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As Your Baby Grows (The First Trimester)
by Peter Weiss, M.D.
The first thirteen weeks of pregnancy are known as the "First Trimester." Here is a rundown of the growth pattrens in your baby as well as the effects you will notice in yourself.
During the First Trimester your baby will have grown about 3 inches in length. All of his/her major organs will have developed.
Month 1
The noticable sign or symptom that you are pregnant may be breast tenderness, and nausea or vomiting. You will have little, if any, weight gain. Your baby is still in the embryo stage. The organs are just starting to form.
Month 2
The embryo now becomes a fetus. The arms, hands, and legs start to form. Other organs such as the liver and stomach, are developing. You may slowly start to gain weight, and may tire more easily. Your diet is very important, and you may already be taking prenatal vitamins.
Month 3
By this time, your baby is about 3 inches long and weighs about an ounce. His or her arms and legs begin to move, but you still will not feel them. Sexual organs are developing now. Your clothes may begin to feel tight, as the uterus begins to grow out of the pelvis. There may be a weight gain of three to four pounds by now.
As Your Baby Grows (The Middle Months)
by Peter Weiss, M.D.
The Second Trimester or the Middle Months, runs from your fourteenth through your twenty-sixth week of pregnancy. During this time, your baby will grow to about 14 inches and weigh about 1 1/2 pounds. The nausea and vomiting you were experiencing in the First Trimester should have resolved by now.
Month 4
By this time, your baby will be 8 to 10 inches long with the weight of about 6 ounces. This is the month you begin to show. You may even begin to feel the baby moving.
Month 5
Your baby will have grown to about 12 inches and weigh about 1 pound. You may feel more distinct fetal movement, and your partner may also be able to feel the baby move with his hand.
Month 6
At this point, your baby weighs about 1 1/2 pounds and is about 14 inches long. If you have any ultrasound done at this time, you may even see your baby sucking his or her thumb! You may also find out the sex of your baby. He or she is fully formed now, but needs more time to grow and mature. Remember to eat properly and take care of yourself since you are now going to enter the final three months of pregnancy.
As Your Baby Grows (The Third Trimester)
by Peter Weiss, M.D.
The last three to four months of your pregnancy is when your baby gains the most weight. By your due date, he or she may weigh between 6 to 9 pounds. You may find yourself more tired during this time. You should have everything ready at home for the big day.
Month 7
Your baby is now about 15 inches and weighs only 2 to 2 1/2 pounds. There may be some swelling of your ankles. If this occurs, let your doctor know. Keeping your feet elevated, when possible, may help any accompanying discomfort.
Month 8
Your baby should be growing rapidly. He or she now weighs about 4 pounds and is about 16 inches long. You should feel your baby moving. If you think he or she is moving less than normal, immediately notify your doctor.
Month 9
You have made it!! This is the home stretch! During these last four weeks you may still gain about 1/2 a pound per week. You may even have noticed your baby drop. You should see your doctor at least once a week, and maybe more, if needed. You have now completed a term pregnancy and you will deliver your new baby very soon. Hopefully, this will be a very rewarding and positive experience for you and your family!
The most popular baby names for 1998! ~~Girls~~ 1. Kaitlyn, Caitlyn, Kaitlin, Caitlin, Katelyn, Caitlynn, Kaitlynn, Kaytlin, Kaytlyn, Katelynn, Katelin, Katlynn 2. Emily, Emilee, Emilie, Emmalee, Emely 3. Sarah, Sara, Sarai, Sariah 4. Hannah, Hanna, Hana 5. Ashley, Ashlee, Ashlie, Ashleigh, Ashly, Ashlie 6. Brianna, Briana, Breanna, Breana, Bryanna, Bryana, Brieanna, Breonna 7. Alexis, Alexys, Alexius, Alexus, Alexys 8. Samantha 9. Madison, Madyson, Maddison, Madisen 10. Taylor, Tayler, Taylar 11. Katharine, Catharine, Kathryn, Catherine, Kathrine, Katheryn 12. Jessica, Jessika, Yessika 13. Megan, Meghan, Meaghan, Maegan 14. Haley, Halie, Hailey, Hayley, Haylee, Halle, Haylie, Hali, Halee 15. Jasmine, Jasmyne, Yasmine, Jasmin, Jasmyn, Jazmin, Jazmine, Jazmyn, Jazmyne, Yasmin, Yasmeen, Yazmin 16. Alyssa, Alysa, Allissa, Alisa, Allyssa, Allysa 17. Brittany, Brittani, Britney, Britany, Brittney, Brittani, Brittanie, Brittney, Brittani, Brittanie 18. Kayla, Cayla, Kaila, Kaela, Kaylah, Kala, Kyla 19. Makayla, Mykayla, Mikayla, Michaela, McKayla, Mikaila, Mikaela, Mikala, Micayla, Michala, Micaela, Mickayla, Makala, Makaila, Makaela, Macayla 20. Elizabeth, Elisabeth 21. Allison, Allyson, Alison, Alyson 22. Rachel, Rachell , Rachael, Rachelle, Racheal 23. Lauren, Lauryn, Loren 24. Abigail, Abbigail, Abigayle, Abigale, Abagail 25. Victoria 26. Sydney, Cydney, Sidney, Sydney, Sydnee, Sydnie, Sydni 27. Amanda 28. Kathryn, Kathryn, Catherine, Kathrine, Katheryn 29. Nicole, Nichole, Nikole 30. Sierra, Ciara, Siera, Cierra, Ciera, Ciarra 31. Madeline, Madelaine, Madelyn, Madeleine, Madalyn, Madelynn, Madilyn, Madalynn 32. Jennifer, Jenifer 33. Rebecca, Rebekah, Rebeca 34. Anna, Ana 35. Emma 36. Olivia 37. Morgan 38. Destiny, Destinee, Destinie, Destiney, Destini, Destany 39. Stephanie, Stefanie, Stephany, Stefani 40. Courtney, Kourtney, Cortney, Kortney 41. Alexandra 42. Jordan, Jordyn 43. Natalie, Nataly, Natali, Nathaly, Nathalie 44. Kylie, Kylee, Kyleigh, Cailey, Kalee, Kayle, Kaley, Kailee, Kailey, Kaleigh, Kalie, Kalli 45. Julia 46. Mackenzie, McKenzie. Makenzie 47. Savannah, Savanna, Savanah, Savana 48. Amber 49. Kelsey, Kelsy, Kelsie, Kelsi, Kelsea, Kelcie 50. Danielle 51. Bailey, Bayleigh, Bailee, Baylee, Baylie 52. Erica, Erika, Ericka, Erykah 53. Christina, Kristina, Cristina 54. Mary, Marie 55. Maria 56. Carly, Karly, Carley, Karley, Carlie, Carlee, Carli, Carleigh, Karli, Karlie, Karlee 57. Gabrielle, Gabriel 58. Brooke 59. Vanessa, Vanessa, Vanesa 60. Marissa, Marisa 61. Shelby, Shelbie, Shelbi 62. Kaylee, Kayleigh, Kaylie, Kayley, Kayli, Caylee 63. Kimberly, Kimberley 64. Lindsey, Lyndsey, Lindsay, Linsey 65. Gabriela, Gabriella 66. Michelle, Michele 67. Cassandra, Kassandra, Casandra, Kasandra 68. Erin, Eryn 69. Sophia, Sofia 70. Casey, Cassie. Kasey, Kassie, Kasie, Kacey, Kaycee, Kaci 71. Jacqueline, Jacquelyn, Jaclyn, Jacklyn, Jackeline, Jaqueline 72. Melissa, Melisa 73. Mariah, Moriah 74. Grace 75. Andrea, Andria 76. Cheyenne, Cheyanne, Chyanne 77. Caroline, Carolyn 78. Crystal, Cristal, Krystal, Kristal 79. Alicia, Alisha, Alysha, Alecia, Alesha, Alycia 80. Tiffany, Tiffani, Tiffanie 81. Jenna, Jena 82. Paige 83. Kelly, Kelley, Kellie, Kelli 84. Miranda, Myranda, Maranda 85. Chelsea, Chelsey, Chelsie 86. Sabrina 87. Arianna, Ariana, Aryana, Aryanna 88. Isabel, Isabelle 89. Laura 90. Alexandria, Alexandrea 91. Adriana, Adrianna 92. Leslie, Lesley, Lesly 93. Amy, Amie, Aimee 94. Diana, Dianna 95. Claire, Clare 96. Autumn, Autum 97. Kyra, Kierra, Kiera, Kira 98. Katie, Katy 99. Isabella, Isabela 100. Cassidy, Kassidy ~~Boys~~ 1 Michael,Micheal, Mikel 2 Jacob, Jakob 3 Matthew, Mathew 4 Nicholas, Nicolas, Nickolas, Nikolas, Nicklaus 5 Joshua, Josue 6 Christopher, Cristopher, Kristopher, Kristofer 7 Brandon, Branden, Brandan, Brandyn 8 Austin, Austen, Austyn, Auston 9 Zachary, Zackary, Zachery, Zackery, Zakary 10 Tyler, Tylor 11 Andrew 12 Joseph, Josef 13 Daniel 14 Jonathan, Johnathan, Jonathon, Johnathon 15 John, Jon 16 William 17 Cody, Kody 18 David 19 Ryan 20 Anthony 21 James 22 Justin, Justyn, Justen 23 Christian, Christion, Cristian, Kristian 24 Dylan, Dylon, Dyllan, Dillon, Dillan, Dillion 25 Alexander, Alexandre 26 Kyle 27 Robert 28 Jordan, Jordon, Jorden, Jordyn 29 Eric, Erik, Erick, Erich, Aric 30 Samuel 31 Jose 32 Kevin, Keven, Kevon 33 Noah 34 Thomas, Tomas 35 Benjamin 36 Cameron, Camron, Kameron, Kamron 37 Jeffrey, Jeffery, Geoffrey 38 Sean, Shawn, Shaun 39 Nathan, Nathen 40 Devin, Devon, Devan, Deven, Davon, Devyn, Davin 41 Hunter 42 Caleb, Kaleb 43 Aaron, Aron, Arron 44 Connor, Conner, Conor, Konnor, Konner 45 Ethan 46 Jason, Jayson 47 Jared, Jarod, Jarrod, Jarred, Jerrod, Jerod 48 Brian, Bryon 49 Luis, Louis 50 Logan 51 Adam 52 Steven 53 Juan, Juwan 54 Timothy 55 Charles 56 Gabriel 57 Nathaniel, Nathanael, Nathanial 58 Isaiah, Isiah, Izaiah 59 Alex 60 Mark, Marc 61 Tristan, Tristen, Triston, Tristin, Tristian, Trystan 62 Richard 63 Patrick 64 Jorge, George 65 Trevor, Trever 66 Jack, Jacques, Jacquez 67 Carlos 68 Isaac, Issac 69 Colin, Collin 70 Brendan, Brenden, Brendon 71 Marcus, Marcos, Markus, Marquez,Marques 72 Evan 73 Jesse, Jessie 74 Stephen, Stefan, Stephon, Stephan 75 Corey, Cory, Kory, Korey 76 Jeremy 77 Ian, Ean 78 Derek, Derrick, Derick 79 Chase 80 Adrian, Adrien 81 Dakota, Dakotah 82 Angel 83 Elijah 84 Cole, Kole 85 Garrett, Garret, Garett 86 Luke 87 Jesus 88 Antonio 89 Dominic, Dominick, Dominique, Dominik, Domenic 90 Tanner 91 Lucas, Lukas 92 Blake 93 Kenneth 94 Spencer 95 Mason 96 Miguel 97 Dalton 98 Bryce, Brice 99 Seth 100 Colton, Colten, Kolton
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