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Month 1
~Size: At two weeks the size of a pin head
~Egg attaches to lining of uterus
~Critical stage for brain and spinal cord development
~internal organs and circulatory system begin to form
~The heart starts to beat -
Month 2
~Size: About 1/4 inches (6 MM) long as month begins.
~Face,eyes, ears, and limbs take shapes
~Bones begins to form -
Month 3
~Size: About 1 inch (25 mm) long as month begins.
~Nostrils, mouth, lips, and eyelids form
~Buds for all 20 baby teeth appear
~Fingers and toes almost complete
~ All organs present but still immature -
Month 4
~Size: About 3 inches (7.6 cm) long, weighs 1 ounce (28 g) as month begins
~Can suck its thumb, swallow, hiccups, and move around
~Facial features become clearer -
Month 5
~Size: About 6 1'2-7 inches (16-18 cm) long, weighs about 4-5 ounces (113-142 g) as month begins.
~Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear
~Teeth continue to develop
~ Organs are maturing
~becomes more active -
Month 6
~Size: About 8-10 inches (21-25 cm) long, weighs about 8-12 ounces (227-340 g) as month begins.
~fat deposits under skin, but fetus appears wrinkled
~Breathing movements begin -
Month 7
~Size: About 10-12 inches (25-31 cm) long, weighs about 1 1/2 pounds (690-907 g) as month begins.
~Has periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet -
Month 8
~Size: about 14-16 ounce (36-41 cm) long, weighs about 2 1/2-3 pounds (1.0-1.4 kg) as month begins.
~Rapid weight gain continues
~May react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action
~Moves into a head-down position -
Month 9
~Size: About 17-18 inches (43-46 cm) long, weighs about 5-6 pounds (2,3-2.7 kg) as month begins
~Weight gain continues
~Skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue
~Movements decrease as the fetus has less room to move around
~Acquires disease-fighting antibodies from the mother's blood
~Descends into pelvis, ready for birth
