Picture of baby in five months of pregnancy

At the beginning of the fifth month of pregnancy, both the fetus and the mother have entered a stable stage. The baby's development is 18-25 cm long and weighs about 160-300 grams. The fetus's movements are becoming more regular. At this time, the mother's weight will increase a lot, but because the early pregnancy symptoms have subsided, the mother's mood will be happier, her breasts will be more swollen, and she may even squeeze out thick liquid. The fifth month of pregnancy is a period of stability for both the fetus and the pregnant woman. Today I will talk to you about some pregnancy knowledge during the fifth month of pregnancy.

How big is the fetus at five months of pregnancy

The fifth month of pregnancy refers to the 17th to 20th week of pregnancy. At this time, the fetus is 20 to 25 cm tall and weighs 250 to 300 grams. Fine hair (vellus) grows all over the body and begins to grow hair, and eyebrows and fingernails are also fully grown. The size of the head is like an egg, the top-heavy body is divided into three parts, the body proportions finally look balanced, the skin gradually turns red, the fat begins to settle, and the skin is no longer transparent. The fetus' heart rate is very active, and the fetus's hands and feet can move freely in the amniotic fluid of the pregnant woman.

First week of May: Fetal size is about 14cm, baby weight is about 200g;

The second week of May: The fetus is about 15cm in size and weighs 200-250g;

The third week of May: The fetus is about 15-16cm in size and weighs about 260g;

The fourth week of May: The fetus is about 18cm in size and weighs 300-350g;

The last week of May: The fetus is about 19cm in size and the baby weighs about 350 grams.

During this stage, the normal fetal heart rate gradually becomes strong, ranging from 120 to 160 beats per minute. After 18 weeks, the fetal heartbeat can be heard in the mother's abdomen by auscultation. At the same time, the fetus can also hear strong external sounds; prenatal education can be carried out. During this period, the normal fetus is about 18-27 cm long and weighs about 250-300 grams. At this time, the fetus has already acquired the ability to swallow and urinate.