Your Pregnant Body - Month by Month

Pregnancy Month Four

This mom is 14 weeks pregnant with her second baby.

Laura Obajtek

• You are enjoying feeling better than you did last month.
• Because your placenta has taken over the production of the pregnancy hormones, you may feel a bit better in the second trimester.
• Some women will begin to have their bellies show at this point, though most women do not yet need maternity clothes.
• Because of the extra blood volume your body needs during pregnancy, your heart will be beating more rapidly.

Emotional Mom

• You may be frustrated that you don't outwardly look pregnant to strangers on the street.
• The acceptance of the pregnancy is easier for you at this point.

Pregnancy Month Four

• Is it twins? Quiz
• Second Trimester Guide
• Prenatal Care Guide for the 2nd Trimester

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Index: Your Pregnant Body - Month by Month

1. Pregnancy Month One
2. Pregnancy Month Two
3. Pregnancy Month Three
4. Pregnancy Month Four
5. Pregnancy Month Five
6. Pregnancy Month Six
7. Pregnancy Month Seven
8. Pregnancy Month Eight
9. Pregnancy Month Nine