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Month 1
Size of a pinhead
The egg attaches to the lining of the uterus
The heart starts to beat
The internal organs and circulatory systems start to form -
Month 2
Baby is about 6mm
Bones begin to form
Face, ears, eyes, and limbs take shape -
Month 3
Baby is about 1 inch
Nostrils, mouth, lips, and eyelids form
Buds for all 20 baby teeth form
Fingers and toes are almost complete -
Month 4
Baby is about 3 inches long
Facial features are clearer
Baby can suck its thumb, hiccup, swallow, and move around -
Month 5
Baby is about 7 inches long
Organs are maturing
Hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes form -
Month 6
Baby is about 8-10 inches
Breathing movements begin
Fat deposits under skin, but fetus appears wrinkled -
Month 7
Baby is about 10-12 inches
Has periods of activity followed by periods rest
Baby weighs about 1-2 pounds -
Month 8
Baby is about 14-16 inches
Moves head in down position
Rapid weight gain continues -
Month 9
About 17-18 inches
Skin becomes smoother due to fat deposits
Movements decrease
The baby descends to the pelvis ready for birth