At the end of the month there are still 28 weeks until the birth 6 months, 16 days At the beginning of the month the fetus is 6 weeks old and at the end of the month 10 weeks old. The fetus is about 9 cm long at the end of the month and weights about 20 grams. The fetus floats in a sack of amniotic fluid and gets its food via the umbilical chord.
The fourth month weeks -begins 12 weeks after the start of your last period. At the end of the month there are still 24 weeks until the birth 5 months, 18 days. At the beginning of the month the fetus is 10 weeks old and at the end of the month 14 weeks old. The fetus is about 16 cm long at the end of the month and weights about grams.
The uterus is about the size of a fist. The head is big, about half the total length, and the face is beginning to acquire its own features. The ears and genitals are developing. The fetus practises breathing and swallowing movements. It kicks, moves its toes and thumbs and turns its head. The mother does not yet feel these tiny movements, however. The fifth month weeks 20 -begins 16 weeks after the start of your last period. At the end of the month there are still 20 weeks until the birth 4 months, 20 days At the beginning of the month the fetus is 14 weeks old and at the end of the month 18 weeks old.
The fetus is cm long at the end of the month and weighs grams. The fetus has its own circulatory system and its heart beats twice as fast as an adults. It now has eyebrows.
At this stage the placenta is almost as big as the fetus. It protects the fetus from some but not all harmful substances.
The sixth month weeks -begins 20 weeks after the start of your last period. At the end of the month there are still 16 weeks until the birth 3 months, 2 days.
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Mayo Clinic. Fetal development: The 2nd trimester. Prenatal care: 3rd trimester visits. Fetal development. Prenatal care in you third trimester. Join now to personalize. Digestion practice The wave-like movements that propel food along the digestive tract have begun. Craving Cheez Whiz?
Making maternity leave work Sign up for extra short-term disability coverage. You're in your sixth month! As baby grows, you do too. Your body will gain weight to support your developing baby. If you started your pregnancy at a normal weight, you may be gaining a pound a week during the second and third trimesters.
You may notice outward changes to your body in the second trimester, such as darkening nipples, expanding stretch marks, patches of darker skin on your face, and a line of hair running from your belly button to the pubic hairline.
Make sure you are addressing your mental health during this time as well. While physical changes are obvious, feeling down or depressed for consecutive weeks is a serious matter.
Speak with your doctor and friends and family if you:. Your baby now weighs 1. The physical growth of your baby is matched by other development, including being able to respond to familiar sounds such as your voice. Your baby may begin to move when they hear you speak. Did your doctor prescribe bed rest during part of your pregnancy?
The reasons can range from intrauterine growth restriction IUGR to placenta previa to premature contractions and beyond. Ask about your specific restrictions. Some bed rest plans allow you to move around your home and just avoid lifting heavy objects. Other bed rest plans are strict orders for no activity. These plans require you to either sit or lie down until further notice. By the conclusion of the second trimester, you may be dealing with a host of new symptoms.
These could remain for the rest of your pregnancy. Some symptoms you might experience during your week 25 include:.
Your favorite foods may trigger heartburn, especially if they are spicy or salty. Getting adequate rest is important. To help fall asleep at night, try to sleep on your left side with knees bent, use pillows to position yourself in a comfortable position, and elevate your head. If your glucose levels are elevated, you may need further testing. The point of this test is to rule out gestational diabetes. If you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, your doctor or their staff will provide you with information on monitoring your blood sugar during the remainder of your pregnancy.
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