Pregnantwoman

Prenatal Timeline

By avamarcus
  • First Trimester Weeks 1-2

    First Trimester Weeks 1-2

    Some changes in the mother are
    mom is actually not pregnant during these "first weeks"
    The Ob-gyn counts pregnancy as 40 weeks from the start of the last menstrual cycle

  • First Trimester Weeks 3-4

    Possible missed period
    Cramping
    The other may find out that she's pregnant by the end of the 4th week
  • First Trimester Weeks 5-6

    First Trimester Weeks 5-6

    Missed period
    Breast become tender
    More frequent urination
    Mood swings
    Morning sickness
    Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Heartburn, Indigestion
    Gas may occur
    Extreme Tiredness
    Increased heartrate due to increased cardiac volume
    Bloating
  • First Trimester Weeks 7-8

    First Trimester Weeks 7-8

    Same symptoms as weeks 5 to 6
    Gas may occur
    Extreme Tiredness
    Increased heartrate due to increased cardiac volume
    Bloating
  • First Trimester Week 10

    First Trimester Week 10

    Breasts may feel fuller
    Pregnancy acne
    Between 12 to 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)
  • First Trimester Week 11

    First Trimester Week 11

    Same symptoms as week 10
    Between 12 to 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)

  • First Trimester Week 12

    Same symptoms as weeks 10 to 11
    Little weight gain on the mother (2-4 pounds)
  • Second Trimester Week 14

    Second Trimester Week 14

    Morning sickness should start to disappear
    Appetite increases
    Abdomen grows slowly
    Reduce fatigue
    Dark spots on skin may form
    Sensitive gums
    Loose ligaments
    Clumsiness
    Stuffy Nose
    Leg cramps
  • Second Trimester Week 16

    Second Trimester Week 16

    Same symptoms as week 14
    Loose ligaments
    Clumsiness
    Stuffy Nose
    Leg cramps
  • Second Trimester Weeks 18-19

    Second Trimester Weeks 18-19

    Enlarged abdomen may become apparent
    Backaches
    Stretch marks may appear
    Heartburn
    Swelling in hands and feet
    Trouble sleeping
    The mother might begin to feel the baby moving (quickering)
  • Second Trimester Weeks 20-21

    Second Trimester Weeks 20-21

    Same symptoms as weeks 18 to 19
    Heartburn
    Swelling in hands and feet
    Trouble sleeping
    The mother might begin to feel the baby moving (quickering)
  • Second Trimester Week 22

    Second Trimester Week 22

    Hip, groin, and abdomen pain
    Shortness of breath
    Fast-growing hair and nails
    Belly button may poke out
  • Second Trimester Week 24

    Second Trimester Week 24

    Fetal movements sensed as strong kicks, bumps- some may be visible to others
    Carpal tunnel syndrome may flair
    Difficulty sleeping
    Weight gain by this time may total between 10 to 12 pounds
  • Third Trimester Weeks 28-29

    Third Trimester Weeks 28-29

    Increased abdomen may affect posture
    Breasts may leak
    Growing stretch marks
  • Third Trimester Weeks 31-32

    Third Trimester Weeks 31-32

    Backaches and fatigue
    Leg cramps
    Shortness of breath
    Fetal kicks interrupt rest
    Braxton-Hicks contractions
    Pelvic pain
    at the end of week 31 weight gain is about 18-20 pounds
  • Third Trimester Week 34

    Third Trimester Week 34

    same symptoms as weeks 31-32
    Braxton-Hicks contractions
    Pelvic pain
    at the end of week 31 weight gain is about 18-20 pounds
  • Third Trimester Weeks 36-37

    Third Trimester Weeks 36-37

    Still feels stretches and movement of baby
    Lighting felt-decreased pressure on lungs and organs
  • Third Trimester Weeks 38-40

    Third Trimester Weeks 38-40

    Same symptoms as weeks 36-37
    Insomnia
    Braxton-Hicks contraction
    Total weight gain of 25-35 pounds