What happens in the fourth month of pregnancy?

 What happens in the fourth month of pregnancy?

When a woman enters the fourth month of pregnancy, her first trimester ends and the second trimester begins. After the end of the first trimester, some problems that affect women's daily life are relieved.

For example, problems like morning sickness, smell of food and tingling are reduced. In such a situation, women remain somewhat energetic. This problem will increase the size of the stomach than before, the mind will remain calm and the appetite will increase rapidly.

What changes are seen this month?

- During this period, the size of the woman's uterus and the size of the baby's body also increase a little. Due to which the stomach looks a little bigger.

- Due to hormonal changes, heartburn and indigestion can affect the digestive system.

- As the child is developing, red, brown or purple spots start to appear on the stomach.

- The craving for any food can be excessive.

- Some women's heart beats faster. Sometimes this can happen due to lack of blood.

- As the uterus grows during pregnancy, the ligaments stretch. This can cause lower abdominal pain, which can feel either dull or sharp.

- Urine should not come as often as before.

- It takes more sleep than in the first trimester.

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Child development

- By the end of this month, the baby grows 4 to 5 inches. The weight is around 110 to 140 grams.

- In addition to increasing muscle strength, reproductive organs, brain, and bones are developed.

- Eyes and ears are already developed. From this month, the baby can hear the sound coming out of the womb. It is a good time to introduce music and positive things to the child.

- The movement of the baby starts to be felt. Which becomes unforgettable for women.

- Hands and feet are also working on some movements like fists and grasping.

What kind of examination?

Neural tube and nasal bone tests are done in this month. How is the development of the child with these two tests? It shows the risk of Down syndrome. Alpha-fetoprotein testing is done to detect nerve defects.

Tetanus vaccine is given in this month. So that tetanus and whooping cough can be avoided.

what to eat

Balanced food can be eaten during pregnancy. In which you can eat fruits, green vegetables, dried fruits, whole grains, proteins, dairy products, fish and meat.

How much do you eat all these foods? It is advisable to ask the doctor. Along with folic acid, iron and calcium are also started from this month.

What not to eat?

- Market food and carbonated drinks should not be eaten as much as possible.

- Don't overeat and eat too little.

- Do not smoke and drink alcohol.

- Do not eat unripe fruits.

- Greens and radishes should not be eaten raw or well-ripened.

- Seafood should not be eaten because it contains harmful mercury.

caution

- See the doctor when called.

- Paying attention to cleanliness.

- Drink enough light food and water daily.

- Moderate exercise.

- Get enough rest and sleep 8 hours a night.

- Finding ways to reduce or manage stress.

- Avoid toxic substances such as chemicals, pollutants and do not take random medicines.

- Do not travel long distances as much as possible, do not travel on short-distance motorbikes where the road is blocked.