pregnancy development month by month

By kidejah

  • january month five

    enlarged abdomen becomes apparent.
    slight fetal movements felt.
    increased size may begin to affect posture.

  • febuary month six

    fetal movements sensed as strong kicks thumps and bumps. some may be visible
    weight gain by the biginning if this month may total 10-12 pounds (4.5-5.4 kg)

  • march month seven

    increased size may affect posture.

  • april month eight

    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 18-20pounds (8.2-9.1 kg).

  • may month 9

    ''lightening'' felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis. breathing becomed easier.
    other discomforts may continue.
    a total weight gain of 25-35 pounds (11.3-15.9 kg) is typical.
    false labor paiins may be experienced.
  • Period: to

    pregnancy time line

  • september month one

    missed menstual period. other sign of pregnancy may not yet be noticeable

  • month two october

    breast begin to swell.
    pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently.
    possible nausea (''morning sickness'')
    fatigue is common

  • november month three

    breasts become firmer and fuller, may ache.
    nausea, fatigue, and frequent urination may continue.
    abodomen becomes slightly larger. The uterusis is about the size of an orange.
    weight gain may total 2-4 pounds (0.9-1.8 kg)

  • december month four

    abdomen continues to grow slowly.
    most discomforts of early pregnancy, such as morning sickness, usually gone
    appetite increases.