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Pregnancy Development Month by Month
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Month 1
missed period
other signs may not be noticeable -
Month 2
-brest begin to swell
-pressure on blader from enlarging uterus results in need to pee more frequently
-"morning sickness"possible
-fatigue is common -
Month 3
-breasts become firmer andfuller,mayache
-mausea,fatigue,and frequent urination may continuen
-abomen becomes slightly larger
-weight gaiin mat total 2-4 pounds -
Mounth 4
-abdomen continues to grow slowly
-most discomforts of early pregnancy
-appetite increasses -
Mounth 5
-enlarged abdomen becomes apparent
-slight fetal movements felt
-increassed size may affect posture -
Mounth 6
-Strong kicks,thumps,and bumps. some may be visible
-weighth gain 10-12 pounds -
Mounth 7
-increassed size may affect posture -
Mounth 8
-discomfort may result from increased size
-kicks may disturb the mothers rest
-weight gain total 18-19 pounds -
Month 9
-false labor pains may be experienced
-weight gain 25-35 pounds
-other discomforts may continue
-"lightening" felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis. breathing becomes easier