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Fifth month of pregnancy
The fetus undergoes many physical changes in the fifth month of pregnancy, and the expectant mother undergoes many psychological and physical changes, and the fifth month extends from the eighteenth week to the twenty-first week, and there are many instructions and advice that the mother must follow in order to maintain her health And the health of her fetus, and in this article we will mention the most important changes that occur to the pregnant woman and the fetus, in addition to general advice.
The eighteenth week
The fetus:
- The weight of the fetus becomes 200 grams.
- The fetus is about 16 cm long.
- The fetus moves in all directions, and thus the mother can sense it.
- The ears of the fetus are formed.
- An insulating layer forms on the nerves of the fetus, called melanin.
- The baby's brain begins to analyze the sounds it hears from the outside.
- The retina of the fetus is sensitive to light.
- The fetus's reproductive organs are fully formed, so it is preferable to conduct the necessary tests to ensure that it is free of congenital anomalies.
Pregnant:
- A pregnant woman's appetite increases dramatically, so it is best to pay as much attention as possible when eating.
- Sometimes a burning sensation in the stomach.
- Feeling dizzy, and the reason is due to her low blood pressure.
Nineteenth week
The fetus:
- The fetus becomes about 18 cm long.
- The weight of the fetus is about 250 grams.
- A white substance called villi covers the fetus, which protects it from the amniotic fluid.
- Fetal hair begins to form.
- The skin color of the fetus is uniform, due to the melanocytes.
Pregnant:
- The pain is intense in the sides, due to the expansion of the ligaments that surround the uterus.
- Stretching and redness of the skin, especially at the nipple.
- Shortness of breath.
- Difficulty seeing, which is the cause of water retention.
Twentieth week
The fetus:
- The length of the fetus is about 20 cm.
- The fetus weighs about 300 grams.
- Milk teeth begin to lie in front of the permanent teeth.
- A fetus’s body begins to form a substance called mycium, which is damaged skin cells that collect in its intestine.
Pregnant:
- Sensation of severe pain in the back.
- Various intestinal disorders, the most important of which are the difficulty of digestion and constipation.
- The head of the fetus is close to the navel.
- Change in the shape and size of the breast.
- Discharge from the vagina.
Twenty first week
The fetus:
- The length of the fetus is about 22 cm.
- The weight of the fetus is about 360 g.
- If the fetus is female, then the vagina begins to form.
Pregnant:
- Difficulty sleeping at night, the reason is the increased movement of the fetus.
- Swollen ankles.
- The possibility of developing varicose veins.
- The appearance of acne on the face, due to the secretions of the sebaceous glands.
Tips for pregnant women in the fifth month
- It is preferable to sleep on one side, in order to ensure the flow of blood circulation throughout the body.
- Exercising regularly, for half an hour daily, as it prevents fluid retention in the body.
- Wearing spacious and comfortable clothes.
- Avoid wearing high heels, and replace them with comfortable, flat shoes.
- Drink enough water, preferably at least eight cups.
- Divide the three main meals into six snacks.
- Eat more foods that contain enough iron.
- Not to be exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays for long periods of time. Because it leads to the appearance of melasma on the skin.
