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Month 1
Size: At two weeks the size of a pinhead.
Egg attaches to the lining of the uterus.
The critical stage for brain and spinal cord development.
Internal organs and circulatory system begin to form.
The heart begins to beat. -
Month 2
Size: About 1/4 in long as month begins
FAce, eyes, ears, and limbs take shape
Bones begin to form -
Month 3
Size: About 1 inch long as month begins
Nostrils mouth lips and eyelids form
Buds for all 20 baby teeth appear
Finger and toes almost complete
All organs are present but still immature. -
Month 4
Size: About 3 inches long weighs 1 ounce as month begins
Can suck its thumb swallow hiccup and move around
Facial features become clearer. -
Month 5
Size: about 6 1/2-7 inches long weighs about 4 to 5 ounces as the month begins.
Hair eyelashes and eyebrows appear
Teeth continue to develop
Organs are maturing
Becomes more active -
Month 6
Size: About 8 to 10 inches long weighs about 8 to 12 ounces as month begins
Fat deposits but fetus appear wrinkled
Breathing movements appear. -
Month 7
Size: About 10 to 12 inches long weighs about 11 1/2 pounds as month begins
Have periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet -
Month 8
size: About 14 to 16 inches long weighs about 2 1/3 to 3 pounds as month begins
Rapid weight gain continues
May react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action
Moves into the head-down position -
month 9
Size: About 17 to 18 inches long weighs about 5 to 6 pounds as the month begins
Weight gain continues
Skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue room to move around
Acquires disease-fighting antibodies from the mother blood
Descends into pelvis ready for birth.
