6th Month
weeks 24 to 28
Your BabyYour baby will measure about 14 to 15 inches long and weigh about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds by the end of this month
Parts of the baby are big enough to be felt by the doctor or nurse when they examine your abdomen
Your baby can respond to noises from the outside; it may move or become quiet
It can kick, cry, and hiccup
Its skin is still wrinkled and red
Its eyelids can now open and close; its eyes are almost completely developed for life outside
Ridges for fingerprints are forming
Your BodyYou may have occasional heartburn, especially if you eat heavy, greasy, or spicy food
Your uterus is now felt above the naval
You may notice some tightening and relaxing of your uterus--called Braxton-Hicks contractions, a way the uterus has of getting you prepared for labor
Your sex drive may increase or decrease; it may change from week to week
Stretch marks may show up on your abdomen, hips, and breasts as you gain weight
Your weight gain continues to be about 3 to 4 pounds a month
Your appetite is good; you have probably forgotten about nausea most of the time now
You may find yourself dwelling on all the things that can go wrong with your baby; most women do at some time in pregnancy
You find yourself getting more and more involved with your baby as it grows inside you
You look healthy--there is a special glow to your skin and a sparkle in your eyesYour Responsibility
Get your prenatal check-up on schedule--even if you feel great
If you plan to breast feed, find out how to prepare your breasts and nipples; if you plan to bottle feed, then check on the supplies you will need.
Take rest periods as needed as to avoid drooping at the end of the day; try to lie on your left side and relax
Continue to eat a good diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Start collecting items for baby's first few weeks of life
When family or friends ask, let them know what you and the baby will need
Talk with other parents about their childbirth experiences; if they scare you, write down questions to ask your doctor or nurse
Take time to talk about how you feel about your body changing
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