Watch Me Grow: Month Four

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What the mother looks like:

• Mom begins "to show"
• Rosy cheeks develop - she is glowing!
• Breasts become fuller and heavier
• Should continue to gain about a pound per week for the rest of pregnancy

Feels Like:

• Some moms feel wonderful - others don't!
• Oily skin may become more oily, and dry skin may become drier
• Increasing estrogen in the body may make hair dry

Special Concerns:

• Use moisturizers on face and body
• Clothes my feel snug - try oversized clothing for comfort
• Get a good haircut and use conditioner on hair

What the baby looks like:

• All structures and organs are formed now
• Baby weighs about seven ounces and is about five inches long
• Fine hair is beginning to grow on baby's body

Feels Like:

• Baby can use hands to grasp
• Baby is kicking restlessly
• Eyelids close and remain closed until third trimester

Special Concerns:

• Baby's healthy growth and development is partly dependent on Mom's healthy diet and use of prenatal vitamins
• Mom's body is storing protein and calories that both she and the baby will need for nursing