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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