Watch Me Grow: Month Two
What the mother looks like:
- Still no noticeable weight gain
Feels Like:
- Nausea may continue
- Mood swings and feelings of ambivalence
Special Concerns:
- Begin taking prenatal vitamins
- Add sources of protein and calcium to your already healthy diet
What the baby looks like:
- Legs and arms start to grow
- Eyes and ears begin to take shape
- Embryo is not more than an inch long
Feels Like:
- Heat begins to pump
- Special Concerns:
- Nerve cells are developing - extra protein from mom is essential
- Baby will have less chance of birth defects if Mom is eating right
