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Conception
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Conception
The sperm is making a journey to the ovaries to match with an ovum/egg. -
1 Month
The embryo's heart, brain, and spinal chord is developing quickly. The heart begins beating at the end of the month. -
2 Months
The arms and legs are becoming more defined, and color forms in the eyes and eyelids. The head is larger than everything else, and the brain is growing. -
3 Months
The embryo has now grown into a fetus. The fetus moves often but cannot be felt. Its bones are growing, its kidneys are functioning, and its fingerprints are developing. -
4 Months
The fetus forms fingernails and develops air passage but does not use it yet. Its umbilical chord is growing and gives the fetus blood and nutrients. -
5 Months
Hair appears, the lungs receive blood, and body hair and skin protective coat appears. -
6 Months
The fetus is very active at this point, and they can hear sounds. -
7 Months
The fetus gains weight and length quickly. The bones are soft, flexible, and developing. The lungs can support the baby. -
8 Months
The fetus is developing just the same as in month 7 and will continue to grow faster. All of it's lungs and kidneys etc. are mostly fully functioning. -
9 Months
The fetus moves into the birthing position with it's head down, nose to mom's back-bone.
