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Month 1
Missed menstrual period. -
Month 2
-Breasts begin to swell.
-Pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need urinate more frequently.
-Possible nausea ("morning sickness")
-Fatigue is common -
Month 3
-Breasts become firmer and fuller, may ache.
-Nausea, fatigue, and frequent urination may continue.
-Adomen becomes slightly larger. The uterus is about the size of an orange.
-Weight gain may total 2-4 punds (0.9- 1.8 kg) -
Month 4
-Abdomen continues to grow slowly.
-Most discomforts of early pregnancy, such as morning sickness, usually gone.
-Apetite increases. -
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. Some may be visible
-Weight gain by the beginning of this moneth may total 10-12 pounds (4.5-5.4 kg) -
Month 7
-Increased size may affect posture -
Month 8
-Discomfort may result from increased size. Backache, 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 9
"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.