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month 1
-missed menstrual period
-other signs of pregnancy may no yet be noticeable -
month 2
-breasts begin to swell
-pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to unrinate more freguently
-possible nausea
-fatigue is common -
month 3
-breasts become firmer and fuller, may ache
-nausea, fatigue, and freguent urination may continue
-abdomen becomes slightly larger. the uterus is about the size of an orange
-weight gain may total 2-4 pounds -
month 4
-adomen continues to grow slowly
- most discomforts of early pregnacy, such as morning sickness, usually gone
-appetite increases -
month 5
-enlarged abdomen becomes apparent
-slight fetal movements felt
-increased size may begin to affect posture -
month 6
-fetal movements sensed strong kicks, thumbs, and bumps. some may be visible
-weight gain by the beginning of this month may total 10-12 pounds -
month 7
-increased size may effect posture -
month 8
-discomfort may result from increased size. backache, leg cramps, shortness of breath, and fatigue are common
-fetal kicks may disturb the mother's rest
-at the beginning of this month, weight gain totals about 18-20 pounds -
month 9
-"lightening" felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis. breathing become faster
-other discomforts may continue
-a total weight gain of 25-35 pounds
-false labor pains may be experienced