Pregnancy

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  • First Month Size

    The fetus is roughly the size of a pinhead.

  • First Month Organs

    The brain, spinal cord, internal organs, and circulatory system are developing at this stage.

  • First Month Embryo

    The lining of the uterus and the egg are now attached.

  • Second Month Size

    At this stage, the baby is now roughly a quarter inch in size.

  • Second Month Organs

    The bones begin development as the limbs, eyes, ears, and face take shape.

  • Second Month Embryo

    The embryo is still attached to the wall of the uterus.

  • Third Month Size

    The baby is now an inch long.

  • Third Month Organs

    The lips, mouth, eyelids, and nostrils now form, as the buds for the teeth also begin to appear.

  • Third Month Fetus

    At this point the fetus is no longer attached to the uterus wall.

  • Fourth Month Size

    The fetus is now roughly 1 ounce and 3 inches long.

  • Fourth Month Organs

    Facial features begin to appear.

  • Fourth Month Fetus

    It can now move around, swallow hiccup and suck its thumb.

  • Fifth Month Size

    Fetus now weighs 4-5 ounces and is 6.5-7 inches long.

  • Fifth Month Organs

    The organs mature as the eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair appear. The teeth also continue growing.

  • Fifth Month Fetus

    The fetus now becomes more active.

  • Sixth Month Size

    It is now 8-12 ounces and 8-10 inches long.

  • Sixth Month Organs

    Fat begins forming under the skin.

  • Sixth Month Fetus

    The fetus looks wrinkled and breathing begins.

  • Seventh Month Size

    It is now 1.5 - 2 pounds and 10 - 12 inches long.

  • Seventh Month Organs

    Organs have almost fully matured.

  • Seventh Month Fetus

    Has periods of both intermittent rest and activity.

  • Eighth Month Size

    It is now 14 - 16 inches long and weighs 2.5 - 3 pounds.

  • Eighth Month Organs

    Organs are now almost fully mature.

  • Eighth Month Fetus

    It now gains weight rapidly, can react to loud noises, and goes into a head-down or fetal position.

  • Ninth Month Size

    It is now 5 - 6 pounds and 17 - 18 inches long.

  • Ninth Month Organs

    Continues to gain weight and the skin becomes smoother.

  • Ninth Month Fetus

    Descends into pelvis, reduces movement due to lack of room, and obtains the mother's antibodies for fighting disease.