Pregnancy Development Month by Month

By brianna.hunsaker

  • Month One :)

    -Missed menstrual period.
    -Other signs of pregnancy may not yet be noticeable.
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    9 Months of Pregnancy

  • Month Two :)

    -Breasts begin to swell.
    -Pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently.
    -Possible nausea ("morning sickness").
    -Fatigue is common.

  • Month Three :)

    -Breasts become firmer and fuller, may ache.
    -Nausea, fatigue, and frequent urination may continue.
    -Abdomen becomes slightly larger. The uterus is about the size of an orange.
    -Weight gain may total 2-4 pounds.

  • Month Four :)

    -Abdomen continues to grow slowly.
    -Most discomforts of early pregnancy, such as morning sickness, usually gone.
    -Appetite increases.

  • Month Five :)

    -Enlarged abdomen becomes apparent.
    -Slight fetal movements felt.
    -Increased size may begin to affect posture.

  • Month Six :)

    -Fetal movements sensed as strong kicks, thumps, and bumps. Some may be visible.
    -Weight gain by the beginning of this month may total 10-12 pounds.

  • Month Seven :)

    -Increased size may affect posture.

  • Month Eight :)

    -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 Nine :)

    -"Lightening" felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis. Breathing becomes easier.
    -Other discomforts may continue.
    -A total weight gain of 25-35 pounds.
    -False labor pains may be experienced.