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Pregnant Timeline
Timespan of the prengancy -
Month 1
-Size at two weeks: the size of a pinhead
-Egg attaches to the lining of the uterus
-The critical stage for the brain and spinal cord development
-Internal organs and circulatory system begin to form
-The heart begins to beat -
Month 2
-Size: about 1/4 inch (6 mm) long as the month begins
- Face, eyes, ears, and limbs take shape
-Bomes begin to form -
Month 3
-Size: about 1 inch (25 mm) long as the month begins
-Nostrils, mouth, lips, and eyelid form
-Buds for all 20b 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 (28g) as the month begins
-Can suck on its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around.
-Facial features become clearer -
Month 5
-Size: about 6 and a half to 7inches (16-18 cm) long, weighs about 4-5 ounces (113-142 g) as the month begins
-Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear
-Teeth continue to develop
-Organs are maturing
-Becomes more ative -
Month 6
-Size: about 8-10 inches (21-25 cm) long, weighs about 8-12 ounces (227-340 g) as the month begins
-Fat deposits under the skin, but fetus appears wrinkled
-Breathing movement begin -
Month 7
-Size: about 10-12 inches (24-31 cm) long, weighs about 1 1/2 pounds (680-907 g) as the month begins
-Has periods of activity followe dby periods of rest and quiet -
Month 8
-Size: about 14-16inches (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 the 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 brith
