32 weeks fetus weighs how many kg is standard?

Questions answered by Doctor Vu Duy Thai - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

Hello 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.

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.

Pregnant women need to pay attention that, at this time, you also start to feel heavier and more tired. Many pregnant women also experience leg swelling (leg blood), cramps, shortness of breath and colostrum start.

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, ...

Supplement with vitamins, calcium, iron, folic acid, ... according to the doctor's advice. These are all important nutrients for both mother and baby. However, pregnant women should not use it on their own, but need to consult a specialist to use the most appropriate dosage. Drink plenty of water every day to keep your metabolism running smoothly. Exercise and gentle movement according to the doctor's advice to enhance the health of both mother and baby's development. Monitoring fetal weight throughout pregnancy is very important, especially in the last 3 months. It not only helps assess the baby's development, but also helps the doctor predict the possible risks at birth. In addition, this is also a time when pregnant women are easy to give birth prematurely if there is no proper rest and care regimen, especially those who are over 35 years old, have a history of miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature birth. Therefore, at this stage, you should have regular antenatal check-ups.
To protect the health of the mother and baby comprehensively as well as help the mother feel more secure during labor, Vinmec provides a package Maternity service. With this package, the mother will have regular antenatal check-ups and routine tests to monitor her health. The fetus is monitored for fetal heart rate and uterine contractions with an obstetric monitor at 37-40 weeks of gestation to predict the exact time of delivery. If the baby is born prematurely, they will be cared for and raised with international standards. Premature births are organized in a methodical manner under the coordination of many specialties: obstetrics, anesthesiology, and especially neonatology and paediatrics. This helps to reduce the risks and increase the effectiveness of treatment for health problems that premature babies may have.