Watch Me Grow: Month One
What the mother looks like:
- No weight gain
- Your womb is very active
- The cells in your fertilized egg are rapidly multiplying
Feels Like:
- Breasts feel tender
- Stomach feels slightly queasy
- Menstrual period is late
Special Concerns:
- Avoid drinking any alcoholic beverages
- Do not stop taking any prescription medications needed until you have spoken with your physician
- Regular, moderate exercise will not hurt your baby
What the baby looks like:
- First body parts appear
- Embryo is 1/5 inch long by the 4th week
Feels Like:
- Implanting of egg into uterine wall occurs
- Brain and heart begin developing
Special Concerns:
- Your baby depends on your from the moment of conception
- Your baby receives energy, vitamins, minerals, calcium and iron from the food you eat
