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The Germinal Is Forming . -
1st Month 4 Weeks
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Prenantal Development
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2nd Month
The arm buds and then the leg buds quickly develop into limb segments and two weeks later the hands and spatula-shaped feet arise at the limb extremities. Later on, i.e. during the second half of this month, the fingers separate and acquire a tapered aspect while the limbs continue to grow longer. The knee, ankle, elbow and wrist joints also form. The head, which is more prominent than the body at the beginning of the Second Month, continues to grow. The large protruding forehead takes up half -
3rd Month
During the third month of your pregnancy, your baby’s bones begin to ossify or harden. Your baby is already moving spontaneously, but you usually can’t feel these movements for awhile yet. Your baby’s eyes are large and open. Eyelids will form later. External ears have formed. -
4th Month
evelopment of Baby Size 3 inches long, weighs 1 ounce as month begins Can suck thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around Facial features become clearer (Fetus is avocado size) Changes in Mother Appetite increases Most unpleasantness of early pregnancy, such as morning sickness, usually gone Abdomen continues to grow slowly -
5th Month
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6th Month
At 25 weeks, your baby weighs nearly 660g and measures about 35cm from crown to heel. He's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. At 26 weeks, fetal brain scans show response to touch. If you shine a light on your belly, your baby will turn his head, which means his optic nerve is working. Your baby also continues to take small breaths, getting plenty of practice for when he's born. It's all preparation for when he takes that first gulp of air. Your baby is growing fast, -
7th Month
As you enter your 7th month of pregnancy at week 26, your baby's lungs are growing stronger and getting ready to breathe. You may notice that your baby responds to the sound of your or your partner's voice. You may also notice that your baby does less turning and twisting and more squirming or jerking. Jerking often means that your baby has the hiccups. Hiccups are perfectly normal and are only temporary. You may want to think about attending a childbirth preparation class. This is also a good -
8th Month
n this period you should make sure to get as much rest as you can, since you won’t be resting too much after the baby arrives. This is something that you should remind yourself of when you are feeling impatient about giving birth. Just keep in mind to take care of yourself and this way you can take care of the baby as well. Go on having a healthy nutrition and also a healthy amount of exercise. -
9th Month
As you start your ninth month and look down at your burgeoning belly, you might notice a passing leg or arm poke out or punch you. But sometimes, you might sense a quietness that makes you wonder just what is going on inside. Usually the peak of baby movement activity takes place at 28 weeks. It may slow down a little as you get closer to your due date, simply because the baby has a very limited amount of space to move around, now that he is so big! Sometimes women are asked to keep a record of
