Fetal Development Timeline - Nyah Leveretter

By nyahlev02
  • 1 CE

    Month 1

    • The embryo is the size of an apple seed at the end of the month (1/4 in. long)
    • Amniotic sac forms to cushion the growing embryo
    • Placenta and the maternal blood supply to the placenta begin to develop
  • 2

    Month 2

    • Embryo is now called a fetus
    • Embryo is the size of kidney bean (1 in. long, 1/3 oz.)
    • The neural tube is formed
    • Bone starts to replace cartilage and sensory organs develop
    • Heart beat is loud enought to be detected
  • 3

    Month 3

    • Fetus is the size of lime or baseball and long as pea pod (3-4 in. long, 1 oz.)
    • Kidneys are now functioning
    • Hair is growing
    • Tooth buds are forming
    • Fetus hearing and vision are imporving -Baby has arms, hands, feet, and toes
    • Can close its fists and mouth
  • 4

    Month 4

    • The fetus is the size of an avocado (6 in. long, 4 oz.)
    • Eyelids, eyebrows, eyelashes, and nails are formed
    • Genitalia are fully developed
    • Baby can suck thumb, yawn, stretch and make faces
  • 5

    Month 5

    • The fetus is the size of banana (it has stretched throughout) (10 in. long, 1/2-1 pound)
    • Lanugo, a soft fine hair, is coverng baby's shoulder, back and temples to protet baby
    • Baby is developing muscle
    • Can start excercising muscles, this movement is called quickening
  • 6

    Month 6

    • Baby is the size of a mango (12 in long, 2 lbs.)
    • Eyelids start to part and the eyes open
    • Baby can respond to sounds by increasing heartbeat and movement
    • Veins are visible
    • Internal organs continue to grow and become stronger
  • 7

    Month 7

    • Baby is the size of an eggplant (14 in long, 2-4 lbs.)
    • Fat is deposited on baby
    • Baby can change positions frequently
    • Baby can respond to pain and light
  • 8

    Month 8

    • Baby is the size of a pineapple (18 in long, 5 lbs)
    • Brain is developing quickly
    • Lungs could still be immature, but most internal systems are developed
    • Baby can kick a lot more
  • 9

    Month 9

    • Baby is the size of a watermelon (6-9 lbs and 20 or more inches)
    • Uterus is almost at full capacity
    • Fetus produces high amounts of hormones to stimulate contractions
    • Lungs are fully developed
    • Baby can blink, close eyes, turn head and grasp firmly