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Pregnancy Timespan
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Month 1
Mom: Missed a period.
Baby: size of pin head. -
Month 2
Mom: Swelling of the breast, pressure of the bladder, and morning sickness.
Baby: About 1/4 inch long, facial parts take shape, bones are beginning to form. -
Month 3
mom: Breast become firm and fuller, Sickness, fatigue, and frequent urination. The uterus is about the size of an orange and the mother is starting to gain weight.
Baby: About a inch now. nostril, mouth, lips, teeth buds, and eyelids begin to form. Fingers and toes are almost complete. Baby has all organs though they are immature and developed. -
Month 4
Mom: Abdomen is still growing, most of the sickness is gone, appetite is increasing.
Baby: About 3 inches. The baby can suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around.Facial features are becoming more clear. -
Month 5
Mom: The mom will start feeling the baby moving, the increasing of the belly may start affecting posture.
Baby: About 6 1/2 inches. Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear. Teeth are continuing to develop, while organs are maturing. The baby is becoming more active. -
Month 6
Mom: Fetal movements are strong kicks, thumps, and bumps. The moms has gained about 10-12 pounds.
Baby: about 8-10 inches. Fat dedposits under skin but fetus looks rinkled. Breathing movements are beginning. -
Month 7
Mom: Size is still increasing and affecting posture.
Baby: About 10-12 inches. Baby has periods of activity, followed by periods of rest and quite. -
Month 8
Mom: May experience discomfort due to weight gain, and body cramps. Has gained about 18-20 pounds.
Baby: 14-16 inches. Weight gain is continued, and the baby may react to loud noises with a jerking action. Baby moves into a head down position to prepare for birth -
Month 9
Mom: "Lightening" is felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis. breathing becomes easier.
