The beginning of week 32 of the week-by-week pregnancy is in itself a sign stating the proximity of the pregnancy birth. By this time, you are into a phase when any indication or pain could be the labor pain. The question however is, how to know if the pains are actually the final ones.
The child with its more vigorous movements, technically referred to as Braxton Hicks contraction, further mystifies the puzzle of real pain. About 15.8 inches tall, the baby weighs approximately three pounds ten ounces in this stage of pregnancy. The wrinkles from the child skin are disappearing and there are strong chances that the baby even if born now, would be medically healthy. Minor issues like nursing or sucking could be a problem with pre mature babies. The five senses are completely functional and the child is settling down in a heads own position for birth.
Continual movements will make you wonder if this is real contraction. For the first time mothers, it isn't really easy to find out if the contractions are indicative of final labor pains. A few indicators that can help solve the riddle are, dropping of the baby, diarrhea, upset stomach, increase in practice contractions, weight loss, increase in blood pressure and like everybody suggests, you would know when it is about to happen.
This phase of pregnancy is not really prone to any major complications before childbirth. For informational purposes, please note that placenta previa is a rare complication that few pregnant women might face during this time. The placenta in the mentioned situation completely or partially blocks the cervix. Another uncommon condition related to placenta is abruptio placenta when placenta separates from the uterus. Immediate effect pain accompanies by bleeding. Apart from the mentioned, constipation and indigestion are the common issues that prevail during this week of the week by week pregnancy as well.