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Mom is not actually pregnant during these "first weeks" The Ob-gyn counts pregnancy as 40 weeks from the start of the last m cycle. -
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Weeks 3-4
Possible missed period Cramping The other may find out that she's pregnant by the end of the 4 week, or it could be later Pregnancy test measure HCG hormone levels -
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Weeks 5-6
missed period mood swings morning sickness constipation heartburn, indigestion extreme tiredness bloating breasts become tendered and enlarged more frequent urination due to the uterus pushing on the bladder increased heart rate due to increased cardiac volume -
Weeks 5-6
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Weeks 7-8
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Week 10
symptoms from weeks 5-8 may continue Between 12 and 14 weeks, the mother will begin to hear baby's heartbeat with a doppler ultrasound Little weight gain on the mother (2-4 pounds) -
Week 11
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Week 11
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Week 12
Same as week 10 and 11 -
Week 14
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Week 14
Appetite increases Abdomen grows slowly Reduce fatigue Sensitive gums Loose ligaments -
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Week 16
Same as week 14 -
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Week 18-19
Enlarged abdomen may become apparent Back aches Stretch marks may appear Heartburn Swelling in hands and feet Trouble sleeping The mother might begin to feel the baby moving -
Week 19
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Weeks 20-21
Same as weeks 18-19 -
Week 22
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Week 22
Hip, groin, and abdomen pain Shortness of breath Fast growing hair and nails Belly button may poke out -
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Week 24
Fetal movement sensed as strong kicks bumps-some may be visible to others Corpal tunnel syndrome may flair Difficulty sleeping Weight gain by this time may total between 10 and 12 pounds -
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Weeks 28-29
Increased abdomen may affect posture Breasts may leak Growing stretch marks -
Week 28
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Weeks 31-32
Backache and fatigue Leg cramps Shortness of breath Feral kicks interrupt rest Braxton Hicks contractions Pelvic pain At the end of week 31 weight gain is about 18-20 pounds -
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Week 34
Same as weeks 31-32 -
Week 34
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Weeks 36-37
Still feels stretches and movement of baby Lightening felt-decreased pressure on lungs and organs Insomnia Braxton-Hicks contractions Total weight gain of 25-35 pounds -
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Weeks 38-40
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Week 39
