1. 1st Trimester:=1,2 & 3 months Fetus
Stages of Pregnancy
1st Trimester:=1,2 & 3 months
Fetus
~Heart beat
~Arm and leg buds appear
~Eyes and brain develop
~Embryo is about the size of a BB pellet
~Baby lifts head
Mother
Breasts begin to get fuller and tender
Fatigue, nausea
Emotional, joy, fear, moodiness
End of 3rd month abdomen enlarges

2. By the end of 1st trimester: ~Brain waves detected
~Bones and muscles develop
~Heart, lungs, brain, eyes, arms, and legs have formed

3. Fetus 2nd Trimester: 4, 5, 6 months ~Organs develop
~Fetus can hear and recognize voices
~Sex can be determined
~”Kick” is felt
~Hair forms
~Head/Facial features form
~Finger and toe nails grow

4. 2nd Trimester:
Mother
Appetite increases
Forgetful, clumsy
Swollen abdomen
Fetal movement can be detected at end of trimester

5. ~Fetus develops most of its weight
3rd Trimester: 7-9 months
~Fetus develops most of its weight
~By 8 months most fetus’s are 20 inches long
~Brain further develops
~Organs complete
~Fetus can move hand .

6. 3rd Trimester:
Breathing becomes difficult
Blood volume raises 30-40%
Organs become compressed
Heart beats faster
Eating is uncomfortable
Emotional

7. Body Changes Uterus Known as the womb Expands Gets soft Skin Dark spots Dark line between navel and pubic hair Stretch marks may appear on thighs buttocks, breasts, stomach

8. Cravings May crave because your body is in need of certain vitamins and minerals Sometimes fresh fruit and veggies can get rid of cravings.
Weight Gain
25-35 lbs
Location Of Weight: Weight Gain:
Baby 71/ 2 pounds
Extra Weight pounds
Fluids Pounds
Uterus Pounds
Amniotic Fluid Pounds
Breasts Pounds
Placenta /1 Pounds
Total Weigh Gain Pounds