Sixth Month Pregnancy: In the sixth month of pregnancy, your baby continues to move within all the amniotic fluid. He or she is growing Lanugo which is a layer of hair all over with other developments of eyebrows, brown fat in the skin which keeps the baby warm.
The baby’s skin at this point is reddish, wrinkled and shows veins on the surface and has a waxy covering on it called Vernix which helps the skin from exposure to amniotic fluid.
Also, the baby muscles are growing stronger and you will be able to understand through the movement as the baby becomes more active. The baby feeds on the amniotic fluid; he/she is swallowing it all the time.
Meconium which is the baby’s first stool is soon going to form in the intestines. The toes and fingers have fully formed and the eyelids are opening. The lungs of the baby are forming and are only half-developed yet.
Sixth Month Pregnancy – What to expect & symptoms
- Your abdomen is bound to itch due to the stretching of the skin as your baby grows bigger. Use body lotion and rub it into your skin after bath or when you feel your skin is too dry.
- Stretch marks are the result of your abdomen skin stretching to accommodate your baby. From the very begin keep your skin moisturized. This is something that you may not be able to control. Some women get away with a few stretch marks the others may not be so lucky.
- Numbness in limbs & cramps are also symptoms you might experience during pregnancy.
What you must do during the sixth month pregnancy
Start decorating! If you feel you have too much time on your hands or are beginning to feel too lethargic lying around, start decoration or shopping for your baby. Experience the other half of your pregnancy with more fun as you feel more pregnant than ever right now. If you husband feels at a loss about the whole physical experience of pregnancy involve him emotionally and mentally. If a father-to-be happens to be reading this, talk to your wife about the experiences she is having with her body. It is important that you be patient with her all the time. Take part in planning for your baby and make a nursery together.
If you have yet not taken any classes, now is the time. Take a class to prepare you for the birthing or for exercise. If you plan on breastfeeding your baby, consult your doctor about the same and ask about any classes that tell you in detail about it.
Many pregnant women complain about increase in appetite in the sixth month of pregnancy. Well, the doctors usually recommend eating 5 to 6 small consistent meals. Do not stuff yourself but eat when you’re hungry. Remember you are eating for your baby and eat something rich with nutrition.
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