What to Expect When Youre Expecting
Caitlynn
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Month 1
About the size of a poppy seed
Development - Placenta is developed, primitive face takes place, Blood cells take place
Motherly Symptoms - Nausea and swollen or tender breasts
Month 2
About the size of a pomegranate seed
Development - Arms and legs begin to form as small bumps, Nervous system is beginning to form, Digestive system begins to develop.
Motherly Symptoms - Fatigue, mood swings
Month 3
About the size of a passion fruit
Development - Baby can open and close fits and mouth, Fingers and toe nails begin to form and external ears begin to form.
Motherly Symptoms - May feel faint, backache.
Month 4
About the size of an avocado
Development - may be able to hear heartbeat, bones are becoming denser, and the finger and toes are well defined
Motherly Symptoms - May feel baby move, faster hair and nail growth
Month 5
About the size of a banana.
Development - Hair is forming on the top of baby's head, baby is covered in a cheesy substance, and may begin to feel baby move
Motherly Symptoms - Leg cramps, Heart burn or indigestion
Month 6
About the size of a cantaloupe.
Development - Veins are visible, finger and toe prints are visible, eyes can now open,
Motherly Symptoms - Swollen ankles and stretch marks
Month 7
About the size of egg plant.
Development - Baby begins developing fat, hearing is fully developed, baby changes positions.
Motherly Symptoms - Troubles sleeping, Braxton Hicks ( contractions that you may confuse with labor contractions)
Month 8
About the size of squash
Development - Your baby will start kicking more, the brain is rapidly developing, lungs may still be a little immature
Motherly Symptoms - Shortness or breath, darker nipples
Month 9
About the size of winter melon.
Development - Baby's reflexes are coordinated, baby can respond to light and touch, baby has turned upside down ready for labor.
Motherly Symptoms - Contractions at the end and diarrhea