Prenatal Development (Mother)

By Cara J.
  • Weeks 1-2 (Mother)

    Weeks 1-2 (Mother)

    Mom isn't actually pregnant during these "first weeks" the OBgyn counts pregnancy as 40 weeks from the start of the last menstrual cycle.
    Four Facts. 1.a missed period.
    2.moodiness.
    3.tender and swollen breasts.
    4.nausea or vomiting.
  • Weeks 3-4 (Mother)

    Weeks 3-4 (Mother)

    Possible missed period. Cramping. The partner may find out that she's pregnant by the end of the 4th week, or later. Pregnancy tests measure HCG levels.
    Four facts- 1. Light bleeding or spotting.
    2. Moodiness.
    3. Breast tenderness.
    4. Morning sickness.
  • Weeks 5-6 (Mother)

    Weeks 5-6 (Mother)

    Breasts enlarge and are tender. More frequent urination. extreme fatigue. 4 Facts: 1. Tingling or soreness in your breasts and darkening of your nipples.
    2. Needing to pee more often.
    3. Feeling more tired than usual.
    4. Feeling bloated.
  • Weeks 7-8 (Mother)

    Weeks 7-8 (Mother)

    Morning sickness. Bloating. Extreme tiredness. Increased heart rate due to increased cardiac volume. Four facts: 1: Fatigue.
    2: Food cravings and aversions.
    3: Heartburn and indigestion.
    4: Excessive saliva.
  • Week 10 (Mother)

    Week 10 (Mother)

    Symptoms from weeks 5-8 may continue. Breasts may feel fuller. Pregnancy acne may occur. Four Facts: 1: extreme tiredness.
    2: nausea.
    3: mood swings.
    4: a metallic taste in your mouth.
  • Week 11 (Mother)

    Week 11 (Mother)

    Between weeks 12-14 weeks, the mother will begin to hear the baby's heartbeat with a Doppler ultrasound.
    .Little weight gain on the mother (2-4) pounds. Four Facts: 1:aches and pains around your bump.
    2: nausea.
    3: mood swings.
    4: a metallic taste in your mouth.
  • Week 12 (Mother)

    Week 12 (Mother)

    Same as weeks 10-11 Four facts: 1: sore breasts.
    2. indigestion and heartburn.
    3. headaches.
    4. dizziness.
  • 2nd Trimester (Mother)

    2nd Trimester (Mother)

  • Week 14(Mother)

    Moring Sickness should start to go away. Appetite increases. Abdomen grows slightly. 4 facts- 1. Decreasing fatigue. 2. stuffy nose. 3. continued breast growth. 4. ended vomiting and nausea.

  • Week 16 (Mother)

    Reduced fatigue. Dark spots on skin may form. Loose ligaments. Four Facts- 1.swollen and bleeding gums
    2. pains on the side of your belly, caused by your expanding womb
    3. headaches.
    4. nosebleeds.

  • Weeks 18-19 (Mother)

    Enlarged abdomen may become apparent. Backaches .Stretch marks appear. Four Facts-
    1. Dizzy spells.
    2. Mini moves.
    3. Leg cramps.
    4, Nasal problems.

  • Weeks 20-21 (Mother)

    Heartburn. Swelling in hands and feet. The mother may begin to feel the baby moving. Four Facts-Fetal movements.
    Bloating and gas. Finding it hard to contain the gas bubbles? ...
    Leg cramps. ...
    Bleeding gums. ...
    Edema

  • Week 22 (Mother)

    Hip, groin, and abdomen pain
    Shortness of breath.
    Fast-growing nails and hair Four facts-
    1. Constipation.
    2. Faintness or dizziness.
    3. Leg cramps.
    4. Stretch marks.
    5. Protruding navel.

  • Week 24 (Mother)

    Fetal movements are sensed as strong kicks.
    Carpal tunnel syndrome may flare.
    difficulty sleeping. Four facts-
    1. Skin changes.
    2. Round ligament pain.
    3. Trouble sleeping.
    4. Loss of balance and dizziness

  • Week 24 (Mother)

    Fetal movements are sensed as strong kicks.
    Carpal tunnel syndrome may flare.
    difficulty sleeping. Four facts-
    1. Skin changes.
    2. Round ligament pain.
    3. Trouble sleeping.
    4. Loss of balance and dizziness

  • Weeks 28-29 (Mother)

    Increased abdomen may affect posture. Breasts may leak. Growing stretch marks. Four facts-
    1. Back pain.
    2. Shortness of breath.
    3. Hemorrhoids.
    4. Braxton Hicks contractions

  • Weeks 31-32 (Mother)

    Backaches and fatigue. Leg Cramps. Shortness of breath. Four Facts-
    1. Hand pain.
    2. Discomfort from baby movements.
    3. Feeling exhausted.
    4. Itchy skin.

  • Week 34 (Mother)

    Fetal kicks Little rest. pelvic pain Four Facts-
    1. Braxton Hicks contractions.
    2. Enlarged breasts.
    3. Pelvic pain.
    4. Swollen ankles and feet.

  • Weeks 36-37

    Mother still feels stretches and movements. insomnia. Four Facts-
    1. Frequent urination.
    2. Braxton Hicks contractions.
    3. Difficulty sleeping.
    4. Numbness in legs and feet.

  • Weeks 38-40 (Mother)

    Total weight gain of 25-30 pounds. painless contractions.
    sleeping problems. Four Facts-
    1. Pelvic pressure.
    2. Swollen ankles and feet.
    3. Nausea.
    4. Contractions.