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month one
size of pin head
egg attaches to uterine lining
critical spine and brain growth
internal organs and circulatory system form
heart beats -
month two
about 1/4 inch long as month starts
Face, eyes, ears, and limbs take shape
bones begin to form -
month three
about 1 inch long as month begins
Nostrils, mouth, lips and eyelids form
buds for all baby teeth appear
fingers and toes are almost done
all organs are there, almost finished -
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month 4
about 3 inches as month begins
weighs 1 ounce
can suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around
facial features become clear -
month 5
6 1/2-7 inches and weighs 4-5 ounces
hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear,
teeth continue forming
organs are maturing,
more active -
month 6
8-10 inches 8-12 ounces
fat deposits form under skin ,baby is wrinkled
breathing movements begin -
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month 7
10-12 inches 1 1/2- 2 lbs
activity periods and rest periods -
month 8
14-16 inches 2 1/2- 3 pounds
rapid weight gain
reacts to sounds
head moves into position -
month 9
17- 18 inches 5-6 pounds
weight continues to grow
skin smooths
movements decrease
acquire antibodies
ready for birth
