[Features in fifth month] Due to increased anabolism of muscle tissue and blood of the fetus during the fifth month of gestation, the pregnant woman becomes emaciated.
[Features in sixth month] During sixth month, fetus derives more strength and complexion, therefore the pregnant woman loses her strength and complexion significantly.
[Features in seventh month] As during the seventh month of gestation the fetus attains over-all fulfillment of all elements. Therefore, a pregnant woman becomes excessively exhausted.
[Features in eighth month] During the eighth month of gestation due to immaturity of the fetus, the ojas moves from the mother to fetus and from fetus to mother through the channels carrying rasa (nutritive fluid). As a result, at that time, the pregnant woman frequently becomes happy or dull (exhausted) parallel is the condition of the fetus. It is because of the instability of the ojas, the delivery of the fetus during this month is prone to danger. In view of this, experts do not consider this month fit for labor.
[Time of delivery] Even the first day after this eighth month i.e. from the first day of the ninth month till the tenth month is known as the period of parturition. Normally delivery takes place during this period. After this period, if there is retention of fetus in the uterus, it is considered abnormal.