PHYSICAL CHANGES

MONTH 1

• Missed menstrual period.
• Other signs may not be noticeable.

MONTH 2

• Breast begin to swell.
• Pressure on blatter from enlarging uterus results in need to urinate more frequently
• Possible nausea (morning sickness ) and and fatigue

MONTH 3

• Breast become more firm and fuller. May ache.
• Nausea, fatigue and frequent urinating may continue.
• Abdomen become slightly larger. The uterus is about the size of an orange.
• Weight gain may total 2-4 pounds (0.9-1.8kg.)

MONTH 4

• Abdomen continues to grow slightly.
• Most discomforts of early pregnancy are usually gone.
• Appetite increasing.

MONTH 5

• Enlarged abdomen becomes apparent
• Slight fetal movements felt
• Increased size may begin to Affect posture

MONTH 6

• Fetal movements sensed as strong kicks, thumps, and bumps. Some may be visible.
• Weight gain by the beginning of this month may total 10-12 pounds(4.5-5.4kg)

MONTH 7

• Increased size may affect posture.

MONTH 8

• Discomfort may result from increased size. Backache, leg cramps, shortness of breath and fatigue are common.
• Fetal kicks may disturb the mothers rest.
• At the beginning of this month weight gain totals about 18-20 pounds. (8.2-9.1kg)

MONTH 9

• Lightening is felt as the fetus drops to the pelvis, breathing becomes easier.
• Other discomforts may continue.
• Total weight gain of 25-30 pounds. (11.3-15.9kg) is typical.
• False labor pains may be experienced.

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