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Month 1
Size: size of a pinhead
Developing organs: Heart, digestive system, backbone, spinal cord
Capable of: nothing yet -
Month 2
Size: 1/4 inch
Developing organs: bones form. face, ears, eyes and limps shape
Capable of: nothing yet -
Month 3
Size: 1 inch
Developing organs: all organs present but still immature. nostrils, mouth, lips and eyelids form, fingers and toes almost complete.
Capable of: nothing yet -
Month 4
Size: 3 inches, 1 ounce
Developing Organs: facial features become clearer
Capable of: sucking its thumb, swallow, hiccup and moving around -
Month 5
Size: 6 1/2-7 inches 1 ounce
Developing organs: organs mature, hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear
Capable of: becomes more active -
Month 6
Size: 8-10 inches 8-12 ounces
Developing organs: Fat deposits under skin, but fetus appears wrinkled
Capable of: breathing movements -
Month 7
Size: 10-12 inches 1 pound
Developing organs: little weight gain
Capable of: activity periods followed by resting periods -
Month 8
Size: 14-16 inches 2-3 pounds
Developing organs: rapid weight gain
Capable of: relex jerking action, moves into head-down position -
Month 9
Size:17-18 inches 5-6 pounds
Developing organs: weight gain continues
Capable of: movements decrease, skin becomes smooth
