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Effects of Pregnancy on a Woman .

  • Month 1

    Month 1
    Missed Menstrual Period , Other Signs Of Pregnancy May Not Be Noticable Yet .
  • Month 2

    Month 2
    Breast Begins To Swell , Pressure On Bladder From Enlarging uterus Results in urnate more frequently , possible nausea , fatigue is common .
  • Month 3

    breasts become firmer and fuller , may ache .
    nausea , fatigue , and frequent urination may continue .
    adbomen 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 discomferts of early pregnancy , such as morning sickness, usually gone .
    appetite increases .
  • Month 5

    Month 5
    enlarged abdomen becomes apparent . slight fetal movements felt . increased size may affect posture .
  • Month 6

    Month 6
    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
  • Month 7

    Month 7
    Increased size may affect posture .
  • Month 8

    Month 8
    discomfort may result ifrom increased size , backache , leg cramps shortness of breath , and fatigue are common . fetal kicks may disturb the mothers rest . at the beginning of this month weight gain totals about 18-20 pounds .
  • Month 9

    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 .
    False labor pains may be experienced .