Patient's question:
I am currently about 32 weeks pregnant, and the closer I get to the due date, the more anxious I feel. I'm always worried about whether the baby's development is normal. This might be a sign of prenatal syndrome. Today, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor told me that the fetus is doing well. All I need to do is maintain a positive mood.Help needed: How can I check the development of a 32-week fetus?
Doctor's answer:
The fetus is already 32 weeks old, and his body and limbs are still continuing to grow, eventually reaching a proportion with the head. The fetus's organs continue to develop and mature, with the lungs and gastrointestinal function nearing full maturity. He has the ability to breathe and secrete digestive fluids. The amniotic fluid the fetus drinks is excreted by the bladder into the amniotic fluid, which is a way to exercise his urination function after birth. At this stage, the baby's movements are fewer than before, and the movements are also weaker. He will no longer flip around in your stomach like before. At this time, as long as you can still feel the fetus moving, it means he is doing well. The reason the fetus's movements are weakened is because his body has grown significantly, and the space in your uterus is almost full, leaving little room for his hands and feet to move. Even so, the fetus will continue to grow.