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At this time, the fetus is the size of a pinhead.
Critical stage for heart, organs, brain and spinal cord development. -
Baby's heart begins to pump blood.
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Fetus is constantly moving, but mother doesn't feel it.
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Period is missed.
Pregnancy may not be noticeable at this time. -
About 1/4 of an inch long.
Face, eyes, ears, and limbs all take shape. Bones start forming. -
Breasts swell.
Bladder is pressured because the uterus is increasing in size.
Need to urinate more frequently.
Possible nausea, also known as morning sickness.
Fatigue is common. -
Breasts become fuller and fuller, they may even ache.
Nausea, fatigue, and frequent urination continues.
Abdomen becomes slightly larger. Uterus is the size of an orange.
Weight gain of 2-4 pounds. -
Fetus about 1 inch long.
Nostrils, mouth, lips, teeth buds, and eyelids form.
Fingers and toes almost complete.
Organs are present. -
Fetus is about 3 inches long and weighs 1 ounce.
Fetus can suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around.
Facial features become clearer. -
Abdomen keeps growing.
Appetite increases.
Most discomforts of early pregnancy usually leave. -
Fetus is 6 1/2 to 7 inches long and weighs 4-5 ounces.
Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear.
Teeth continue developing.
Organs continue to mature.
Starts moving around actively. -
Enlarged abdomen starts to show.
Slight fetal movements felt.
Increased size impacts mother's posture. -
Fetus is 8-10 inches long and weighs 8-12 ounces.
Fat forms under skin, but fetus looks wrinkled.
Movements for breathing begins. -
Fetal movements apparent, in example: strong kicks, thumps, and bumps. Some may even be visible.
Weight gain at the start of the month can be from 10-12 pounds. -
Fetus is 10-12 inches long and we is 1 1/2 to 2 pounds.
Periods of movements followed by periods of rest and quiet. -
Increased size impacts posture.
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Fetus is 14-16 inches long and weighs 2 1/2 to 3 pounds.
Continues to rapidly gain weight.
Reaction to loud noises through a reflex jerking action.
Moved into a head-down position. -
Discomfort comes from increasing size. Examples: backache, leg cramps, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
Fetal kicks disturb the mother's rest. -
Fetus is 17-18 inches long and weighs 5-6 pounds at the beginning of the month.
Weight gain continues until the week before birth.
Skin becomes smooth.
Movements decrease, because of limited room.
Disease-fighting antibodies gained from mother's blood. -
Descends into pelvis, causing mother to give birth.
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Lightening felt when the fetus drops into e pelvis.
Breathing becomes easier.
Other discomforts keep happening.
Total weight gain of 25-35 pounds results.
False labor pains can occur.
