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fifth month of pregnancy symptoms baby
development do's and don'ts
congrats you have reached the fifth
month of your pregnancy and you're
halfway there
your baby is developing rapidly and this
is the time when your baby bump will
start becoming visible
find out what will happen in the fifth
month of your pregnancy how much your
baby grows what precautions are to be
taken and the things you can do during
this time
five months pregnant symptoms
number one heartburn
number two darkening of the skin at
various places
number three more food cravings and
aversion to certain foods
number four high blood pressure
number five heart palpitations due to a
higher pulse rate and heart rate number
six bleeding gums
number seven constipation
number eight change in the sharpness of
vision
number nine prominent pains below the
skin surface number 10 stretch marks
number 11. shortage of breath number 12
frequent urination
number 13 mood swings
concerns in the fifth month of pregnancy
abdominal pain
leg cramps
swollen ankles and feet
backache especially in the lower back
increase in the pulse rate
low hemoglobin resulting in anemia
the appearance of varicose veins swollen
veins beneath the legs
hemorrhoids in the reptile area
increase in vaginal discharge
baby development at five months of
pregnancy
by this stage the growth of the baby
happens rapidly their muscles and Bones
will become denser and their hands legs
fingers and toes will be well defined
his eyebrows eyelids eyelashes hair ears
and Nails will start forming your baby
will now be able to twist and turn
around
foods to add and avoid in the fifth
month of pregnancy
add
low-fat dairy milk cheese yogurt
fresh fruits and vegetables
protein sources like lean meat like
chicken beef and fish
whole grains quinoa brown rice rolled
oats
nuts and seeds
avoid
unpasteurized cheese
deli meat
sushi alcohol
precautions in the fifth month
deuce
add vitamin C rich foods like broccoli
oranges and tomatoes dry fruits like
dates almonds pistachios and walnuts and
high fiber food to your diet
with the growing belly sit in a good
posture to ease aches and pains that
occur during pregnancy
to deal with rashes on the breasts
underarms or groin area take a shower
with cool water
to improve blood circulation and avoid
cramps and aches refrain from sitting or
standing for long
taking adequate rest
sleep on your left side
wear comfortable Footwear like flats and
avoid heels at all costs
don'ts
avoid junk food during pregnancy it can
cause gastritis and nausea
if you have the urge to urinate
frequently don't delay it or it might
lead to infections
getting up abruptly from the bed or
sitting causes dizziness and faintness
so get up slowly and take your time to
walk around the house
listen to soothing music take short
walks learn meditation and yoga and be
positive and stress free
you can use this time to plan for the
arrival of your bundle of joy
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