| MONTH 7
Your Baby
- Your baby can open and close her eyes and suck her thumb.
- Your baby kicks and stretches.
- Your baby responds to light and sound.
- By the end of the seventh month, your baby is about 15 to 16 inches long and weighs about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds.
Your Body
- Your ankles and feet may swell. Try lying down and putting your feet up. If your hands and face swell suddenly, call your health care provider.
- You may get stretch marks on your belly and breasts as they get bigger.
- You may have contractions. This is OK, but call your health care provider if you have more than five contractions in one hour.
- As your belly gets bigger, it may get harder to keep your balance. This makes it easier to fall. Be careful!
- You may have trouble sleeping because your baby moves a lot. Try sleeping on your side or with extra pillows. You may also sweat more than usual.
Prenatal Care Guide
- After the 28th week, visit your health care provider every two weeks for prenatal care.
- Eat a variety of foods that are good for you. You should gain 1 pound a week this month.
- Get plenty of rest—your body is working hard.
- Start childbirth education classes if you haven't already done so.
- Most health care providers do a blood test for gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) at 24 to 28 weeks.
May 2009
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