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Month 1
At two weeks the baby is the size of a pinhead
Egg attaches to lining of uterus
Heart begins to beat -
Month 2
The face, eyes, ears,and limbs take shape
Bones began to form -
Month 3
Nostrils, mouth, lips, and eyelids form
Fingers and toes are almost complete
Buds for all 20 baby teeth appear -
Month 4
Can suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around
Facial features become clearer -
Month 5
Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear
Teeth continue to develop
Becomes more active -
Month 6
About 8-10 inches long, weighs about 8-12 ounces
Breathing movements began -
Month 7
About 10-12 inches long, weighs about 1 1/2 pounds -
Month 8
Rapid weight gain continues
May react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action
Moves into a head-down position -
Month 9
Skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue
Movement decreases as the fetus has lees room to move
Descends into pelvis ready for birth