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| The Fourth Month About You: You may be experiencing a variety of symptoms associated with your pregnancy, which could include: • less tiredness and sleepiness • less need to urinate frequently • usually less or no nausea and vomiting; in some cases however, this symptom might last throughout the pregnancy • heartburn, indigestion, flatulence, bloating, constipation • changes in your breasts - they may become heavier, tender, fuller, darkening of the areola • occasional headaches • occasional faintness or dizziness • occasional nasal congestion and nosebleeds • increased appetite • varicose veins in your legs; hemorrhoids • mild swelling of ankles and feet, less frequently of the hands and face • some slight whitish vaginal discharge (leukorrhea) • irritability, mood swings, weepiness, or a sense of calmness • joy alternating with apprehension at feeling pregnant; frustration as you grow too large for your regular clothes, but not pregnant enough for maternity clothes About Baby: Your baby is growing every day and now has the following characteristics: • is approximately 4 inches long • is developing reflexes such as sucking and swallowing • body is growing faster than the head • tooth buds develop and appear • fingers and toes are now well defined What to do this month: • Register for your prenatal classes • Read Immaculate Deception II: A Fresh Look at Childbirth, by Suzanne Arms
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