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Month 1 Mom
Missed a period. -
Month 1 Baby
About the size of a pin head.
Egg attaches to lining of uterus.
Critical stage for brain and spinal cord development.
Internal organs and circulatory system begins to form.
The heart begins to beat. -
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Month 1 Mom
Missed a period. -
Month 2 Baby
Size: about 1/4 inch (6 mm) long as month begins.
Face, eyes, ears, and limbs shape.
Bone begin to form. -
Month 2 Mom
Breast begin to swell. Pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently. Possible nausea (Morning sickness). Fatigue is common. -
Month 3 Baby
Size: about one inch (25 mm) long as month begins.
Nostrils, mouth, lips, teeth buds, and eyelids form.
Fingers and toes almost complete.
All organs present, although immature. -
Month 3 Mom
Breasts become firmer and fuller, may ache.
Nausea, fatigue, and frequent urination may continue.
Abdomen becomes slightly larger. The uterus is about the size of an orange.
Weight gain may total 2-4 pounds. -
Month 4 Mom
Abdomen continues to grow slowly.
Most discomforts of early pregnancy, such as moring sicknessm usually gone.
Appetite increases. -
Month 4 Baby
Size: about 3 inches (7.6 cm) long, 1 ounces (28 g) as month begins.
Can suck it's thumb, sallow, hiccup, and move around.
Facial features become clearer. -
month 5 mom
Frequent urination
Nausea
Tender and/or swollen breasts
Fatigue
Changes in skin and hair.
Dizziness or light-headed feeling
Bleeding gums
Gas, heartburn and/or constipation
Excess mucus and saliva
Headaches
Mild shortness of breath
Increase in normal vaginal discharge -
Month 5 Baby
About 6 1/2 inches (16-18 cm) long, about 4-5 ounces.
Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear.
Teeth continue to develop.
Organs are maturing.
Becomes more active. -
Month 6 Baby
About 8-10 inches (21-25 cm) long, about 8-12 ounces.
Fat deposits under skin, but fetus appears wrinkled.
Breathing movement begin. -
Month 6 Mom
Fetal movements sensed as strong kicks, thumps, and bumps.
Weight gain by the beginning of this month may total of 10-12. -
Month 7 Mom
Increased size may affect posture. -
Month 7 Baby
About 10-12 inches (25-31 cm) long, about 2 1/2 pounds.
Periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet. -
Month 8 Baby
About 14-16 inches(36-41 cm) long, about 2 1/2-3 pounds.
Weight gain continues rapidly.
May react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action.
Moves into a head-down positioin. -
Month 8 Mom
Discomfort may result from increased size. Backache, leg cramps, shortness of breath, and fatigue are common.
Fetal kicks may disturb the mother's rest.
Weight totals 18-20 pounds. -
Month 9 Baby
About 17-18 inches (43-46 cm) long, 5-6 pounds.
Weight gain continues until the week before birth.
Skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue.
Movements decrease as the fetus has less room to move around.
Acquires disease-fighting antibodies from the mother's blood. -
Month 9 Mom
"Lightening" felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis. Breathing becomes easier.
Other discomforts may continue.
Total weight 25-30 pounds.
False labor pains may by expirence.
