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By the end of the sixth month, the fetus has grown to approximately 12 inches and weighs about 1 pound and a half. The skin is very thin and the eyes can now open.
Your Body: You May Be Experiencing:
- more fetal movement
- more vaginal discharge
- lower abdominal cramping
- itchy abdomen
- continued breast enlargement
- ear and nose congestion
- bleeding gums
- swelling in ankles, feet, hands, face
- a decrease in mood swings
- anxiety about the future
- constipation fatigue
- occasional headaches
- occasional dizziness
- heartburn, indigestion, flatulence, bloating
- varicose veins and/or hemorrhoids
Your Baby: Weeks 24 - 28
The fetus will grow to about 33 cm (13 in.) long and will probably weigh a little under 3 pounds at the end of 28 weeks. Fat has formed under the skin and will comprise about 3.5% of the fetus body weight. The fetus can suck his thumb and get hiccups by the end of this time period. The eyes start to open around the 25th week and may be able to respond to small amounts of light by the 28th week. The fetus may also react to the sounds of the outside environment (i.e. loud music).
Medical Care - Prenatal Visit 6
During the sixth prenatal visit the physician may check the following:
- weight and blood pressure
- urine, for protein and/or sugar
- fetal heartbeat
- uterus size and fetal position 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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