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By the end of the fifth month, you should begin to feel your baby moving around inside your tummy. The fetus has grown to almost 10 inches. The protective vernix caseosa has formed and covers the fetus. Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows are beginning to grow.
Your Body: You May Be Experiencing:
- fetal movement
- an increase in vaginal discharge
- lower abdominal pain
- occasional nosebleeds
- heavy appetite l
- ower extremity cramping
- increase in heart rate
- orgasms are easier or more difficult
- backaches
- abdomen skin changes color
- reality of pregnancy
- fewer mood swings
- mild swelling in ankles, feet, face, hands
- varicose veins and hemorrhoids
- occasional headaches
- occasional dizziness
- bleeding gums constipation
Your Baby: Weeks 19 - 23
Compared to the rapid growth in the 4th month, growth slows down during the 5th month. The fetus grow from 17 cm to 23 cm (6.7-9 in.) and weight increases from about 0.5 lb. to 1 lb. during this time. The baby grows a fine hair, called lanugo hair, all over its body. The skin is covered by greasy substance calledvernix caseosa which protects the fetus 's skin. Eyebrows and head hair begin to appear. Larger fetal movements can now not only be felt by the mother, but others may be able to feel these movements by touching her abdomen.
Medical Care - Prenatal Visit 5
During the fifth prenatal visit your physician my check the following:
- weight and blood pressure
- urine, for protein and/or sugar
- fetal heartbeat
- uterus size by external palpation
- fundal height edema of hands and feet
- varicose veins in the legs
- any other symptoms you have questions about.
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