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9 Months Of Pregnancy

  • 2nd Month

    1. Size is about 1/4 inch long as month begins
    2. Face, eyes, ears, and limbs take shape
    3. bones begin to form
  • 5th Month

    1. The size is about 61/2- 7 inches long, weighs about 4-5 ounces
    2. Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear
    3. teeth appear
    4. organs are maturing
    5. becomes more active
  • 6th Month

    1. The size is about 8-10 inches long, weighs 8-12 ounces
    2. fat deposits under skin
    3. breathing movements begin
  • 7th Month

    1. Size is about 10-12 inches long, weighs 11/2-2 pounds
    2. has periods of activity followed by periods of rest
  • 8th Month

    1. Size is about 14-16 inches long, weighs 2 1/2- 3 pounds
    2. Rapid weight gain continues
    3. may react to loud noises with reflexes
  • 9th Month

    1. The size is about 17-18 inches long, weighs 5-6 pounds
    2. weight gain continues
    3. skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue
    4. movements decrease as the fetus has less room to move
    5. acquires disease- fighting antibodies from mothers blood
    6. descends into pelvis, ready for birth
  • 1st Month

    1. At two weeks, the size of a pin head
    2. Eggs attach to lining of Uterus
    3. Critical Stage for brain and spinal cord
  • 4th Month

    1. The size is about 3 inches long weighs 1 ounce as month begins
    2. cans suck its thumb, swallow
    3. facial features become clearer
  • 3rd Month

    1. Size is about 1 inch long as the month begins
    2. Nostrils, mouth, lips, and eyelids form
    3. Buds for all 20 teeth form
    4. Fingers, toes almost complete
    5. All organs present but immature