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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