Month 5

How is my body changing?

You should feel the baby move inside you this month. If you don't, tell your health care provider.
Your heart beats faster.
You may need 8 or more hours of sleep each night. Rest and take breaks during the day if you can. Don't push yourself.
Don’t smoke, drink alcohol, use street drugs or abuse prescription drugs. Tell your provider if you need help to quit.

Your baby becomes more active. He can turn from side to side and sometimes head over heels.
Your baby goes to sleep and wakes up.
Your baby grows a lot during this month.
By the end of the fifth month, baby is about 25cm long and weighs ¼-½ kg.