Sixth Month of Pregnancy: Changes

Are you geared up and cherishing the new feeling to welcome the new member in your family. If yes then there are a number of things; you need to know about your pregnancy. However, the end of your second trimester is something very important and interesting. Sixth month pregnancy is the time when various changes takes place both in the baby as well as your body.

It is the time when you should begin to realize that your baby has grown steadily and gained a weight of about four ounces compared to the few previous weeks. This is also the month where your baby will start filling up and become plump. Above all, his brain is growing better than ever and his taste buds has also started developing.

Sixth month pregnancy brings about several changes in your body as well. Now you find your uterus has risen above your belly button and so is the size of your belly. This is also the time
when you have to get tested for gestational diabetes. If left untreated, then you may have to risk the condition of complicated vaginal delivery.

Last but not the least, if you are still unaware of pre-term labour, then sixth month pregnancy is the right time to learn. Here is a list of things you should know about sixth month pregnancy and pregnancy body changes.

What happens to your baby inside?

Sixth month pregnancy is the time when the body muscles of the baby are developing and fetal movements become highly powerful. Are you aware that your baby may weigh from 14 ounces to 3 pounds during the sixth month and is also 11-16 inches long.

What changes occur during the sixth month of pregnancy?

Body changes during pregnancy are something you should always notice. Sixth month pregnancy may give rise to various bodily changes in you. Symptoms like constipation, bloating, heart burn, indigestion, headaches, nasal congestion etc. may occur in expecting mothers.

Take care of your health and nutrition

Sixth month pregnancy is not only the time when body goes through a lot of changes, but also the time when you should take good care of your health and nutrition to the fullest. This is certainly the time your body needs complete attention. It is the same time when your hormones may play hide and seek and you may go a bit crazy.

Relationships

Pregnancy is a time of various changes in your life as well as body. There are changes that
may occur in your relationships too. It might sometimes reach a vulnerable state. Just like body changes during pregnancy, even your relationships too changes.

Learn the signs of preterm labour

Sixth month pregnancy is the time when you should learn about pre-term labour and its signs. Here are a few symptoms you should take note of: vaginal bleeding or spotting, increase in vaginal discharge or change in the type of discharge, increase in pressure in the pelvic area, low back pain or abdominal pain.

Food to avoid

Uncooked meat, unpasteurized cheese, and raw food should be avoided completely. These kinds of foods may cause problem in women even in sixth month pregnancy. There are chances that these foods may contain harmful bacteria which may turn hazardous to the mother and baby.

A piece of advice

Pregnancy is the most special phase of your life and sixth month pregnancy is very important. So follow the advice. Stay upright during this period, take care that your feet is parallel while you stand. See that your lower back is as straight as possible. When you sit, don't forget to place your feet parallel on the floor. Follow all the tips carefully and enjoy your pregnancy with all your heart.