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Month 1
- Missed Menstrual period
- Other signs may not be noticed
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Month 2
- Breast may begin to swell
- Pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently
- Morning sickness
- Fatigue is common
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Month 3
- Breasts may become firmer and fuller (May ache)
- Nausea, fatigue, and frequent urination may contiune
- Abdomen becomes slightly larger (Uterus size of an orange)\
- Weight gain 2-4 lbs
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Month 4
-Abdomen cont. to grow slowly
- Most discomfots are gone - Appetite increases -
Month 5
- Enlarged abdomen becomes apparent
- Slightly fetal movements felt
- Increased size may begin to affect posture
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Month 6
- Fetal movements sensed as strong kicks, thumps, and bumps (Some visible)
- Weight gain by the beggining of this month may total 10-12 lbs.
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Month 7
- Increased size may affect posture
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Month 8
- Discomfort may result from increased size ; Backache, leg cramps, shortness of breath and fatigue are common.
- Fetal kicks may disturb the mom's rest -Weight gains 18-20 lbs.
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Month 9
- Lightening felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis.
- Breathing becomes easier
- Other discomforts may continue
- Total weight gains 25-35 lbs.
- False labor pains may be experienced