Pregnancy Development Month by Month

By shanara.harper

  • month 1

    missed menstrual period
    other signs of pregnancy may not yet to be noticeable
  • Period: to

    PREGNANCY

  • month 2

    breast begin to swell
    pressure on the bladder from enlarging uterus in need to urinate more frequently
    possible nausea
    fatigue is common

  • month 3

    breasts are larger and become firmer and fuller may ache
    nausea,fatigue,and frequent urination may continue
    abdomen becomes slighlty larger. The uterus is about the size of a orange
    weight gain may total 2-4 pounds

  • month 4

    abdomen continues to grow slowly
    most discomforts of early pregnancy,such as morning sickness,usually gone
    appetite increases

  • month 5

    enlargerd abdomen becomes apparent
    slight fetal movements felt
    increased size may begin to affect posture

  • month 6

    fetal movements sensed as strong kicks,thumps,and bumps.some may be visible
    weight gain by the begining of this month may total 10-12 pounds

  • month 7

    increased size may affect 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 dropss into the pelvis.Breathing becomes easier.
    other discomforts may continue
    a total weight gain of 25-35 pounds
    false labor pains may be experienced