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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
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
Same symptoms as weeks 5 to 6
Gas may occur
Extreme Tiredness
Increased heartrate due to increased cardiac volume
Bloating -
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
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
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
Same symptoms as week 14
Loose ligaments
Clumsiness
Stuffy Nose
Leg cramps -
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
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
Hip, groin, and abdomen pain
Shortness of breath
Fast-growing hair and nails
Belly button may poke out -
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
Increased abdomen may affect posture
Breasts may leak
Growing stretch marks -
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
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
Still feels stretches and movement of baby
Lighting felt-decreased pressure on lungs and organs -
Third Trimester Weeks 38-40
Same symptoms as weeks 36-37
Insomnia
Braxton-Hicks contraction
Total weight gain of 25-35 pounds
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