5 Months Pregnant
Month five covers weeks 18 to 22. You reach the halfway point at 20 weeks, have your anatomy scan, and most people feel their baby move for the first time.
Size of a banana by week 22
The weeks in month 5
Your baby at 5 months pregnant
Your baby grows from a pear to a banana. Their ears move into place and they can hear your heartbeat and voice. A protective coating called vernix forms on their skin, and their movements get stronger.
Your body at 5 months pregnant
The top of your uterus reaches your belly button around 20 weeks. Back aches, leg cramps and swollen feet are common, and you may notice Braxton Hicks tightenings.
Common symptoms in month 5
- First baby movements
- Back pain
- Leg cramps
- Swollen feet
- Braxton Hicks contractions
Your month 5 checklist
- Anatomy scan (18 to 22 weeks)
- Start a baby registry
- Research childbirth classes
- Sleep on your side with a pillow
5 Months Pregnant: your questions answered
How many weeks is 5 months pregnant?
5 months pregnant is weeks 18 to 22, in the second trimester.
Can I find out the sex at 5 months?
Usually, yes. The anatomy scan between 18 and 22 weeks can show your baby's sex if you want to know.
How much weight should I have gained by 5 months?
It depends on your pre-pregnancy BMI. With a healthy BMI, a typical gain by 20 weeks is roughly 6.5 to 12 lb (3 to 5.5 kg). Our pregnancy weight gain calculator shows your range.
Sources
Written from public guidance by ACOG, the NHS and the CDC. Month ranges follow the most common week-based convention; providers usually talk in weeks.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
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