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Month 1
The germinal stage is the first stage in a baby's development.
Size: At two weeks, the size of a pin head.
The zygote begins to grow by cell division in the fallopian tube.
The internal organs begin to form. -
Month 2
The embryonic stage is the second stage
Size: About 1/4 inch (6mm)
The embryo grows quickly during this stage
The face,eyes,ears,limbs,and bones begin to form -
Month 3
The fetal stage is the third stage.It begins around the eighth - ninth week.
Size: About 1 inch (25mm) long
This stage lasts until birth.
The developing baby is called fetus during stage.
The vocal cords, mouth, lips, eyelids, and nose forms. -
Month 4
The fetal stage continues.
Size: About 3 inches (7.6 cm) long weights 1 ounce(28 g)
Facial features become clear
The movements of the fetus touch the wall of the uterus -
Month 5
The fetal stage continues.
SIze: 6 1/2 - 7 inches (16-18 cm) long, weighs about 4-5 ounces (113-142 g)
Hair,eyelashes,teeth and eyebrows form
The fetus is more active. -
Month 6
The fetal stage continues.
Size: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm) long, weighs 8-12 ounces (227-340 g)
Fat is under the skin.
The fetus looks wrinkled. -
Month 7
The fetal stage continues.Size: 10 -12 inches (25-31 cm) long , weighs 1 1/2- 2 pounds (680 -907 g)
The fetus is quiet, it has rest, and it has activity. -
Month 8
The fetal stage continues.Size: 14-16 inches (36- 41 cm) long , weighs 2 1/2 -3 pounds (1.0 - 1.4 kg)
The fetus reacts to loud noises.
The fetus is in a head down position. -
Month 9
This is the final fetal stage.
Size: 17-18 inches (43-46 cm) long, weighs 5-6 pounds (2.3 -2.7 kg)
Weigh gain continues.
Skin becomes smooth
The fetus movements decrease. It is ready for birth.