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Month One
-conception forms a zygote
-about halfway through the first month, the fetus is about 1.5 mm long
-the egg and uterus come together
-the brain, the spine and the circulatory system start to develop at this time and the heart starts to beat. -
Month Two
-the fetus has quadrupled its previous size
-facial features and skeletal structures begin to form
-the lungs attach to the throat and the heart is beating a bit faster
-the baby can't move around that much -
Month Three
-the fetus has grown to be a whole inch
-all of the fetus' organs have developed but still need to grow
-more facial features have developed such as the mouth, nostrils and eyelids
-in the mouth, buds for teeth have formed
-toes and fingers have grown -
Month Four
- the fetus can now move around and do things like hiccup and suck its thumb -has grown to be 3 inches and weighs 1 ounce -facial features are more recognizable -all organs are growing
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Month Five
-the fetus quadruples in weight and can be up to 7 inches
-facial hairs and teeth continue to develop
-all the organs are growing and the fetus becomes very active -
Month Six
-fetus grows another two inches and double in weight
-fat begins to build up under the skin
-breathing functions start
-fetus is still very active
-all organs are growing -
Month Seven
-the fetus is as long as 10 inches and can weigh to two pounds
-all organs are still growing
-fetus begins to kick but also has time of rest -
Month Eight
-grows another four inches and can weigh up to three pounds
-reflexes are forming and may use them while still inside the uterus
-moves its head towards the bottom of the uterus
-all organs are growing -
Month Nine
-the fetus is now around 18 inches and can weigh up to 6 pounds
-develops antibodies from its mother's blood
-skin become smoother but still with fat
-gains even more weight
-movement is restricted due to less room
-moves towards the mother's pelvis for birth
-all organs are growing