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month 1
size: at two weeks the size of pin head.
egg attaches to lining of uterus
critical stage for brain and spinal cord development
the heart begins to beat. -
month 2
about 1/4 inch(6 mm) long as month begins.
face eyes ears and limbs take shape
bones begin to form -
month3
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
about 3 inches (7.6 cm) long, weighs 1 ounce (28 g) as month begins
can suck its thumb, swallow hiccup and move around
facial features become clearer -
month 5
about 6 1/2-7 inches (16-18) 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
about 8-10 inches (21-25 cm) long weighs about 8-12 ounces (227-340 g) as months begins
fat deposits under skin, but fetus appears wrinkled
breathing movements under skin -
month 7
about 10-12 inches (25-31 cm) long weighs about 1 1/2 -2 pounds
(680-907 g) as month begins
has periods of rest and quiet -
month 8
about 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) long weighs about 2 1/2 pounds as month begins
rapid weight gain continues
may react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action. -
month 9
about 17-18 inches long weighs about 5-6 pounds as month begins
weight gain continues
skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue
movement decrease as the fetus has less room to move
acquires disease-fighting antibodies from he mothers blood
descends into pelvis ready for birth.