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month 1
missed menstrual period
other signs of pregnancy may not yet to be noticeable -
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PREGNANCY
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month 2
breast begin to swell
pressure on the bladder from enlarging uterus in need to urinate more frequently
possible nausea
fatigue is common -
month 3
breasts are larger and become firmer and fuller may ache
nausea,fatigue,and frequent urination may continue
abdomen becomes slighlty larger. The uterus is about the size of a orange
weight gain may total 2-4 pounds -
month 4
abdomen continues to grow slowly
most discomforts of early pregnancy,such as morning sickness,usually gone
appetite increases -
month 5
enlargerd abdomen becomes apparent
slight fetal movements felt
increased size may begin to affect posture -
month 6
fetal movements sensed as strong kicks,thumps,and bumps.some may be visible
weight gain by the begining of this month may total 10-12 pounds -
month 7
increased size may affect posture -
month 8
discomfort may result from increased size.Backache,leg cramps,shortness of breath,and fatigue are common.
fetal kicks may disturb the mother's rest
at the beginning of this month,weight gain totals about 18-20 pounds -
month 9
"lightening"felt as the fetus dropss into the pelvis.Breathing becomes easier.
other discomforts may continue
a total weight gain of 25-35 pounds
false labor pains may be experienced