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Month 1
Signs of pregnancy may not be noticeable yet -
Period: to
9 Month of Pregnancy
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Month 2
-Brests begin to swell
-Need to urinate more frequently
-Nausea
-Fatigue -
Month 3
-Breasts become firmer and fuller, may ache
-Nausea, fatigue, and frequent urination
-Abdomen becomes slightly larger. The uterus is about the size of an orange
-Weight gain may total 2-4 pounds -
Month 4
-Abdomen continues to grow slowly
-Most discomforts of early pregnancy, such as morning sickness are usually gone
-Appetite increases -
Month 5
-Enlarge 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 beginning of this month may total 10-12 pounds. -
Month 7
-Icreased 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 mothers rest
-Weight gain totals about 18-20 pounds -
Month 9
-Lightening felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis.
-Breathing becomes easier
-Other discomforts may continue
-Total weight gain of 25-35 pounds is typical
-False labor pains may be experienced