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Baby's developmentMonth 5 At month five, your pregnancy has reached the halfway mark, and the signs of life are evident with a bulging tummy evident from the outside. On the inside, the heart is beating and mom can feel the first fetal movements. These movements are first felt around week 20 of pregnancy. Early movements feel like a flutter of butterflies or big bubbles moving around. Most women find this very exciting – proof that you’ve got something special going on!
As far as fetal development, the lungs are now able to exhale amniotic fluid. A system of blood vessels and a pumping heart are working with great precision. The urinary system is functioning and making urine. The external genitalia are now distinctly male or female, and if the baby is in the right position, an ultrasound can usually identify the sex if you wish. The growth continues to be phenomenal with a weight of approximately 1/2-1 pound, and a length of 8-12 inches long.
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