SIXTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY
SEVENTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY
EIGHTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY
NINTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY
THE NAMES GAME
YOUR NURSERY TAKES SHAPE
YOUR WARDROBE TAKES SHAPE
BABY QUIZ
ANSWERS
PROFILE
PREGNANCY CALCULATOR
FOR CONVERT i NG WEEKS INTO MONTHS
WEEKS
LENGTH AND WEIGHT OF THE BABY
BY WEEK OF PREGNANCY
9th week 0.63 in 0.04 oz
10th week 0.90 in 0.07 oz
11th week 1.22 in 0.14 oz
12th week 1.61 in 0.25 oz
13th week 2.13 in 0.49 oz
14th week 2.91 in 0.81 oz
15th week 3.42 in 1.52 oz
16th week 3.98 in 2.47 oz
17th week 4.57 in 3.53 oz
18th week 5.12 in 4.94 oz
19th week 5.59 in 6.70 oz
20th week 6.46 in 8.47 oz
21st week 10.08 in 10.58 oz
22nd week 10.51 in 12.70 oz
23rd week 10.94 in 15.17 oz
24th week 11.38 in 1.10 lb
25th week 11.81 in 1.32 lb 26th week 13.62 in 1.46 lb
week 14.02 in 1.68 lb
week 15.71 in 2.91 lb
week 16.18 in 3.31 lb 33rd week 16.69 in 3.75 lb 34th week 17.20 in 4.23 lb 35th week 17.72 in 4.73 lb 36th week 18.19 in 5.25 lb 37th week 18.66 in 5.78 lb
The numbers given are only indicative, complete the rest of the table with your baby’s actual measurements.
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SECOND MONTH OF PREGNANCY
Important appointments
Food supplements
Medical examinations to be booked
Notes
FOR MOMMY: Let your obstetrician know if you’re taking any medication.
Keep taking folic acid and rest whenever possible. It’s important to avoid exertion and vigorous physical exercise. Some of the symptoms you may be experiencing can include nausea, increased tiredness, mood swings. Your breasts may be getting bigger.
The second month of pregnancy begins at 4 weeks + 4 days and ends at 8 weeks + 5 days
Important appointments
THIRD MONTH OF PREGNANCY
Food supplements
Medical examinations to be booked
Notes
FOR MOMMY: You have reached the best part of your pregnancy; you should be feeling well, full of energy and strength. The nausea subsides and your hair has more volume and shine. Nonetheless, you should look after your nutrition and oral hygiene. Check for anemia, and if necessary ask your doctor to prescribe an iron supplement for you.
The third month of pregnancy begins at 8 weeks + 6 days and ends at 13 weeks + 1 day
Important appointments
FOURTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY
Food supplements
Medical examinations to be booked
Notes
FOR MOMMY: Due to increased blood circulation, you could perspire more than usual, and also get a blocked nose. There may be an increase in vaginal secretions (beware, if they aren’t white, it could be an infection that needs treating!).
These are all normal events that will go away postpartum. A dark line may appear between the navel and the pubic bone, if this is the case, don’t be alarmed, as it too will slowly disappear postpartum.
The fourth month of pregnancy begins at 13 weeks + 2 days and ends at 17 weeks + 4 days
Important appointments
FIFTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY
Food supplements
Medical examinations to be booked
FOR MOMMY: Congratulations, you are half-way through your pregnancy! Your bump is getting noticeable, start using lotions to prevent stretchmarks. You may start experiencing digestive issues and have trouble sleeping. Your breast are also changing shape, get a bra that provides adequate support. Avoid unnecessary exertion, but walk as often as possible or follow a gentle exercise routine.
Notes
The f¡fth month of pregnancy begins at 17 weeks + 5 days and ends at 21 weeks + 6 days
Important appointments
SEVENTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY
Food supplements
Medical examinations to be booked
Notes
FOR MOMMY: Your mammary glands may start producing colostrum and a yellow discharge may leak from your nipples. However, this doesn’t happen to all mothers, so if it doesn't happen to you, don't worry. It doesn't mean that you won't have any breast milk once your baby is born. Since you keep gaining weight and your bump keeps getting bigger, the use of an elastic band is recommended to avoid lower back pain.
The seventh month of pregnancy begins at 26 weeks + 3 days and ends at 30 weeks + 4 days
Important appointments
EIGHTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY
Food supplements
Medical examinations to be booked
Notes
FOR MOMMY: At this time your baby decides what position it will be in for the birth; usually, it’s head down and bottom up. You may begin to feel its hiccups as small tremors in your tummy.
Now that you can finally see its movements with the naked eye, you can caress the elbow, the foot… Try to monitor these movements. Spend time pampering yourself, if you’re up to it, go on long walks, but don’t expect too much from your body!
The eighth month of pregnancy begins at 30 weeks + 5 days and ends at 35 weeks exactly
Important appointments
NINTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY
Food supplements
Medical examinations to be booked
Notes
FOR MOMMY: You have reached the end of this emotionally-filled journey. Your expanding uterus has reached its peak and is compressing various organs, specifically the bladder, which is why you feel the need to pee more often. The abdomen’s skin is very tight; the navel is distended, and a dense network of blood vessels is visible beneath the skin. This may be the month in which you experience the biggest emotional upheavals.
The ninth month of pregnancy begins at 35 weeks + 1 day and ends at 40 weeks