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Month 5
-Enlarged 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.
-Weight gain by the beginning of this month may total 10-12 pounds -
Month 7
-Inscreased size may affect posture -
Month 8
-Discomfort may result from increased size.
-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 drops into the pelvis. Breathing becomes easier.
-Other discomforts may continue.
-False labor pains may be experienced. -
Month 1
-Missed Menstrual Cycle 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 urinate more frequently.
-Possible nausea
-Fatigue is common. -
Month 3
-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
-Abdomen continues to grow slowly.
-Most discomforts of early pregnancy, such as morning sickness, usually gone.
-Appetite increases.