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Second trimester
This middle section of pregnancy is often thought of as the best part of the experience. By this time, any morning sickness is probably gone and the discomfort of early pregnancy has faded. The fetus will start to develop facial features during this month. You may also start to feel movement as the fetus flips and turns in the uterus. During this trimester, many people find out whether their baby will be designated male or female at birth. This is typically done during an anatomy scan -
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Month 6 (weeks 21 through 24)
f you could look inside the uterus right now, you would see that the fetus's skin is reddish in color, wrinkled and veins are visible through translucent skin. The finger and toe prints are visible. In this stage, the eyelids begin to part and the eyes open.The fetus responds to sounds by moving or increasing the pulse. You may notice jerking motions if the fetus hiccup by the end of the sixth month, the fetus is about 12 inches long and weighs about 2 pounds. -
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Month 3 (weeks 9 through 12)
the fetus is starting to explore a bit by doing things like opening and closing its fists and mouth.nails are beginning to develop and the external ears are formed. The beginnings of teeth are forming under the gums.The reproductive organs also develop.By the end of the third month,the fetus is fully formed. All the organs and limbs (extremities) are present and will continue to develop in order to become functional.The circulatory and urinary systems are also working and the liver produces bile -
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Month 5 (weeks 17 through 20)
Hair begins to grow on the head.The shoulders, back and temples are covered by a soft fine hair called lanugo.This hair protects the fetus and is usually shed at the end of your baby's first week of life.
The skin is covered with a whitish coating called vernix caseosa This "cheesy" substance is thought to protect fetal skin from the long exposure to the amniotic fluid.This coating is shed just before birth.By the end of the fifth month, its 10 inches long and weighs 1/2 to 1 pound -
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Month 9 (weeks 33 through 36)
During this stage, the fetus continues to grow and mature. The lungs are close to being fully developed at this point. The fetus has coordinated reflexes and can blink, close the eyes, turn the head, grasp firmly, and respond to sounds, light and touch. The fetus is about 17 to 19 inches long and weighs from 5 ½ pounds to 6 ½ pounds. -
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Month 7 (weeks 25 through 28)
The fetus continues to mature and develop reserves of body fat. At this point, hearing is fully developed. The fetus changes position frequently and responds to stimuli, including sound, pain and light. The amniotic fluid begins to diminish. If born prematurely, your baby would be likely to survive after the seventh month. At the end of the seventh month, the fetus is about 14 inches long and weighs from 2 to 4 pounds. -
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Third trimester
This is the final part of your pregnancy. You may be tempted to start the countdown till your due date and hope that it would come early, but each week of this final stage of development helps the fetus prepare for birth. Throughout the third trimester, the fetus gains weight quickly, adding body fat that will help after birth. -
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Month 8 (weeks 29 through 32)
The fetus continues to mature and develop reserves of body fat. You may notice more kicking. The brain developing rapidly at this time, and the fetus can see and hear. Most internal systems are well developed, but the lungs may still be immature. The fetus is about 18 inches long and weighs as much as 5 pounds. -
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Month 10 (Weeks 37 through 40)
In this final month, you could go into labor at any time. You may notice that less movement because space is tight. At this point, The fetus's position may have changed to prepare for birth. Ideally, it's head down in your uterus. You may feel very uncomfortable in this final stretch of time as the fetus drops down into your pelvis and prepares for birth. Your baby is ready to meet the world at this point. They are about 18 to 20 inches long and weigh about 7 pounds. -
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Month 4 (weeks 13 through 16)
The fetal heartbeat may now be audible through an instrument called a doppler. Eyelids, eyebrows, eyelashes, nails and hair are formed. Teeth and bones become denser. The fetus can even suck his or her thumb, yawn, stretch and make faces The nervous system is starting to function. The reproductive organs and genitalia are now fully developed, and your doctor can see on ultrasound if the fetus will be designated male or female at birth 6 inches long and weighs about 4 ounces. -
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Month 1 (weeks 1 through 4)
The placenta is a round, flat organ that transfers nutrients from the mother to the fetus, and transfers wastes from the fetus In these first few weeks, a primitive face will take form with large dark circles for eyes. The mouth, lower jaw and throat are developing. Blood cells are taking shape, and circulation will begin. The tiny "heart" tube will beat 65 times a minute by the end of the fourth week.By the end of the first month, the fetus is about 1/4 inch long,smaller than a grain of rice. -
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Month 2 (weeks 5 through 8)
Each ear begins as a little fold of skin at the side of the head. Tiny buds that eventually grow into arms and legs are forming. Fingers, toes and eyes are also forming.The neural tube (brain, spinal cord and other neural tissue of the central nervous system) is well formed now.The digestive tract and sensory organs begin to develop too.Bone starts to replace cartilage.At about 6 weeks, a heartbeat can usually be detected.the fetus is about 1 inch long and weighs about 1/30 of an ounce -
pregnancy starting
The start of pregnancy is actually the first day of your last menstrual period. This is called the gestational age, or menstrual age. It’s about two weeks ahead of when conception actually occurs. Though it may seem strange, the date of the first day of your last period will be an important date when determining your due date. Your healthcare provider will ask you about this date and will use it to figure out how far along you are in your pregnancy.