MONTH TO MONTH
DEVELOPMENT
Baby and MOM!
Conception Occurs
Words to KNOW:
Ovulation
Sperm
Ovum
Fertilizes
Fallopian Tube
Zygote
Embryo
Fetus
• Sperm fertilizes the ovum -> Zygote
• Zygote multiplies and moves towards the
uterine walls -> eventually implants into
the wall of the uterus
• After implantation, zygote becomes an
embryo
• After 8 weeks, embryo becomes a fetus
• Baby Center Fertilization
Conception Video
http://www.babycenter.com/2_insidepregnancy-fertilization_10354435.bc
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Trimesters
• Months and Trimesters are a
way to tell how far along a
woman is!
• 3 trimesters
• 1st trimester – Week 1 - 13
• 2nd trimester – Weeks 14 - 27
• 3rd trimester – Weeks 28 - 40
• MOST IMPORTANT TRIMESTER
IS THE FIRST!!!!
How Does a Woman Know She is Pregnant?
Symptoms In MOM:
NO SYMPTOMS????
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• Some women do not have ANY
symptoms at all
• Women can NOT get their period
while pregnant, however…..
No Period
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Possible weight loss
Sensitivity to smells
Fatigue
Loss of energy during workouts
• During implantation, light bleeding
may occur
• Period of implantation generally
occurs around the time of a woman’s
period so it is commonly mistaken as a
period
JUST found out about Pregnancy……
• Positive pregnancy test? NO need to take more than 1!!!
• Tests for hCG – hormone produced after the fertilized egg attaches to
uterine wall (6 days after fertilization)
• Immediately – Begin taking Prenatal Vitamins
• Many women attempting to conceive take these ahead of time
• Due date is calculated based on the first day of a woman’s last
period
• This means the day of conception is not the proper day to begin counting
weeks!!!
Pregnancy and Nutrition
EAT
AVOID
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Up calories by 300
High fiber
Vitamin A – Develops baby’s eyes
Calcium - Develops strong bones
Folic Acid – Develops baby’s neural
tube
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Soft cheese – unless pasteurized
Undercooked meat
Fresh juice
Sushi
Eggs uncooked – homemade
mayo, cookie dough, homemade
Caesar dressing
Fish with mercury
NO ALCOHOL!!!!!!!
Limit caffeine
Limit lunchmeat intake
Other Considerations….
 No medications, including over-the counter drugs, unless approved
by your doctor
 No drugs or alcohol
 No x-rays
 No saunas and hot tubs
 No vaccinations during pregnancy
 Avoid cats, cattle, sheep and pigs. They have a parasite that causes
toxoplasmosis.
Call Doctor Immediately if Any of the Following
Occur
 Vaginal bleeding
 Sharp abdominal pain or cramping
 Loss of fluid from the vagina
 Severe or prolonged nausea or vomiting
 Frequent dizzy spells
 Painful urination
 High fever over 100 degrees F.
 Vaginal discharge that is irritating
Month 1 - BABY
• First 4 weeks since woman’s last period….
• Zygote is dividing and growing
• Inner cells become embryo
• Outer cells become the nourishment and protection
• Implants into uterine wall
Month 1 - MOM
• Missed period
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Morning sickness
• Implantation spotting
• Heightened sense of smell
• Frequent urination
• Food aversions
Month 2 - BABY
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Beginning of the embryonic period
Brain, spinal cord, heart, and other organs begin to form
Heart begins pumping blood
C-like shape
Arm and leg buds form and turn to paddles
Eye lenses and nostrils begin to form
Ears and toes begin to form
¾” long by the end of the 2 nd month
Month 2 - MOM
• Uterus is enlarged - about the size of an orange
• Bigger uterus = more pressure on bladder!
• Fuller abdomen and legs – Clothes may begin to tighten
• Enlarging breasts – soreness
• Moodiness
Weeks 1-9
• Baby Center Video
Month 3 - BABY
• Now called a fetus
• 2.5 - 3” long
• Arms, hands, fingers, legs are fully developed
• Nails on fingers and toes are developing
• Begins to swallow and kick!!!
Month 3 - MOM
• 2 – 4 lbs. weight gain
• Uterus is about the size of a grapefruit!!
• Fatigued, nauseas, more frequent urination
• End of the first trimester
10-14 weeks
• http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-10-to14_10308108.bc
Month 4&5 - BABY
• First outlines of face begin to show
• Heartbeat clear
• First kicks and thumb-sucking
• Skull bones and others are
developing
• At the end of 5 months, baby will
be about 8 inches and 1 lb.
4 Months
5 months
Month 4&5 - MOM
• Discomforts of early pregnancy are gone
• Increased appetite
• Enlarged abdomen is obvious by 5 th month
• Fetal heartbeat is heard through stethoscope
• 10-12 lb. weight gain
Weeks 15-20 and Weeks 21-27
• http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-15-to20_10308111.bc
• http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-21-to27_10312242.bc
Month 6&7 - BABY
• Eyelids and eyebrows visible
• Can hear outside world
• Lungs are filled with fluid – begins practicing breathing movements
• Fingerprints are formed
• Turns towards bright light
• END of 7 = 3 ½ lbs and 12 inches
Month 6&7 - MOM
• Strong kicks
• End of month 6 = end of 2 nd
trimester
• Abdomen enlarges
• Fatigue, heartburn, shortness of
breath, leg cramps, ligament pains
• Posture is affected because of
weight gain in 7th month
• Expectant fathers take more interest
because they feel the baby moving!!
Month 8 - BABY
• Begins to gain about ½ lb per week
• Weighs between 4-6 lbs
• Fat layers developing underneath skin
• Turning head down
Month 8 - MOM
• Backaches, leg cramps, fatigue, strong kicks and movement
• Shortness of breath
• Gained about 18-20 lbs.
BABY CENTER – 28-37 weeks
• http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-28-to37_3658874.bc
Month 9 - BABY
• 6-9 lbs
• 19-22 inches
• Lungs develop in prep for
breathing independently
• Head down position
• Moving less because of the less
space!
• Baby “drops” - Lightening
Month 9 - MOM
• Able to breath better because of baby dropping - lightening
• Weight gain of 25-35 lbs.
• False labor pains – Braxton Hicks Contractions
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
 Baby – 7 ½ pounds
 Placenta – 1 ½ pounds
 Uterus – 2 pounds
 Amniotic fluid – 1 ½ pound
 Extra blood and water – 4 ½
pounds
 Breast tissue – 3 pounds
 Maternal stores of protein – 4
pounds