'#pregnancyseries#26#tamil Your physical symptoms this month may include: fatigue constipation heartburn flatulence (gas) nasal congestion or nose bleeds bleeding gums increased appetite swollen ankles achy feet varicose veins white vaginal discharge stretch marks breathlessness backache skin pigmentation changes absent-mindedness Early this month, your heart rate will start to increase in order to provide more blood to meet the oxygen requirements of your baby. You will start putting on weight on your buttocks as well as your abdomen. Remember to keep doing mild exercise throughout your pregnancy. In week 20, you will enter the second half of pregnancy! Your belly button may pop out as the uterus continues to compress upwards. The growing uterus pushes up against your lungs and presses your tummy outward. You may have trouble breathing as your lungs become cramped with your other internal organs. Your belly may make it uncomfortable to wear a seat belt when driving or riding in a car but you should still buckle up. Fasten the belt below your belly, across your pelvis and upper thighs. If there is a shoulder harness, wear it over your shoulder, not under your arm, and to the side of your tummy. Airbags are a potential problem, so move the front seat back as far as it will go or better yet, sit in the back seat. Your chest will expand and your breasts will continue to become larger. Your nipples will grow softer and small bumps may appear around the nipples. These bumps are sebaceous glands that secrete a fatty lubricant called sebum. Hormones in your system may cause varicose veins and your legs may ache. To reduce varicose veins, put up your feet whenever you can and try to avoid standing for long periods of time. Take solace in the fact that varicose veins often disappear shortly after birth. This month, and for the rest of your pregnancy, you may have insomnia because of frequent bathroom visits and difficulty getting comfortable at night. Fatigue will set in again, because of the extra weight. See your doctor if you have excessive fatigue, as this could be a sign of anemia. Starting around the middle of the month, you may notice itching around your enlarged belly. Try wearing loose clothing made of natural fibres and use calamine lotion. Your feet and ankles may start to swell because your body is holding more fluid than normal, which tends to gather in your feet by the end of the day. Wear comfortable shoes and make sure to tell your doctor about any swelling if it is accompanied by headaches, visual changes, or abdominal pain, as this could be a sign of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Toward the end of this month, you may notice a few aches. The growing baby and expanding uterus may start to push the lower ribs outward a bit, causing pain. Relaxation and massage may be helpful in reducing these aches and pains. Hormones may cause your eyesight to become less sharp and certain contact lenses may no longer be comfortable. Your vision should return to normal after you have delivered your baby. Therefore, it is a good idea to put off buying new glasses or contact lenses while you are pregnant. Your medical visit in the fifth month of pregnancy This month’s medical visit will be similar to that of previous months. Your health-care provider will check the following: weight blood pressure urine fetal heartbeat size and shape of uterus height of the top of your uterus, called the fundus swelling of ankles or feet, especially if accompanied by headaches, visual changes or abdominal pain, which could be signs of pregnancy-induced hypertension'
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