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Conception
The sperm and egg fuse together after sexual intercourse. -
Month 1
Baby is the size of a pinhead, has a heart the size of a poppy seed, and the egg is attached to the uterus.
Mother has missed a period and other signs are not yet noticeable. -
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Period of the Zygote
Zygote
The fertilized egg is implated into the uteran wall. -
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1st Trimester
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Months 1-3. (1-13 weeks) -
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Period of the Embryo
Embryo
Lasts from 2 weeks after conception until 2 months after conception. -
Month 2
Baby is 1 inch long, has slightly webbed fingers: the eyes, ears, and limbs have developed, and the veins are clearly visible.
Mother has increased urination, swelling of breasts and nausea. -
Week 6
The nose, mouth, and ears are beginning to take shape. -
Month 3
Baby is a little over 2 inches long, has begun swallowing and kicking, and all organs and muscles have formed and are beginning to function.
Mother's breasts become firmer, has nausea and fatigue, frewuent urination may continue, and the abdomen becomes slightly larger. -
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Period of the Fetus
Fetus
Lasts from End of Two Months of Pregnancy until Birth. -
Week 12
Baby starts developing reflexes. -
Week 13
The fingertips are fully formed. -
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2nd Trimester
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3-6. (Weeks 14-26) -
Month 4
Baby is covered with a layer of thick, downy hair called lanugo, heartbeat can be heard clearly, mother may feel your baby’s first kick, size is about 3 inches long, and weighs 1 ounce.
Mother's appetite increases, morning sickness usually gone, and abdomen continues to grow. -
Week 17
The skeleton begins to harden to bone. -
Month 5
A protective coating called vernix caseosa begins to form on baby’s skin. At this time the baby is about 6 1/2-7 inches long and weighs almost 4-5 ounces.
Mother:
Enlarged abdomen becomes apparent. Increased size may begin to affect posture. Slight fetal movements felt. Fetal heartbeat can be heard through a stethoscope. -
Week 21
The eyebrows and eyelids are fully developed. -
Month 6
Baby's eyebrows and eyelids are visible, lungs are filled with amniotic fluid, and she has started breathing motions. If the mother talks or sings, the baby can hear. 8-10 inches long and weighs about 8-12 ounces.
Mother:
Fetal movements are sensed as strong kicks, thumps, and bumps (some may be visible) Weight gain may total 10-12 pounds at the beginning of the month. -
Week 26
The nerve pathways in the ears are developing and the baby responds to sound. -
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Months 6-9. (Weeks 27-40) -
Month 7
The baby weighs about 1 1/2-2 pounds and is about 10-12 inches long. Body is well-formed. Fingernails cover fingertips.
Mother:
Posture is affected by increased weight and size. -
Month 8
Baby is gaining about half a pound per week, and layers of fat are piling on. She has probably turned head-down in preparation for birth. Weighs between 2 1/2-3 pounds and is 14-16 inches long.
Mother:
Dicomfort may result from increased size of abdominal area. Backache, fatigue, leg cramps, shortness of breath. Fetal kicks may disturb mother’s rest. Weight gains totals about 18-20 pounds at start of the month. -
Week 31
The baby can turn it's head from side-to-side and is gaining fat. -
Month 9
The fetus is 5-6 pounds and measures between 17-18 inches. As it becomes more crowded, the mother may feel her move around less.
Mother:
“Lightening” felt as the fetus drops into the pelvis and decreases pressure on mother’s organs. False labor pains may be experienced. A total weight gain of 25-35 pounds is typical. Other discomfort may continue. -
Week 37
The baby is full term and has fully-developed lungs for a healthy birth. -
Birth/Due Date
A baby is born! -
Week 38
The organs are mature.