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Prenatal Development/Mother

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  • Pregnant Mother Week 3-4

    Pregnant Mother Week 3-4

  • Pregnant Mother Week 7

    Pregnant Mother Week 7

  • Pregnant Mother Week 12

    Pregnant Mother Week 12

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    Weeks 1-2

    Mom is not actually pregnant during these first weeks. The ob-gyn counts pregnancy as 40 weeks from the start of the last menstrual cycle.
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    Weeks 3-4

    Possible missed period and cramping. The mother might find out shes pregnant by the end of the 4th week or could be later. Pregnancy test measure HCG hormone levels
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    Weeks 5-6

    Missed period; breasts become tender and enlarged, More frequent urination due to uterus pushing on bladder; Mood Swings/Morning Sickness/ nausea/ vomiting/constipation/ Heartburn/indigestion/ and gas may occur, extreme tiredness, Increased heartache due to increased cardiac volume/bloating.
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    Weeks 7-8

    Missed period; breasts become tender and enlarged, More frequent urination due to uterus pushing on bladder; Mood Swings/Morning Sickness/ nausea/ vomiting/constipation/ Heartburn/indigestion/ and gas may occur, extreme tiredness, Increased heartache due to increased cardiac volume/bloating.
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    Week 10

    Breast may feel fuller, Pregnancy acne, Little weight gain
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    Week 11

    Breast may feel fuller, Pregnancy acne, Little weight gain
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    Week 12

    Breast may feel fuller, Pregnancy acne, Little weight gain
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    Week 14

    Morning Sickness, Appetite increases, Abdomen grows slowly, Reduce fatigue, Dark spots on skin may form.
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    Week 16

    loose ligaments, clumsiness, stuffy nose, sensitive gums, and leg cramps.
  • Week 18-19

    Week 18-19

    Enlarged abdomen may become apparent, Backaches, Stretch marks may appear,Heartburn, Swelling in hands and feet.
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    Weeks 20-21

    Enlarged abdomen may become apparent, Backaches, Stretch marks may appear,Heartburn, Swelling in hands and feet
  • Week 22

    Week 22

    Hip, groin, and abdomen pain, shortness of breath. Fast growing hair and nails. Belly button may broke out
  • Week 24

    Week 24

    Fetal movements sensed as strong kicks, bumps, carpal tunnel syndrome may flair, difficulty sleeping, weight gain by this time may total between 10-12 pounds.
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    Week 28-29

    Increased abdomen may affect posture, Breast may leak, growing stretch marks
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    Weeks 31-32

    Backaches and fatigue, Leg cramps, shortness of breath, Fetal kicks interrupt rest, Braxton -hicks contractions
  • Week 34

    Week 34

    Pelvic Pain
    At the end of week 31 weight gain is about 18-20 pounds.
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    Week 36-37

    Still feels stretches and movement of baby
    Insomnia
    Braxton Hicks contractions
    Total Weight gain of 25-35
  • Week 38-40

    Week 38-40

    Still feels stretches and movement of baby
    Lightening felt-decreased pressure
    Insomnia