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Start of Month 1
3 facts about Baby: The fertilized egg is going through the Fallopian tube. It is implanting itself in the uterine lining. The egg is multiplying cells and starting to develop.
3 facts about Mom: She may be tired, nauseous, and may have swollen and tender breasts.
3 Tips and Tricks: Make sure mom is taking prenatal vitamins, stay away from toxic fumes and is not drink alcohol or smoke. -
Month 2
3 facts about the Baby: The heart, liver, arms, legs, eyes, and all other organs have been developed just not in use yet.
3 facts about Mom: Mom may have to go to the bathroom more due to the uterus pushing on the bladder. She may also have "Morning Sickness". she may also be very tired
3 Tips and Tricks: Ask questions at your first trimester OB appointment. Take prenatal vitamins. Familiarize yourself with what to eat and what not to eat. -
Month 3
3 facts about Baby: Fingers, toes, fingernails, toenails, bones and muscles are developing. Baby is also excreting urine and other fluids. The baby's face is starting to form.
3 facts about Mom: Mom will experience slow digestion, and blood sugar and blood pressure levels will drop. Headaches and dizziness is very common.
3 Tips and Tricks: Make sure to keep dieting, taking prenatal vitamins and stay very hydrated. -
Month 4
3 facts about baby: Usually at this time the sex can be determined. Hair begins to grow. The roof of the mouth is formed.
3 facts about Mom: Symptoms like heartburn, constipation and odd breast changes can occur. Also nose bleeds, bleeding gums and nasal stuffiness is common.
3 Tips and Tricks: Maintain a healthy diet, exercise as often as 1 time a day, and sleep on your left side. -
Month 5
3 facts about baby: The fetus will develop soft body hair and a grease coating to protect the skin. Depending on the sex, he or she's reproductive organs will start to develop more. The fetus is about 14-15 cm.
3 facts about Mom: Hot flashes, back and leg aches, and mood swings.
3 tips and tricks: Wear comfortable clothing, maintain a good posture, and try to have a positive mindset. -
Month 6
3 facts about Baby: Bone marrow starts to make blood cells, taste buds begin to form, and eyebrows and eyelashes form.
3 facts about Mom: Mom's stomach may become itchy or irritated due to the collagen fibers. Braxton Hicks contractions are common. Carpel tunnel syndrome is very common to develop at this time.
3 Tips and Tricks: Maintain a high in fiber diet, exercise everyday, and try to get a good amount of rest each day. -
Month 7
3 facts about Baby: Neurological and cognitive traits a developing. Respiratory system is now fully functioning. He/She will also spend more time doing REM sleep.
3 facts about Mom: fatigue, hot flashes, and inability to bend down.
3 Tips and Tricks: Take iron supplements, meditation, and develop a calming hobby. -
Month 8
3 facts about Baby: Should have settled into the cephalic position. Kidneys have started to function. The lanugo starts to fall off.
3 facts about Mom: Reduction in amniotic fluid, braxton hicks contractions, and frequent breathlessness is common.
3 Tips and Tricks: Start learning kegel exercises, stay hydrated, and draw a birth plan. -
Month 9
3 facts about Baby: Lungs are now fully developed, brain is fully developed, and the vital organs are fully developed and fully functioned.
3 facts about Mom: Discharge will increase, pains in the bladder, and feel short contractions often.
3 Tips and Tricks: Know the child birth process. Maintain a good posture. Take relaxing time to let go of stress. -
Delivery
3 facts about Baby: The baby descends to the cervix and comes out. After then the umbilical cord is cut, and the baby is cleaned of placenta and goo.
3 facts about Mom: Contractions are monitored and become more frequent. Medication may be given. Forceps may be used to help the delivery process.
3 tips tricks: Keep the mother calm. Play calming music during delivery. Eat ice chips if hungry. Drink enough fluids.
