Sixth month of pregnancy: what happens in these crucial weeks?
The sixth month of pregnancy is a real turning point. The pregnancy is well underway, the fetus is practically formed, the belly begins to weigh, and the fetus itself increases its weight and activities in utero. He can hear sounds, in the form of vibrations, move and kick. It is certainly an important phase, with weeks full of emotions. The sixth month of pregnancy is from the 22nd to the 26th week.
The second ultrasound in the sixth month: what does it consist of?
In this video, Dr. De Mita explains what are the ultrasound scans in pregnancy, and the importance of the second ultrasound, called morphological, which takes place between the fifth month of pregnancy and the beginning of the sixth. Find out everything there is to know about ultrasound scans, what they are and when to do them.
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The exams to be done during the sixth month
The doctor will check your blood pressure, your weight and the height of the uterus and will order tests to check the sugar and albumin levels in the urine. It is also the moment in which the midwife will give you some precious advice to better enjoy the last period of your pregnancy, asking you for details about your pace of life, at home and at work. Do not hesitate to express your small concerns by talking to her. for example, of abnormal fatigue which may indicate a slight anemia She will advise you to rest and propose that you sign up for sessions to prepare for childbirth.
Body changes
From the sixth month, pregnancy begins to make itself felt more: the belly grows, the pulsations are a little accelerated but the pressure remains normal, and so your body begins to really feel the need for more rest. eyes can be irritated more easily, while it is important to apply an anti-stretch mark cream, especially on breasts, stomach and hips. Often from the sixth month you begin to feel pain in the hips, especially due to the dilation of the uterus. Another phenomenon is that of contractions, not to be confused with those of actual birth. The baby grows a lot and the uterus expands more and more to accommodate it. The baby takes up much more space, and this pressure on the mother's organs can create acid regurgitation, or increase the frequency with which one urinates.
The psychological aspect
All of these changes in your physical appearance can be hard to accept, even if you have long known that you are pregnant! Some women may find it difficult to adjust to the new image, others feel fully satisfied. Your child moves more and more and you begin to wonder if you will be up to taking care of him ... Do not hesitate to confide these fears to those around you and are there to support you.
The growth of the fetus
The growth of the fetus takes giant steps. His nervous system develops a lot, like his muscles. Become capable of ever more precise gestures. His lungs continue to grow, although they have not yet reached maturity. It moves more and more, so much so that you can often hear it kicking, and it follows phases of awakening and sleep. He performs movements of inspiration and exhalation with his chest, training himself to the rhythm of his breathing and, every now and then, he even has hiccups! He is more and more receptive to what is happening outside, sensitive to caresses, to music, to the voices of his parents and loud noises too! It's time to start seeing him as a person to interact with, and not just as a fetus to be safeguarded ...
For more useful information on the sixth month of pregnancy, you can visit the Humanitas website.
