fingernails and toenails grow faster and stronger.
Thai nhi 32 tuần có sự phát triển tương đối hoàn thiện.
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2. What should a pregnant mother do for the 32-week fetus to develop well?
Dear Thu Huyen, in order for the 32nd week fetus to develop well and reach the height and weight standards, you should note a few things:
Maintain a reasonable and balanced diet: Pregnant women should eat and drink. complete, balanced protein, protein, starch, fiber groups. Besides, you need to limit fast food, sweets, hot spicy foods, stimulant drinks such as alcohol, coffee, ...
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