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Month 6
BABY:
8-10 inches long.
fat deposits under skin.
breathing movements begin.
MOM:
can feel kicks, thumps, and bumps.
can gain 10-12 pounds. -
Month 1
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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 in ch 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. -
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.
