Which direction is the fetus' head facing at five months of pregnancy

Generally speaking, when a pregnant woman is five months pregnant, the fetus's head is normally facing downwards, but at this time he is relatively small and there is more amniotic fluid, so the baby's position in the mother's body is not fixed and is in a floating state. The fetal movements are also relatively frequent and the fetal position will gradually change. Don't worry too much at this time, as this is all normal.

A must-read for parents who are five months pregnant

1. Count fetal movements:

Now is the period when you can just feel the fetal movement. The baby's movement at this time is not very large. If you feel like a fish is swimming in your stomach, or there are "gurgling" bubbles, which is a bit like the feeling of bloating, gastrointestinal motility or hunger, it is actually the baby moving. Now, you should stick to counting fetal movements regularly, preferably between 8 and 9 o'clock every night.

2. Hair care during pregnancy:

Due to hormonal changes, you may find that your hair grows faster, but oily hair may become even oilier, dry hair may become drier and more brittle, and you may also experience a lot of hair fall. You can choose mild shampoo and conditioner that suits you; eating more foods such as sesame seeds and walnuts can help hair growth, and the baby can also absorb rich vitamins C and E.

3. Edema during pregnancy:

Due to the heavy burden on your feet, your legs are prone to swelling, dryness, and even pain. You can wash your feet with 40°C warm water, apply a moisturizing foot care cream, and massage from top to bottom in a circular motion to help relieve swollen feet.

4. Gingivitis during pregnancy:

You may find that since you became pregnant, your gums bleed and become red and swollen every time you brush your teeth. This is due to changes in hormone levels during pregnancy, which cause gum hyperplasia and bleeding. Since you cannot use any medication during pregnancy, you should pay more attention to oral hygiene. It is best to brush your teeth three times a day and use dental floss if necessary.

5. Vaginitis during pregnancy:

There are always various unspeakable secrets during pregnancy. You may find that your vaginal discharge increases and has a strange odor. Don't worry too much. This is due to the high level of sex hormones during pregnancy, as well as vaginal congestion, which makes it easy for fungi to grow and multiply. What you need to do is change and dry your underwear frequently, and eat less spicy and irritating food.