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month 1
size: pin head
egg attaches to lining of uterus
critical stage for brain and spinal cord development
internal organs and circulatory system begins to form
heart beats -
month 2
size: 1/4 inch long
face,eyes,ears, and limbs take shape
bones begin to form -
month 3
size: 1 inch
nostrils, mouth, lips, eyelids form
buds for all 20 baby teeth appear
fingers and toes almost complete
all organs present but still immature -
month 4
size: 3 inches
weight: 1 ounce
can suck, swallow, and move around
facial features become clearer -
month 5
size: 7 inch
hiar, eyelashes, eyebrows appear
teeth still develop
organs mature
becomes more active -
month 6
size: 8-10 inches
weight: 8-12 ounces
fat deposits under skin, but fetus appears wrinkled
breathing movement begins -
month 7
size: 10-12 inches
weight: 1 2/2 to 2 pounds
has periods of active followed by periods of rest -
month 8
size: 14-16 inches
weight: 2 1/2 to 3 pounds
rapid weight gain
may react to loud noises with reflex jerking
moves into a head down position -
month 9
size: 17-18 inches
weight: 5-6 pounds
weight gain continues
skin becomes smooth as fat deposits
movement decrease as fetus has less room
acquires disease fighting antibodies from the mothers blood
descends into pelvis, ready for birth
