What's Happening with Baby:
- Baby’s heartbeat can be heard by physician with a stethoscope
- Baby’s external genitals are formed
- Eyelids are growing over developing eyes
- Fetus is now 3 inches long and weighs about one ounce
- The nervous system is responsive
- Fingernails and toes are also forming
- Baby starts to move inside the womb
- Swallowing reflex has been mastered
What's Happening with Mom:
- 2 to 3 pound weight gain
- Desirable weight gain pattern is 3 1/2 pounds for the first 3 months
- Blood volume has increased about 40 percent
- Slight movement (bubbling sensation in the stomach) may be felt
- Mom can become very emotional
Special concerns during this time of your pregnancy:
- Visits to doctor are essential! Mood swings can be stressful ... Mom needs a good support system (family, friends, co-workers, etc.)
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