4 to 5 months pregnant women cry

We all know that we need to be extra careful during the first three months and seven months of pregnancy. Taoma has also written related articles before. In fact, there are not only these two stages, but also many things that pregnant women need to pay attention to starting from the fifth month of pregnancy. The fifth month of pregnancy has already reached the halfway point of the entire pregnancy period. Paying attention to these 4 aspects will be more beneficial to the healthy growth and development of the fetus.

1. Calcium and zinc supplements

Starting from the fifth month of pregnancy, the fetus enters a stage of rapid growth and development, and has a greater demand for calcium so that the fetus's bones can grow stronger. During this period, pregnant women are advised to eat more foods high in calcium, such as milk, beans, etc. If the diet therapy still cannot meet the needs of the fetus, you can take additional calcium tablets for pregnant women. There is no need to wait until the body develops symptoms such as loose teeth and leg cramps before thinking about supplementing calcium and zinc.

2. Control your diet

As the saying goes, "one person eats for two", which is why many pregnant women eat a lot. It is true that pregnant women need to supplement adequate nutrients to meet the growth and development needs of the fetus, but they should still pay attention to controlling their diet. In the fifth month of pregnancy, pregnant women also gain weight faster. If pregnant women do not control their diet, they will gain too much weight, which will make it difficult for them to give birth. At the same time, the weight of the fetus may exceed the normal range, which is bad for health.

3. Count fetal movements

By the fifth month of pregnancy, most pregnant women can already feel the baby's movements. Pregnant women can understand the physical condition of the fetus through the fetal movement, so it is recommended that pregnant women should insist on counting fetal movements every day. Generally, it is normal for the frequency of fetal movement to be 30-100 times within 12 hours. If the pregnant woman finds that the fetal movement suddenly decreases, stops or becomes strong, there may be a problem with the fetus. At this time, it is best to go to the hospital for examination.

4. Prevent edema

In the second half of pregnancy, many pregnant women experience edema, often in the lower limbs. The occurrence of edema will make it more difficult for pregnant women to move. If it is more serious, it may be physiological edema. Therefore, pregnant women should control their salt intake and exercise every day. When you lie down, you can raise your feet to reduce swelling. But don't be afraid of edema and don't drink water. Drinking water regularly during pregnancy can promote metabolism.