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Ovulation
When a woman's body releases specific hormones to prepare the uterus when ovum to be fertilized -
Conception
Sperm fertilizes ovum. Pregnancy begins at this time -
Month 1
Size of a pin head, egg attaches to lining of uterus, brain & spinal cord develop, heart begins to beat. -
Month 2
About 1/4 inch long, face, eyes, ears, & limbs begin to shape, bones begin to form -
Month 3
About 1 inch long, nostrils, mouth, & eyelids form, buds for baby teeth appear, fingers & toes are almost complete, organs present but not fully grown -
Month 4
About 3 inches long & weighs about 1 ounce, the baby can suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around, facial features become more clear -
Month 5
About 6 1/2 to 7 inches long and weighs 4 to 5 ounces, hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear, teeth continue to develop, organs continue to grow, and becomes more active -
Month 6
About 8 to 10 inches long and weighs about 8 to 12 ounces, fat deposits under skin but the fetus appears wrinkled, baby begins to breathe -
Month 7
About 10 to 12 inches long and weighs about 1 1/2 pounds, has active periods followed by rest and quiet -
Month 8
About 14 to 1 inches long and weighs 2 1/2 to 3 pounds, rapid weight gain, may react to loud noises, moves in to a head down position -
Month 9
About 17 to 18 inches long, weighs 5 to 6 pounds, continues weight gain, skin becomes smooth, movements decrease due to less room, gets disease fighting antibodies from the mother's blood, descends into pelvis ready for birth
