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Month 1
-Egg attaches to lining of uterus
-Size; At two weeks, the size of a pin head
-Critical stage for brain and spinal cord development
-Internal organ and circulatory system begin to form
- The heart begins to beat -
Month 2
-Size; About 1/4 in. long as the month begins
-Face, eyes, ears, and limbs start to form
- 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
- Fingers and toes almost complete
- All organs present but still immature -
4 Month
Size; 3 inches long, weighs 1 ounce as the month as begins
-Can suck its thumb, swallow, hiccups, and moves around
-Facial features become clearer -
Month 5
-Size; About 6 1/2 to 7 inches long, weighs about 4-5 ounces as the month begins
-Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear
-Teeth continue to develop
-Organs are maturing
-Become more active -
Month 6
-Size; About 8-10 inches long, weighs about 8- 12 ounces as months beings
-Fat deposits under skin, but fetus appears wrinkled
-Breathing movements begin -
Month 7
-Size; About 10-12 inches long, weighs about 1 1/2- 2 pounds
- Has period of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet -
Month 8
-Size; About 14-16 inches long, weighs about 2 1/2 - 3 pounds
-Rapid weight gain continues
-May react to loud noises with a reflex jerk action
-Moves into a head- down position -
Month 9
- Size; About 17-18 inches long, weighs about 5-6 pounds -Weights= gain continues -Skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue -Movement decreases as the fetus has less room to move around -Acquires disease- fighting antibodies from the mother's blood -Descends into the pelvis, ready for birth
