What are the reactions of 5 months of pregnancy?

By the fifth month of pregnancy, a woman's abdomen has become very obvious. The physical and mental state of expectant mothers has entered a stable period, and the pregnancy reactions have gradually decreased. It can be said that both mother and child have entered a relatively comfortable stage. The fetus's limbs are basically developed, joint development is basically completed, and the body proportions are relatively normal. So, what are the reactions of expectant mothers when they are 5 months pregnant?

During the fifth month of pregnancy, the expectant mother's breasts become more sensitive, tender, and even a little painful. The lower abdomen is obviously protruding, and you may occasionally feel severe pain in the abdomen. This pain is caused by the stretching of the abdominal ligaments. Some people may also have back pain as a result. If the pain persists, consult a doctor. If you feel your lower abdomen wriggling like a small worm, or feel like small fish are swimming in your belly, this is fetal movement.

Pregnant women generally have no pregnancy reactions in the fifth month of pregnancy, have a better appetite, a reduced risk of miscarriage, and feel more comfortable than in the previous months. The fetus grows rapidly and the uterus gradually becomes larger, about the size of a baby's head. The height of the uterus is about 15 to 18 centimeters (1 horizontal finger below the navel). Pregnant women's lower abdomen will be obviously bulging and feel heavy. As the mammary ducts and alveoli develop, the breasts become fuller and the nipples become darker in color. The breasts swell more significantly than before, and some pregnant women can even squeeze out a transparent, viscous, watery, and slightly whitish liquid. The buttocks also appear rounder due to the increase of fat, and the appearance begins to appear fuller than before. Pregnant women appear plump due to increased subcutaneous fat. The editor advises expectant mothers: As the fetus grows, it absorbs more nutrients from the mother, and the nutritional needs of pregnant women increase. Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to supplementing various nutrients from their diet, otherwise it is easy to cause anemia and affect the intellectual development and physical growth of the fetus.

The early pregnancy reactions naturally disappear at five months of pregnancy, and expectant mothers feel much better both physically and mentally. During this period, vitamin D and calcium are needed to help the fetus's bone growth. This month, the pregnant mother's abdomen is more bulging, which further increases the difficulty of her movement, so she must be especially careful when traveling. At the same time, monitoring fetal movement is a very important task this month. After pregnancy, due to hormonal changes, hair growth will accelerate, making it appear thicker and shinier than before, but another possibility is that oily hair will become oilier, dry hair will become drier and more brittle, and a lot of hair will fall out. At this time, you should choose mild shampoos and conditioners that are suitable for you; wash your hair frequently (preferably once a day); foods such as sesame, walnuts, lean meat and fresh fruits are not only beneficial to the healthy growth of hair, but the calcium, zinc, copper and vitamin C they contain are also necessary for the growth and development of the fetus at this stage.

The endocrine changes in expectant mothers cause their nails to grow very quickly and become brittle and easy to break. As expectant fathers, men should help expectant mothers trim their nails more often. They are not allowed to have long nails and should not apply nail polish. When doing housework, such as when coming into contact with detergents, they should wear protective plastic gloves. They should also apply hand cream frequently. The burden on the feet is also heavy, and the feet are overwhelmed, so swelling, dryness, and even pain often occur. Do more foot massage: dry brush massage, massage from top to bottom in circular motions. Apply a moisturizing foot care cream and massage into the soles of your feet for absorption. Count fetal movements: Count for one hour at fixed times in the morning, noon and evening every day. If the number is more than three times per hour, it indicates that the fetus is in good condition.