Each day, you and your baby are changing and growing together. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening to both of you.
Even when you don’t notice it, your body is adapting to meet the needs of your growing baby. The changes in your body might also affect your moods.
Your uterus expands as baby grows. As the weeks go by, you will feel more pressure on your bladder, stomach, and other organs. You may notice some skin color changes on your forehead, nose, or cheeks. Freckles may darken, and moles may grow. You may notice a darker line on your abdomen between your belly button and pubic bone in the midline.
The second trimester is often easier than the first. Still, be prepared for mood swings. These are due to the increase in hormones (chemicals that affect the way organs work) produced by your body. These mood swings are a normal part of pregnancy.
Month 4Baby’s heartbeat may be heard with a Doppler (hand-held ultrasound device) by 9 to 10 weeks. Eyebrows, eyelashes, and fingernails begin to form. | Month 5You may feel your baby move. After a growth spurt, your baby nears 10 inches. | Month 6Baby’s fingerprints have formed. Your baby weighs about 1 to 2 pounds (0.45 to 0.9 kg) and is about 12 inches long. |
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