4 Months Pregnant- Here’s something for you (13-16 weeks)


You have reached the second trimester of your beautiful journey. At this point your baby will be about 3.5 inches long and approximately weigh about 40-50 gms. Tiny fingerprints are almost ready now and the skeleton is taking its shape. By the end of this trimester your baby will also develop his hearing skills. Yes it is time to play some good music everyday for your little one. Here are some of the other things you would for your 4 months pregnancy.




1.   Avoid sudden movements and jerks

Now as the baby inside you is growing and various organs develop your body too will start getting similar effects. Your uterus will expand and so will your heart and liver to fit the uterus. Hence you are advised not to make sudden movements in the coming months. Hence be slow and patient while you do all your household chores. Also, avoid climbing on stools; if there is a need then ensure that the stool is well balanced and supported.

2.   Concept of ‘eating for two’ is a myth

If you have heard people tell you that you need to eat more then remember that it is a myth. Whatever you eat is sufficient for the baby to grow. Baby will take enough nutrients from you. However, you should not stay hungry but eat healthy and nutritious food.

3.   Sleep on your left side

Sleeping on your left side will increase the blood circulation in your body. It will not only keep you relaxed and ensure a peaceful sleep but it will also ensure that there is enough blood circulation in the uterus as well, thus allowing the baby to grow.

4.   Cravings and smells

By this time of the journey your body will have developed strong smell and taste buds. You will also start getting cravings. Do note that cravings might not necessarily be for your favourite food but it can be of anything. Most of the women crave for chocolates and yes do not kill the cravings, enjoy them. You might start loving or hating some strong smells like that of garlic, coffee, alcohol and such others. If you like then enjoy the aroma if you don’t then be away from them. Nothing to worry, just enjoy the journey.

5.   Increase in sexual arousal

All these months you were exhausted because of morning sickness and nausea; yes its an end to it now and hence you are more relaxed. Also, there is an increase estrogen hormone which increases the sexual desires. There is nothing wrong in it; go ahead and enjoy with your partner (after taking your mid-wife’s permission).

Some of the women also suffer from frequent headaches in this month. If you are facing then try to relax yourself, breathe fresh air and if still nothing works then talk to your gynac, she will help you out. 

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