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Child Development
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Month One
Missed a Period
The baby is a size of a pin head. -
Month 2
Baby-
bones start to form.
Face, eyes, ears, and limbs take shape.
About 1/4 inch long.
Mom-
breast begin to swell.
have to pee alot.
morning sickness.
fatigue. -
Month 3
Baby-
about 1 inch long.
nostrils, mouth, lips, teeth buds, and eyelids form.
fingers and toes are almost complete.
all organs are present.
Mom-
breast become firmer and fuller.
abdomen become slightly larger.
may gain 2-4 pounds. -
Month 4
Baby-
about 3 inches long.
can suck it's thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around.
facial features become clearer.
Mom-
abdomen comtinues to slowly grow.
morning sickness is usually gone.
appetite increases. -
Month 5
Baby-
about 6 1/2 inches long.
hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear.
teeth continue to develop.
organs are maturing.
becomes more active.
Mom-
stomach becomes big.
slight fetal movements are felt.
increased size may begin to affect posture. -
Month 6
Baby-
about 8-10 inches long.
fat deposits under skin,
but fetus appears wrinkled.
breathing movements begin.
Mom-
fetal movements can be felt.
may gain 10-12 pounds. -
Month 7
Baby-
about 10-12 inches long.
periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet.
Mom-
increased size may affect posture. -
Month 8
Baby-
about 14-16 inches long.
gains weight rapidly.
reacts to loud noises with a jerking action.
moves into head-down position.
Mom-
Discomfort may result from increased size
Backache, leg cramps, shortness of breath, and fatigue -
Month 9
Baby-
about 17-18 inches long.
gains weight until week before birth.
skin becomes smooth.
movements decrease acquiers disease-fighting antibodies from the mother's blood.
descends into pelvis, ready for birth.
Mom-
breathing becomes easier.
discompfort may continue total weight gain of 25-35 pounds.
false labor pains may be experienced.
