First Trimenster by Lea Roman

Conception- Week 0

romanlea — 2024-02-13 16:58:20 UTC

Signs of pregnancy include missed periods, tender breasts, nausea, fatigue, and cravings. The second the sperm hits the egg fertilization begins. The egg is now a 2 cell zygote.

Month 1- Week 1-4

romanlea — 2024-02-13 17:03:23 UTC

The pregnancy will now be measured in weeks based on the first day of your last period. Consult with a doctor about current medications. Begin cutting out alcohol/drug consumption completely, taking prenatal vitamins, and advised to keep up with flu shots. The egg is now an embryo.

Month 2- Week 4-8

romanlea — 2024-02-13 17:11:33 UTC

Baby is now the size of an apple seed. Baby's heart will begin to beat around week 5. 1/5 of the way there. Most organs develop and teeth, cartilage, and bones. Mom will begin peeing more because of the hormone HFCG, more water intake, and kidneys expanding and pushing on the uterus. Eye structure forms, tongue develops, intestines move into baby, fingers, and toes. Weighing about .04 oz.

Month 3- Week 9-12

romanlea — 2024-02-13 17:22:47 UTC

Baby is about the size of a cheerio. Fingers, toes, and reproductive organs (external genitals too) are now formed. The digestive system and nervous system develop. The ears are almost complete. First nerve connections are being made in the brain. Tatebuds, upper lip, joints, elbows, wrists, ankles form. Ears move to final positions. Swallowing and kicking. Spinal nerves begin to go down the spinal cord. Amniotic fluid builds up as urine is secreted. The liver starts producing bile. The brain is intact by weeks 11-12. Pituitary glad begins producing hormones. Soft nonpigmented hair begins protecting skin. Baby is now a fetus.