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-Missed menstrual period.
-Other signs of pregnancy may not yet be noticeable. -
-Breasts begin to swell.
-Pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently.
-Possible nausea, also known as "Morning sickness."
-Fatigue is common. -
-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. -
-Abdomen continues to grow slowly.
-Most discomforts of early pregnancy, such as morning sickness, usually gone.
-Appetite increases. -
-Enlarged abdomen becomes apparent.
-Slight fetal movements felt.
-Increased size may begin to affect posture. -
-Fetal movements sensed as stron kicks, thumps, and bumps. Some may be visible.
-Weight gain by the beginning of this month may total 10-12 pounds. -
-Increased size may affect posture.
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-Discomfort may result from increased size. Backache, leg cramps, shortness of breath, and fatigue are common.
-Fetal kicks may disturb mother's rest.
-At the beginning of this month, weight gain totals about 18-20 pounds. -
-"Lightening" 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.