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Conception
Sperm meets egg -
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Pregnancy Calender
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Month1
-Missed menstrual period
-Other signs of pregnancy may not yet be noticable -
Month2
-Breasts begin to swell
-Pressure on bladder from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently
-Possible nausea (morning sickness) and fatigue -
Month3
-Breats 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 (0.9-1.8kg) -
Month4
-Abdomen continues to grow slowly
-Most discomforts of early pregnancy are usually gone
-Appetite increases -
Month5
-Enlarged abdomen becomes apparent
-Slight fetal movements felt
-Increased size may begin to affect posture -
Month6
-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 (4.5-5.4kg) -
Month7
-Increased size may affect posture -
Month8
-Discomfort may result from increased size,backache,leg cramps,shortness of breathe,fatigue arecommon
-Fetal kicks may disturb the mother's rest
-At the beginning of this month,weight gain totals about 18-20 pounds (8.2-9.1)