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conception
the zygote inplants its self in uterus . -
month one
baby:
embryo is about the size of a pin head.
the heart is no lager than a poppy seed
egg has attached its self
mother:
missed period -
Period: to
first trimester
1st trimester video
the babys heart starts to beat -
zygot
zygote inplants itself in the uterus ! -
month two
baby:
babys one inch long
Face, eyes, ears, and limb have developed.
Veins are clearly visible.
Heart has divided into right and left chambers.
mother:
Swelling of breasts
Increased urination due to pressure on bladder
Nausea (“morning sickness”) -
embryo
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month three
baby:
By now the fetus is a little over 2 inches long and is fully formed.
He has begun swallowing and kicking.
All organs and muscles have formed and are beginning to function.
mother:
Breasts become firmer and fuller, may ache
Nausea, fatigue
Frequent urination may continue
Abdomen becomes slightly larger (the uterus is the size of an orange)
Weight gain may total 2-4 lbs. -
fourth month
baby:
Baby is covered with a layer of thick, downy hair called lanugo.
His heartbeat can be heard clearly. This is when you may feel your baby's first kick.
Size is about 3 inches long, weighs 1 ounce.
mother:
Appetite increases
Morning sickness is usually gone
Abdomen continues to grow slowly -
fifth month
baby:
A protective coating called vernix caseosa begins to form on baby's skin.
At this time the baby is about 6 ½-7 inches long and weigh almost 4-5 ounces.
mother:
Enlarged abdomen becomes apparent
Increased size may begin to affect posture
Slight fetal movements felt
Fetal heartbeat can be heard through a stethoscope -
Period: to
second trimester
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sixth month
baby:
Eyebrows and eyelids are visible.
The baby's lungs are filled with amniotic fluid, and he/she has started breathing motions.
If the mother talks or sings, the baby can hear.
8 - 10 inches long and weighs about 8-12 ounces.
mother:
Fetal movements are sensed as strong kicks, thumps, and bumps (some may be visible)
Weight gain may total 10-12 pounds at the beginning of the month. -
seventh month
baby:
At the beginning of the seventh month, the baby weighs about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds and is about 10-12 inches long
His body is well-formed
Fingernails cover his fingertips
mother:
Posture is affected by increased weight and size. -
eighth month
baby:
Fetus is gaining about half a pound per week, and layers of fat are piling on.
He/she has probably turned head-down in preparation for birth.
He weighs between 2 1/2 and 3 pounds and is 14-16 inches long.
mother:
Discomfort may result from increased size of abdominal area
Backache, fatigue, leg cramps, shortness of breath
Fetal kicks may disturb mother’s rest
Weight gain totals about 18-20 pounds at start of the month -
Period: to
third trimester
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due date
the day the baby is born -
Fetus
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ninth month
baby:
At the beginning of the month, the fetus is 5 to 6 pounds and measures between 17 and 18 inches.
As he becomes more crowded, the mother may feel him move around less.
mother:
“Lightening” felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis and decreases pressure on mother’s organs
False labor pains may be experienced
A total weight gain of 25-35 lbs. is typical
Other discomfort may continue
