Sixth-month pregnancy: Symptoms, Development, and Tips.
The sixth month of the pregnancy is in the last month of the second trimester of your pregnancy. It adds a lot of changes in the body of both the mother and the child.
Development of the mother in the sixth month.
By now you will be free from morning sickness. In the sixth month of your pregnancy, you are most likely to suffer from symptoms like:
- Constipation because your uterus puts more pressure on the intestines and reduces the speed of metabolism.
- Itchy skin especially around the stomach because the belly spreads to accommodate the growing baby.
- Dizziness because the blood flow increases to the uterus.
- Crampy and swollen legs and ankles because the veins are working hard to push the blood flow.
- All-time hunger as your baby is also growing and eating more.
- Pain in the back, hips, and pelvic area as the weight increases.
Other than these, a few other symptoms that might appear include:
- Aversions to a specific smell.
- Heartburn and indigestion.
- Pain in the body.
Development of a baby in the sixth month.
In the sixth month of pregnancy, the baby inside the womb is almost developed. The organs of the child are still growing. The skin of your baby, muscles, and lungs are getting matured. The movements of the baby are more prominent. As the weight increases, the length of the child also gets better. In the sixth month, the head is in proportion to the body. You can confirm the position of the child inside the body. The child will start reacting to sounds now.
In the sixth month, the baby inside the fetus can sense light and darkness also. The development of the face is complete that includes eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair. Though the density of hair will depend on the genes. Some kids are born with too much hair while others are born completely bald.
Tips for the sixth month of pregnancy.
Basic Tip:
- Do visit your gynecologist whenever you feel anything abnormal. Go to your doctor when your check-ups are due.
- You will have to get tests for weight, blood pressure, urine test, gestational diabetes, hemoglobin, fundal height, fetus position, and examination of the feet and limbs.
Diet Tips:
- Take care of your diet more and better. Your diet must include vitamin C, vegetables, fluids, folic acid, proteins, carbohydrates, and fruits.
- Drink plenty of water.
Exercise Tips:
- Exercise regularly under supervision as it will help you stay fit and active.
- Get good sleep. It will give you power.
- Keep your mind and body relaxed.
