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Month 5
Wnglarged abdomen becames aparnet.
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 beginning of this month may total 10-12 pounds (4.5-5.4 kg.) -
Month 7
Increased size may affect posture. -
Month 8
Discount 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 (8.2-9.1 kg.) -
Month 9
"Lightening" felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis, Breathing becomes easier.
Other disccomforts may continue.
A total weight gain of 25-35 pounds (11.3-15.9 kg) is typical.
Fasle labor pains may be experienced. -
Month 1
Missed menstrual period.
Others signs of pregnancy may not yet be noticeable. -
Month 4
Abdomen continues to grow slowly.
Most discomforts of early pregnancy, such as morning sickness, usually gone.
Appetite increases. -
Month 2
Beasts begin to swell.
Pressure on bladder from enlanging uterus results in need to urnitate more frequently.
Possible nausea ("morning sickness")
Fatigue is common -
Month 3
Breasts become firmer anf 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 (0.9-1.8 kg.) -
Month 4
