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What Should I Expect During My Pregnancy, As My Baby and I Progress?
Pregnancy is a wonderful thing, and every part is something special that should be enjoyed, despite any discomforts. You are carrying a child, and he/she is growing inside of you. As each month passes, you and your child will be growing together. Here are some things to look forward to and/or expect.
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| You | Your Baby |
| * Frequent mood swings possible * Fuller, sore breasts and darkening around nipples * 3-5 pounds gained * Fatigue, nausea, vomitting, headaches, dizziness * Frequent urination and increase in vaginal discharge | * Hair growth begins * Extremities, eyelids, and other facial features fully formed * A little over 1 ounce in weight * Growth from 1 inch to about 4 inches * Kidneys begin to send urine to your bladder |
During The 2nd Trimester (13th-25th Week)
| You | Your Baby |
| * More cravings for certain foods * 6-16 pounds gained * Feel baby's movements * Milder mood swings * Begin to look more pregnant * Increased perspiration * Morning sickness milder | * Swallows, hears, eye movement * 6 ounces-2 pounds in * More active * An audible heart beat * Full organ development * Sleep patterns developed |
During The 3rd Trimester (26th- 38th Week)
| You | Your Baby |
| * 15-35 pounds gained * Possible lower back pain * Breast size increase * Increase breast fluid leakage * Feel more baby movement * Stretch marks more visible * Difficulty sitting and positioning yourself for long | * About 3-8 pounds * Harder bones * 15-20 inches in length * Sucks fingers and toes * Kicks and stretches * Usually turns to birthing position or head down |
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