Pregnancy at its stages!

By: Natasha Cutright

Month 1

FOR THE BABY• Size of a pin at two weeks• Egg is attached/ingFOR THE MOM• Missed period• Enlarged breast• Frequent urination

Month 2

FOR THE BABY• Size about ¼ in • Face, eyes, ears, and limbs develop• Bones begin to form• Becomes a fetusFOR MOM• Swelling breast• Increased peeing• Morning sickness

Month 3

FOR THE BABY• Size about 1 in• Nostrils, mouth, lips, teeth buds, eyelids form• Fingers and toes almost totally developed• All organs present but immatureFOR MOM• Breast firmer/fuller, may ache• Nausea• Fatigue• Abdomen slightly larger

Month 4

FOR BABY• About 3 in long• Can suck thumb, swallow, hiccup and move around• Facial features are clearerFOR MOM• Appetite increases• Morning sickness usually gone• Abdomen still growing

Month 5

FOR BABY• Size about 6-7in long weighs about 4-5ounces as month

begins• Hair eyelashes and eyebrows appear• Organs maturing• More activeFOR MOM• Fetal movements sensed such as strong kicks- some may

be visible• Weight gain may be 10-12 pounds

Month 6

FOR BABY• Size about 8-10in long weighs about 8-12

ounces as month beginsFOR MOM• Slight fetal movements• Posture may be effected

Month 7

FOR BABY• Size is about 14-16 weighs 1 ½ - 2 pounds• Weight gain is rapid• May react to loud noises• Moves head into down positionFOR MOM• Increased size effecting posture

Month 8