Pre-Natal Development MOTHER 1 ST Trimester 2 nd

Pre-Natal Development MOTHER 1 ST Trimester 2 nd Trimester 3 rd Trimester

Month 1— 1 st Trimester Missed Period p Fatigue p Excess saliva p Frequent urination p

Month 2— 1 st Trimester Breasts begin to swell and enlarge. p Possible morning sickness p Continued fatigue p

Month 3— 1 st Trimester Breasts continue to become fuller and ache p Morning sickness continues p Abdomen becomes larger p Uterus is about the size of an orange p Mood Swings p Increased appetite p

Month 4— 2 nd Trimester p p p p "Round ligament pain" Start to feel better because morning sickness is usually gone Not as tired Starting to show, may have to buy maternity clothes Red swollen gums during pregnancy Nasal swelling Cravings Facial skin may darken

Month 5— 2 nd Trimester Enlarged abdomen is obvious p Fetal heartbeat is heard p Quickening occurs p Abnormal Dreams p Leg cramps p Backache p

Month 6— 2 nd Trimester Fetal movement is strong p Kicking can be felt from the outside p sciatic nerve pain p Swelling legs and feet p Stretch marks p Heart burn p

Month 7— 3 rd Trimester Shortness of breath p Continued fatigue, leg cramps and frequent urination p

Month 8— 3 rd Trimester Fetal kicks are strong p Braxton Hicks p Difficulty sleeping p

Month 9— 3 rd Trimester Lightening p Easier to breath p Uterus is the size of a small watermelon p Breasts may leak p Nesting p