Month 5

By the end of the fifth month, you should begin to feel your baby moving around inside your tummy. The fetus has grown to almost 10 inches. The protective vernix caseosa has formed and covers the fetus. Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows are beginning to grow.

Your Body: You May Be Experiencing:

fetal movement
an increase in vaginal discharge
lower abdominal pain
occasional nosebleeds
heavy appetite l
ower extremity cramping
increase in heart rate
orgasms are easier or more difficult
backaches
abdomen skin changes color
reality of pregnancy
fewer mood swings
mild swelling in ankles, feet, face, hands
varicose veins and hemorrhoids
occasional headaches
occasional dizziness
bleeding gums constipation

Your Baby: Weeks 19 - 23

Compared to the rapid growth in the 4th month, growth slows down during the 5th month. The fetus grow from 17 cm to 23 cm (6.7-9 in.) and weight increases from about 0.5 lb. to 1 lb. during this time. The baby grows a fine hair, called lanugo hair, all over its body. The skin is covered by greasy substance calledvernix caseosa which protects the fetus 's skin. Eyebrows and head hair begin to appear. Larger fetal movements can now not only be felt by the mother, but others may be able to feel these movements by touching her abdomen.