You’re officially HALFWAY through pregnancy—can you believe it?! 🙌 At five months pregnant, your baby is growing fast, your bump is more noticeable, and you might even be feeling baby’s first kicks!
✨ What’s exciting about Month 5?
💡 With the second trimester in full swing, now is a great time to get things organized while you still have energy!
Month 5 is all about soaking in the excitement and getting prepped for what’s next. Here's what to expect.
Your baby is now the size of a banana! 🍌 And here’s what’s new this month:
✅ Baby’s kicks & movements are getting stronger! 🦶 (And they might have a favorite time of day to move!)
✅ The digestive system is developing—baby is now swallowing amniotic fluid.
✅ Skin is developing a protective coating (vernix caseosa) to prevent dryness.
✅ Baby can hear sounds! Start talking, playing music, or even reading to them.
At this stage, you might experience:
💡 Doctor’s Tip: If you haven’t already, schedule your 20-week anatomy scan, where you’ll get a detailed look at baby’s development!
You’ve made it to the halfway point of pregnancy—20 weeks down, 20 to go! 🎉 Now’s the time to check in, celebrate how far you’ve come, and start prepping for some of the biggest milestones ahead. Here’s what to focus on this month to keep things stress-free and exciting!
The mid-pregnancy anatomy scan is one of the biggest milestones of pregnancy!
Read a Villie fave: Could my anatomy scan be wrong?
Now is the perfect time to start planning (or setting up!) your nursery.
💡 Maternity leave planning can be overwhelming—take it one step at a time! Here's our guide.
With your bump growing and baby moving, now’s the time to focus on comfort and balance.
💡 Self-care now = a more comfortable third trimester later!
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💡 Your village is here to help—you just have to ask!
Pregnancy is even more special when you share it! Keep your family & friends involved in this exciting journey.
👶 Share Updates on Your Villie Baby Page
🎉 Get Your Village Involved in Planning!
A Villie Baby Page is your private space to share updates, track milestones, and connect with your loved ones—without endless group texts!
✨ With a Villie Baby Page, you can:
✔ Keep your family & friends in the loop—on your terms.
✔ Play fun games like the Gender Reveal Game!
✔ Easily share your registry & diaper fund so your village can support you.
💡 Best part? It’s FREE and takes just a minute to set up! Create yours today!
You’re HALFWAY through pregnancy, and big milestones are happening fast! This is the perfect time to soak in the excitement, get organized, and enjoy all the little kicks. 💛
👉 Next up: Month 6! Time to start prepping for baby showers and let's take this bump on the road! (a BabyMoon!)
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