Five months of pregnancy: symptoms and changes in the baby

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The fifth month of pregnancy comprises from week 17 to week 20 and is part of the second trimester of pregnancy. The most obvious symptoms that can begin to be experienced in the 5th of pregnancy are, especially, the growth in the size of the breasts and belly, as well as the beginning of the movements of the baby.

We are in the middle of pregnancy and now, in most cases, pregnant women begin to enjoy it, because there are fewer risks of abortion and the symptoms are not too bothersome.

Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article.

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Five months of pregnancy: symptoms and changes in the baby

Changes in the mother

The changes that a woman who is 5 months pregnant can experience are very similar to those that may occur during the previous month. However, these symptoms increase in this period without becoming particularly bothersome.



Symptoms in the pregnant

The usual thing is that you increase between 2.5 and 5 kg of weight in this stage of pregnancy and notice your legs and ankles more swollen. Gaining weight can cause you more fatigue and heaviness. These symptoms can be exacerbated by the increase in intra-abdominal pressure, which can cause it to breathe in another way, aggravating the feeling of fatigue.

The increase in the size of the breasts is because the hormones begin to prepare the mammary glands so that they begin to produce breast milk. The areolas that surround the nipple become darker and the veins are marked more and more. It is likely that this month it will be necessary to resort to nursing bras or, at least, of a larger size.

Although the fetus, in this time of pregnancy, does not exceed 300 g in weight, its growth can begin to affect your body. You can notice alterations in your spine, that cause you the need to change your habitual postures or even feel more clumsy when walking through the imbalance that can cause the growth of the future baby.

Common symptoms of the 5th month of pregnancy

It may also be normal for the pregnant woman to feel a greater sensation of thirst, which is why it is recommended to increase the daily consumption of liquids, as well as to avoid retaining the urine. These practices are very beneficial to prevent urinary infections that can cause complications in pregnancy.

Questions from users

What risks exist in the second trimester of pregnancy?

By Victoria Moliner (embryologist).

The possible complications that may arise at this time of pregnancy are:

  • Gestational diabetes
  • Anemia
  • Urinary infections
  • Arterial hypertension
  • Threat of premature abortion
  • Spontaneous delivery

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