Your tummy has now started to show up. And yes, you have gained at least 20-30 kg weight. Your uterus has started to move above your navel, making you feel discomfortable. You will also start feeling that uncomfortable stretch on your belly skin now. However, the good new is that your morning sickness has finally left you to enjoy the last trimester of your pregnancy.
Some of the common changes that you might face during the sixth month of pregnancy are:
- Water retention
- Sore abdomen
- Bleeding gums
- Cramps and spasms
- Dark rims around nipples
- Increase in body temperature
What is happening with your baby
Your baby now has a fat layer around him to keep himself warm. His skin has turned to opaque from transparent. Even the buds for permanent teeth are beginning to come up besides the formation of eyelids and eyebrows. The baby is now 11-14 inches tall and weighing about 22 kg.
The baby has started to produce white blood cells to fight off infections. And did you know that he has now started responding to your touch and sounds? So sing and talk to him and make that bond already.
Watch this video to understand more:
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