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month 5
-enlarged abdomen becomes apperent
-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 -
month 7
-increasd 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 mothers rest
-at the beginning of this month, weight gain totals about 18-20 pounds -
month 9
(lightnening) felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis.
-breathing becomes easier
-other discomforts may continue
-a total weight gain of 25-35 pounds is typical
-false labor pains may be experienced -
Month 1
missed menstrual period other signs of pregnancy may not yet be noticeable -
month 2
-breasts begin to swell
-pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urninate more frequently
-possible nausea (morning sickness)
-fatigue is common -
month 3
-breasts become firmer and fuller,may ach
-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
-abdomen continues to grow slowly
-most discomforts of early pregnancy, such as morning sickness,usually gone
-appetite increases