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Conception happens when the sperm fertilizes the egg
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In the first trimester fetal development begins soon after conception. The sperm and egg unite, it goes into the uterus, the nueral tube closes.
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The period of the zygote happens after the female egg is fertilized and makes one single-celled organism. This period lasts two weekes
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Occurs between week 3 and week 8. A mass of cells becomes a distinct human being
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During the first month the heart and primitive circulatory system start to form
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Baby's heart starts to beat
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The period of the fetus lasts from the ninth week of pregnancy to up until brith.
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Babies eyes and ears start to take shape
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In the second trimester you will find out your baby's sex and feel your baby move. Maybe even hear his or her heartbeat when you go to a check up at the doctors.
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During the fourth month you can determine your baby's gender
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Your babies hair begins to form
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Your baby's eyes open during the 6th month of pregnancy
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Fetal development continues during the third trimester. The baby will open his or her eyes, gain more weight, and prepare for delivery.
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Babies hearing is fully developed
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Baby starts kicking more often
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When the baby is born
