Prenatal Timeline

By Chassity Langley
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    Week 1-2

    The ob-gyn counts pregnancy 40wks from the last period.
    Not actually pregnant.
    No pregnancy belly
    Most mothers do not know that they are pregnant at this time
  • Weeks 3-4

    Weeks 3-4

    Missed period
    Cramping
    Usually finds out at the end of 4th week
    HCG hormones are detectable with a pregnancy test
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    Week 5-6

    Pregnancy symptoms occur
    Heartburn
    Indigestion, gas
    Increase heart rate due to increased cardiac volume
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    Week 7-8

    Same as weeks 5-6
  • Week 10

    Week 10

    Breasts feel fuller, acne
    weight gain 2-3 lbs or lose 1-2lbs
    12-14 wks mother can hear heartbeat w/ a doppler ultrasound
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    Week 11

    Same as week 10
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    Week 12

    Same as weeks 10 & 11
  • Week 14

    Week 14

    Dark spots
    Loose ligaments
    Morning sickness disappears
    Appetite increases, fatigue, leg cramps, sensitive gums
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    Week 16

    Same as week 14
  • Weeks 18-19

    Weeks 18-19

    Enlarged abdomen. backaches
    swelling in hands and feet
    Mom can feel quickening
    heartburn
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    Week 20-21

    Same as week 18-19
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    Week 22

    Hip, groin, abdomen pain
    Shortness of breath
    fast growing hair & nails
    belly button pokes out
  • Week 24

    Week 24

    Fetal movements
    Carpal tunnel syndrome
    Difficulty sleeping
    Weight gain 10-12
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    Week 28-29

    Bad posture
    Leaky breasts
    Bigger stomach
  • Weeks 31-32

    Weeks 31-32

    Backaches
    Leg cramps
    Shortness of breath
    Braxton Hicks
    18-20 pounds gained
    Pelvic pain
  • Week 34

    Week 34

    Same as week 31-32
  • Weeks 36-37

    Weeks 36-37

    Stretches and movement
    Lightening felt
    Insomnia
    25-35 pounds gained
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    Weeks 38-40

    same as week 36-37