Prenatal Time Line

By madelyne.offerman

  • Month 4

    Appetite increase, discomforts

  • Month 5

    Slight fetal movement, incresed size may effect posture.

  • Month 6

    strong kicks, thumps, weight gain of 10-12 pounds

  • Month 7

    Increased size effects posture

  • Month 8

    Backache, leg cramps, shortness of breath, fatigue, fetal kick can disturb mothers sleep.

  • Month 9

    Fetus drops into pelvis, breathing becomes easier, weight gain of 25-35 pounds, false labor pounds may be experienced.

  • Month 1

    Missed Menstrual Period
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    Month 1

    At 2 weeks the size of a pin head
    egg attaches to lining of unterus
    the heart begins to beat

  • Month 2

    Breast begin to swell, urinate more frequently, morning sickness.
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    Month 2

    size about 1/4 inch
    face eyes and limbs take shape

  • Month 3

    Breast become firmer and more full, gain 2-4 pounds
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    Month 3

    Size is about a inch
    nostrils, mouth, lips, and teeth
    fingers and toes complete
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    Month 4

    Size about 3 inches
    can now suck on thumb
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    Month 5

    teeth devlop
    organs devlop
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    Month 6

    size about 8-10 inches
    breathing movemnets begin
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    Month 7

    Size is about 10-12 inches
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    Month 8

    Size is about 14-16 inches
    may react to loud noises
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    Month 9

    The fetus begins to drop it can live out side the body, it is ready for birth