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.

How is my baby growing?

• 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.

Source: March of Dimes

http://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/how-your-baby-grows.aspx

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