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Month 1
Your baby is about the size of a dime during this first month ofpregnancy. He has eyes, mouth and head and his legs and arms aregrowing. His heart and lungs have begun to beat and his lungs havebegun to form. He is about half an inch long at the end of this monthof pregnancy.
Nausea associated with pregnancy usually begins this month of your pregnancy. Some women experience very little morning sickness while others have it all day for most of their pregnancy. You mayexperience facial break outs because of the change in hormones neededto sustain your pregnancy. You should have your first prenatal visitthis month. It is important to begin taking prenatal vitamins as soonas you discover early pregnancy symptoms and confirm it. Folic acid andcalcium are important for your growing baby and help to prevent birthdefects.
Month 3
You will be able to hear your baby’s heartbeat through a stethoscopethis month. Your baby has fingers, toes and soft nails. By the end ofthis month of pregnancy, he is four inches long and weighs a littleover an ounce.
Month 4
Your Baby - You will feel very excited when you feel the babymove during this month. Some women don’t feel fetal movement until thefifth month of pregnancy Fetal movement may feel like fluttering at first. It is called"quickening". He moves swallows and can hear your voice. Your baby isapproximately 7 inches long and weighs around 5 ounces.Your Body - You are beginning your second trimester of pregnancy and morning sickness may be subsiding. If you haven’t already, you may be craving certain foods.
Month 5
Your Baby - If you have an ultrasound during the fifth monthof pregnancy and the baby is awake, you may be able to see the handmove to the mouth or the mouth open. The radiologist may be able totell you if you are having a boy or a girl! At the end of the fifthmonth of pregnancy your baby is approximately ten inches long andweighs about a pound.
Your Body - You have more energy and some will say you glow.The fatigued feeling may diminish. You may feel a little bloated thismonth of pregnancy. Constipation is also one of the symptoms ofpregnancy this month.. Drink more water!
Month 6
Your Baby - Your baby becomes much more active rolling fromside to side and turning upside down and back. He begins to suck histhumb! At the end of the sixth month of pregnancy your baby isapproximately 12 inches long and weighs about a pound and a half.
Your Body - Listen to your body. Pregnant women tend to do too much, especially if they have other children. Take a rest! pregnancy symptoms this month include back pain as your baby to grows.
Your Baby - Vigorous kicking! You can’t believe it. You are now in your third trimester. Your baby will be doing a lot of growing during these last few months.
Your Body - You may experience cramps in your feet or legsdue to a lack of calcium. Be sure that you’re taking your prenatalvitamins regularly. You may notice swelling in your hands and feetduring the seventh month of pregnancy.
Your Baby - If your baby is born prematurely he has a good chance for survival. You may feel afoot up around your ribcage. He is about 16 inches long and weighsapproximately four pounds.
Your Body - You may feel rather uncomfortable around theeight month of pregnancy and feel ready to have the baby. Heartburn andindigestion become apparent. You may feel short of breath. The tiredfeelings you had early in pregnancy return. If you have troublesleeping, place a pillow between your knees and sleep on your side. Ifyour baby disturbs you by kicking while you sleep, turn to the otherside. Most babies favor one side over the other.
Your Baby - It’s time! This is your last month of pregnancy!Your baby will gain approximately two pounds this month and measurebetween 19 - 21 inches long.
Your Body - You may feel a surge of energy a few days beforeyou begin labor. Your baby’s head will drop into your pelvic areasending you to the bathroom more. Breathing should become easier. Themucus plug will expel this month which means labor is eminent. Whenthis happens labor may be hours, days or as long as two weeks away.
Now you are a new "mom"
Congratulation!!!
