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Month 1
Missed a Period.
The baby is the size of a pin head. -
Month 2
Baby: About 1/4 inch.Face, eyes, ears, and limbs take shape.
Mom: Breasts begin to swell, Pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently. -
Month 3
Baby: about 1 inch. Nostrils, mouth, lips, teeth bud, and eye lids form.
Mom: Breasts become more firmer and fuller, may ache. Nausea, fatigue and frequent urination may continue. -
Month 4
Baby: About 3 inches long 1 ounce as month begins. Can suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around.
Mom: Abdomen continues to grow quickly.Appetite increases. -
Month 5
Baby: 6 1/2 to 7 inche long, about 4-5 ounces as month begins.
Mom: Enlarged abdomen becomes apparent. -
Month 6
Baby: Size about 8-10 inches lon, about 8- 12 oz.
Mom: Fetal movements sensed as strong kicksthumps, and bumps. Some may be visible. -
Month 7
Baby: About 10 -12 inches long about 1 1/2 to 2 punds as month begins. periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet. -
Month 8
Baby: Size about 10 -12inches long, about 2 and a half to about 3 pounds as month begins. Weight gain continues rapidly.
Mom: Discomfort may result from increased size. Backache , leg cramps, shortnes of breath, and fatigue are common. Fetal kicks may disturb the mothers rest. -
Month 9
Baby: about 17 - 18 inches long and 5-6 pounds as month begins. Weight gain continues until the week before birth. Acquires disease fighting anitbodies from the mothers blood. Descends into the pelvis, ready for birth.
Mom: "Lightening" felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis. Breathing becomes easier. Other discomforts may continue. A total weight gain of 25-30 pounds is typical. Fals labor pains may be experienced.