Prenatal Development

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    Prenatal Development

  • Month 1 - Mom

    Missed Menstrual Period.
  • Month 1 - Baby

    Size of pin head. Critical stage for brain and spinal cord.
  • Month 2 - Baby

    About 1/4 inch. Bones begin to form.
  • Month 2 - Mom

    Breast swells and fatigue is common.
  • Month 3 - Baby

    About 1 inch. All organs are present, although immature.
  • Month 3 - Mom

    Breast may ache and may gain 2-4 pounds.
  • Month 4 - Mom

    Appetite increase and stomach gets larger.
  • Month 4 - Baby

    Can suck thumb and swallow. About 3 inches.
  • Month 5 - Baby

    Becomes more active and teeth are still developing.
  • Month 5 - Mom

    Size of your abdomen may cause bad posture.
  • Month 6 - Mom

    You gain 10-12 pounds.
  • Month 6 - Baby

    Breathing movements begin and they are about 8-10 inches.
  • Month 7 - Baby

    Different periods of activity and quietness.
  • Month 7 - Mom

    Same thing accures like month 6
  • Month 8 -Mom

    Gain 18-20 pounds, fetal kicks may ruin mother's rest, and may have some aches.
  • Month 8 - Baby

    14-16 inches and may react to loud noises.
  • Month 9 - Baby

    5-6 pounds, descends into pelvis,
  • Month 9 - Mom

    False labor pains, 25-23 pounds, may have lightening