What should five-month pregnant women pay attention to when sleeping?

The sleeping position of pregnant women is very important. Pregnant women should not press on the fetus in their abdomen, which will affect the development and safety of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to their sleeping position when sleeping. Pregnant women should also undergo more systematic examinations to ensure their health. So what should pregnant women pay attention to when sleeping in five months? Let me introduce it to you below.

1. Fetal growth

At the end of this period, the fetus is about 25 cm long and weighs between 250-300 grams.

The size of the head is about one-third of the body length. The shape of the nose and mouth will gradually become clear, and hair and nails will begin to grow. The whole body is covered with lanugo, subcutaneous fat begins to form, and the skin is opaque red. The heartbeat also becomes stronger and more powerful, and if the baby is a girl, the vagina will develop and take shape.

Bones and muscles develop further, hands and feet become more active, and the mother begins to feel fetal movement.

2. Changes in the mother

The uterus is about the size of an adult head, and the height of the uterine fundus is 15-18 cm above the pubic bone. Her belly is so big that one can tell at a glance that she is a typical pregnant woman. In addition, the breasts and hips become larger, the subcutaneous fat thickens, the weight increases, and edema appears all over the body.

If there was mild morning sickness in the previous month, it will completely disappear at this time, your appetite will remain unchanged, and your body and mind will reach a stable period.

At this time, you can feel the fetal movement slightly. It may not be obvious at first, but you may hear the sound of your intestines moving and feel uncomfortable in your stomach. During this period, pregnant women often feel dry mouth and tinnitus, but no fever. These are changes in the body caused by pregnancy. They are not pathological and will heal themselves after delivery.

Fetal movement is the best way to understand the development status of the fetus. Pregnant women should write down the date of the first fetal movement for reference by the doctor.

3. Things to pay attention to in life

When you reach the fifth month of pregnancy, you should pay attention to keeping your abdomen warm and preventing it from becoming loose. It is best to use a corset, belly band or abdominal protector.

If your breasts are enlarged, it is best to change to a larger bra size. Some people may have some milk discharge.

The fetus develops at an increasingly rapid pace and requires adequate nutrition. Especially when iron is insufficient, it can easily cause maternal anemia, and in severe cases it can affect the health of the fetus.

This is the most stable period during pregnancy. If you want to travel or move, you should take this opportunity, but pregnant women should still avoid overwork.

The above is my opinion on this issue. If the patient has the above-mentioned problems and diseases, then it is necessary to pay attention to timely examination to ensure the patient's physical health and avoid dangerous situations caused by the pregnant woman's sleeping position. Finally, I wish the pregnant woman a smooth delivery and a healthy baby.