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Month Five
Enlarged abdomen becomes apparent.
Slight fetal movements felt.
Increased size may begin to affect posture. -
Month Six
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 (4.5-5.4 kg). -
Month Seven
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Month Eight
Discomfort may result from increased size. Backaches, leg cramps, shortness of breath, and fatigue are common.
Fetal kicks may disturb the mother's rest.
At the beginning of this month, weigh gain totals about 18-20 pounds (8.2-9.1 kg). -
Month Nine
"Lightening" felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis. Breathing becomes easier.
Other discomforts may continue.
A total weight gain of 25-35 pounds (11.3-15.9 kg) is typical.
False labor pains may be experienced. -
Month One
Missed menstrual period.
Other signs of pregnancy may not yet be noticabble. -
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Month Two
Breasts begin to swell.
Pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently.
Possible nausea ("morning sickness")
Fatigue is common -
Month Three
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 (0.9-1.8 kg). -
Month Four
Abdomen continues to grow slowly.
Most discomforts of earlu pregnancy, such as morning sickness, usually gone.
Appetite increases.