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Week 2
The zygote implants itself into uterine wall.
Cells differentiate into either the placenta or the baby.
the brain, spinal cord, heart and digestive system organs begin to develop. -
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Milestones of fetal Development
This is the timespan between the 2nd week of the development to the 36th week. -
Week 6
the arms and legs frow longer, you can see their feet and hands but they are webbed.
the lungs begin to form.
Most vital organs are devoloped. -
Week 10
The face and its features are well formed.
the head makes up nearly half of the fetus' size.
Tooth buds appear. -
Week 16
All major organ systems are developed and functioning.
Fine hair called lanugo develops on the head.
Genitals are reconizable.
Bones become harder.
Fetus strats moving around. -
Week 18
THe fetus can now hear. -
Week 24
Footprints and fingerprints are formed.
Air sacs form in the lungs. -
Week 28
Nerous system is developed.
Eyes open and close. -
Week 34
The bones are fully developed but still soft.
The fetus can suck its thumb. -
Week 38
Fetus gains about a pound a week.
Organs grow stronger.
Fingernails extend past the fingertips.
Head hair is coarse and thicker.
