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MONTH 5 Your Baby • The baby becomes more active, turning from side to side and sometimes head over heels. • Finger and toe prints can be seen. • The baby sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. • This is a month of rapid growth. At the end of the fifth month, your baby is about 10 inches long and weighs 1/2 to 1 pound. Your Body • If you haven't already, you will begin to feel your baby moving. Tell your healthcare provider. • Your uterus has grown to the height of your belly button. • Your heart beats faster. • You may need eight or more hours of sleep each night. During the day, take rest breaks if tired. Don't push yourself. Prenatal Care Guide • Visit your healthcare provider for one prenatal care checkup. • Your baby's growth and weight gain can be affected if you're smoking, drinking or taking drugs. It's never too late to quit. • Eat a healthy, nutritious diet and drink lots of juice, water and milk every day. • Do not smoke, drink alcohol or take street drugs. MONTH 6 Your Baby • The skin is red and wrinkled and covered with fine, soft hair. • Eyelids begin to part and the eyes open. • The baby continues to grow rapidly. At end of the sixth month, the baby is about 12 inches long and weighs 1-1/2 to 2 pounds. Your Body • You may feel the baby kicking strongly now. • The skin on your growing belly may start to itch. • Your back may hurt. Wear low-heeled shoes or flats. Don’t stand for long periods of time. Exercise can help. You may feel pain down the sides of your belly as your uterus stretches the ligaments that support it. Prenatal Care Guide • Visit your healthcare provider for one prenatal care checkup. • You may be constipated. Drink more water or fruit juice, eat more foods with fiber (like fruits and vegetables) and get some exercise (with your healthcare provider's approval). • To help with heartburn, try eating four or five smaller meals during the day. • Do not take laxatives or antacids without asking your healthcare provider. • Do not smoke, drink alcohol or take street drugs. 20 weeks pregnant 6 Y O U R B A B Y ’ S B I R T H
MONTH 7 Your Baby • The baby can open and close her eyes and suck her thumb. • The baby exercises by kicking and stretching. • The baby responds to light and sound. • The baby is now about 15 to 16 inches long and weighs about 2-1/2 to 3 pounds. Your Body • If your ankles and feet swell from standing, lie down with your feet raised. If your hands and face swell suddenly, call your healthcare provider. • Stretch marks may appear on the abdomen and breasts as they get bigger. • You may have contractions. This is normal, but call your healthcare provider if you have more than five contractions in one hour. • As your belly gets bigger, you may lose your sense of balance. This makes it easier to fall. Be careful! Prenatal Care Guide • After the 28th week, visit your healthcare provider every two weeks for prenatal care. • Eat a variety of foods that are good for you. You should gain 1 pound a week this month. • Get plenty of rest—your body is working hard. • Do not smoke, drink alcohol or take street drugs. • Start childbirth education classes if you haven't already done so. • Most healthcare providers do a blood test for gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) at 24 to 28 weeks. 28 weeks pregnant 7 Y O U R B A B Y ’ S B I R T H
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