Pregnancy

  • Month 5

    -Enlarged 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.
    -Weight gain by the beginning of this month may total 10-12 pounds
  • Month 7

    -Inscreased size may affect posture
  • Month 8

    -Discomfort may result from increased size.
    -Fetal kicks may disturb the mother's rest.
    -At the beginning of this month 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.
    -False labor pains may be experienced.
  • Month 1

    -Missed Menstrual Cycle period.
    -Other signs of pregnancy may not yet be noticeable.
  • Month 2

    -Breasts begin to swell.
    -Pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently.
    -Possible nausea
    -Fatigue is common.
  • Month 3

    -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 4

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