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SECOND
TRIMESTER – 13 to 28 weeks
» This trimester is usually the most
enjoyable for the mother because nausea, extreme
fatigue, and breast tenderness usually subside.
» Physical changes for the mother may
include: nipples getting darker; pressure on blood
vessels resulting in hemorrhoids or varicose veins;
and skin changes (dark splotches) occurring on the
face.
» The baby’s heart and kidneys
continue to develop, fingernails form, body hair
develops, and periods of activity occur when the
baby kicks or moves.
» The placenta and umbilical cord fully
develop during this period
» At the end of the sixth month, the
baby weighs approximately 1 1⁄2 pounds and
is 11-14 inches long.
THIRD
TRIMESTER – 29 to 40 weeks
» The mother may feel more uncomfortable
as she continues to gain weight and the baby continues
growing and taking up more room in the abdominal
cavity.
» The baby continues developing and
maturing.
» Between the 37 and 40th week the
head will settle into the pelvic canal.
» During the last month the baby weighs
6-8 pounds and is 18-21 inches long.
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FIRST
TRIMESTER Conception to 12 weeks
» More changes occur during this trimester,
both to the mother and the baby, than any other
time during the pregnancy.
» The baby is more susceptible to harm
from alcohol, drugs, and illnesses.
» The mother may experience nausea,
heartburn/indigestion, tender breasts, headaches,
or faintness.
» At the end of the first trimester,
the baby will weigh approximately 1⁄2 to 1
ounce and will be 3 to 4 inches long.
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