Daily washing is helpful, but douching is not recommended. Varicose veins may appear on your legs. Wearing graduated compressed supporthose, changing positions more frequently and elevating your feet while you sit helps prevent or improve varicose veins. Heartburn occurs due to the growing uterus. Eating smaller, more frequent meals, avoiding greasy and highly seasoned foods may help.
Fetus becomes more active, turning from side to side and sometimes head over heels.
Fingernails have grown to tips of fingers. Fetus sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. The baby's sucking reflex begins to develop now. Fetus has a month of rapid growth. Visit your healthcare provider for another prenatal checkup.