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month 1
missed menstrual period
other signs of pregnancy may not yet be noticeable -
Period: to
9 months of pregnancy
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2 months
breasts begin to swell
pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently -
3 months
breasts become firmer and fuller may ache
nausea fatigue and frequent urination may continue
abdomen becomes slighty larger the uterus is about the size of an orange.
weight gain may total 2-4 pounds -
4 months
abdomen continues to grow slowly
most discomforts of early pregnancy such as moring sickness ususally gone.
appetite increases -
5 months
enlarger abdomen becomes apparent
slight fetal movements felt
increased size may begin to affect posture -
6 months
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 -
7 months
increased size may affect posture -
8 months
discomfort may result from increased size backache leg cramps shortness of breath and fatigue are common
fetal kicks may distrub the mother's rest
at the beginning of this month weight gain totals about 18-20 pounds -
9 months
lightening felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis breathing becomes easier
other discomforts may continue
a total weight gain 25-35 pounds
false labor pains may be experienced
