Pregnant woman and fetus in the fourth month of pregnancy

 The fourth month of pregnancy is the honeymoon, according to what many describe, in which the symptoms of pregnancy gradually decrease, and the physical signs of pregnancy begin on the pregnant woman and the emergence of her stomach more clearly, and the pregnant woman can know the sex of her fetus at the end of this month.

Follow us so that we remind you in detail about the pregnant woman and the fetus in the fourth month of pregnancy, which starts from the thirteenth week to the sixteenth week.

Fetal development in the fourth month of pregnancy

The fourth month is the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy, during which many developments occur in the formation and growth of the fetus, including:

• With the development of the reproductive system and it is possible to discover the sex of the fetus.
• Eyelashes, head, and eyebrow hair growth.
• The baby's nails are developing more clearly.
• The fetal skeleton is covered with bone instead of cartilage.
• The spleen begins to carry out its task of producing red blood cells.
• The lungs begin to function and excrete amniotic fluid.
• The fetus begins to respond to external factors, and its movement increases in the mother's abdomen and is clearly felt.
• The sweat gland develops and the nervous system begins to function well.
• The circulatory system works well and so does the urinary system.
• Fat is formed in the fetus's body to warm it.
• In the fourth month, the fetus weighs 5 ounces and is 14 centimeters long.

Symptoms of pregnancy in the fourth month

The fourth month is one of the most severe months of pregnancy, in which the symptoms of pregnancy are less severe compared to the months of the first trimester. The most important symptoms that a pregnant woman feels in the fourth month are:

Significant weight gain at the end of the sixteenth week of pregnancy.

The feeling of nausea and vomiting decreases and the feeling of tiredness decreases.

Increase the feeling of vitality, activity, and energy with a sense of the pleasure of pregnancy.

Mild constipation due to the effect of pregnancy hormones on bowel movement.

The constant urge to urinate decreases.

Feeling dizzy and lightheaded when suddenly changing the position of the pregnant woman.

Enlargement of the nose.

Nosebleeds due to an aneurysm in the nose area.

The occurrence of dryness in the eye.

The veins and veins under the skin in the legs area as a result of increased blood volume.

Breast veins protruding and nipples darkening.

Nutrition of the pregnant woman and fetus in the fourth month of pregnancy

Feeding the pregnant woman and the fetus in the fourth month of pregnancy is very important and enjoyable at the same time because the pregnant woman feels more hungry and has an urgent desire to eat foods greedily, but at the same time, it is necessary to maintain the weight of the pregnant woman so that she does not become obese. Here are the most important types of foods useful for pregnant women and the fetus in the fourth month of pregnancy:

• Diversify the intake of foods containing carbohydrates and proteins such as rice, pasta, whole grains, and eggs to meet the needs of the body.
• Excessive intake of citrus fruits of all kinds, such as oranges, tangerines, cherries, strawberries, and berries.
• Eat more types of unsalted nuts, as they are brain food for the fetus.

Pregnancy problems in the fourth month

There are some health problems that a pregnant woman and her fetus may be exposed to in the fourth month of pregnancy, including:

Infection of the pregnant woman with hemorrhoids as a result of the pressure of the fetus on the blood vessels in the body.

Bleeding gums and increased sensitivity.

Shortness of breath occurs due to the presence of the fetus in the womb, which is expanding severely and putting pressure on the organs of the body.

Heartburn due to slow work of the digestive system.

It is possible to experience a miscarriage in the fourth month as a result of the pregnant woman suffering from autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma, uterine wall division, or abnormalities in the fetus’s chromosomes.

Intercourse in the fourth month of pregnancy

Sexual intercourse during the fourth month of pregnancy is safe and does not pose any serious complications to the health of the pregnant woman and her fetus, but it is recommended to limit it.