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At the beginning of the month the fetus is 10 weeks old and at the end of the month 14 weeks old. The fetus is about 16 cm long at the end of the month and weights about grams. The uterus is about the size of a fist. The head is big, about half the total length, and the face is beginning to acquire its own features.
The ears and genitals are developing. The fetus practises breathing and swallowing movements. It kicks, moves its toes and thumbs and turns its head. The mother does not yet feel these tiny movements, however.
The fifth month weeks 20 -begins 16 weeks after the start of your last period. At the end of the month there are still 20 weeks until the birth 4 months, 20 days At the beginning of the month the fetus is 14 weeks old and at the end of the month 18 weeks old. The fetus is cm long at the end of the month and weighs grams.
The fetus has its own circulatory system and its heart beats twice as fast as an adults. It now has eyebrows. At this stage the placenta is almost as big as the fetus. It protects the fetus from some but not all harmful substances. The sixth month weeks -begins 20 weeks after the start of your last period. At the end of the month there are still 16 weeks until the birth 3 months, 2 days.
At the beginning of the month the fetus is 18 weeks old and at the end of the month, 22 weeks old. The fetus is about 30cm long at the end of the month and weighs grams. Even a primapara a women expecting her first baby can feel its movements. Its heartbeats can be heard. By the end of the month the top of the uterus the fundus is up to the navel. Fatigue will set in again, because of the extra weight. See your doctor if you have excessive fatigue, as this could be a sign of anemia.
Starting around the middle of the month, you may notice itching around your enlarged belly. Try wearing loose clothing made of natural fibres and use calamine lotion. Your feet and ankles may start to swell because your body is holding more fluid than normal, which tends to gather in your feet by the end of the day.
Wear comfortable shoes and make sure to tell your doctor about any swelling if it is accompanied by headaches, visual changes, or abdominal pain, as this could be a sign of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Toward the end of this month, you may notice a few aches. The growing baby and expanding uterus may start to push the lower ribs outward a bit, causing pain. Relaxation and massage may be helpful in reducing these aches and pains. Hormones may cause your eyesight to become less sharp and certain contact lenses may no longer be comfortable.
Your vision should return to normal after you have delivered your baby. Therefore, it is a good idea to put off buying new glasses or contact lenses while you are pregnant. Your health-care provider will check the following:. Some women at high risk may be offered a test called cordocentesis to confirm a diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities, or to follow fetal well-being if there is a specific prenatal problem.
This test is only done after week 18 of pregnancy, to ensure that the blood vessels are large enough to withdraw blood. Mood swings occur much less frequently in this trimester than in the first or third trimester.
As usual, though, you may be worried about certain things. You may wonder if the pregnancy is proceeding normally and worry about injuring your baby. You may be disappointed that you can no longer control the appearance of your body, and need reassurance from your partner that you are still beautiful and sexy.
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