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| The Sixth Month About You: You may be experiencing a variety of symptoms associated with your pregnancy, which include: • more pronounced fetal movement • achiness of your lower abdomen or back (caused by ligaments stretching to support your uterus) • heartburn, indigestion, flatulence, bloating, constipation, leg cramps • increasing whitish vaginal discharge (leucorrhea) • mild swelling of your ankles and feet, occasionally of your hands and face • changes in your skin pigmentation of your face and/or abdomen • varicose veins in your legs; hemorrhoids • itchy abdomen • enlarged breasts • bleeding gums ("pink toothbrush") • hearty appetite • some anxiety about the future • fewer mood swings About Baby: Your baby is growing every day and now has the following characteristics: • approximately 13 inches long • weighs approximately 1 3/4 pounds • thin and shiny skin, with no underlying fat • visible finger and toe prints • eyelids beginning to part and eyes are open What to do this month • Start attending La Leche League meetings in your area • Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, by La Leche League International
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