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month 1
at two weeks the baby is the size of a pinhead.
egg ttaches to lining of uterus
critical state for brain and spinal cord development
internal organs and circulatory systems begin to form
the heart begins to beat -
month 2
about 1/4 inch long.
face, eyes, ears, and limbs take shape
bones begin to form -
month 3
about 1 inch long
nostrils, mouth, lips, and eyelids form
buds for all 20 teeth appear
fingers and ties are almost complete
all organs are present but still immature -
month 4
about 3 inches
can suck thumb, hiccup, and move around
facial features become clearer -
month 5
about 6 1/2 inches weighs about 4-5 ounces
hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear
teeth continue to develop
organs are maturing
baby becomes more active -
month 6
about 8-10 inches long weighs about 8-12 ounces
fat developed under skin but fetus appears wrinkled
breathing movements begin -
month 7
about 10-12 inches long and weighs 1 1/2 - 2 pounds has periods of activity followed by peroids of rest and quite -
month 8
about 14-16 inches long and weighs about 2-3 pounds
rapid weight gain continues
may react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action
moves into a head down position -
month 9
about 17-18 inches long and weighs about 5-6 pounds
weight gain continues
skin becomes smooth as fat deposited continue
movements decrease as the fetus has less room to move around
acquires disease fighting antibodies from the mothers blood
descends into pelvis ready for birth