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Month 1
The embryo is about 1/2' long
The nervous system including the brain and spinal cord are forming
The heart , lungs, and limbs are begininng to form
By thee end of this month , the heart will begin to beat -
Month 02
Brain is rapidly developing and controls movment
Arms and legs are growing and taking shape
Other organs begin to work , such as liver and the stomach
Detail on the face begins to happen -
Month 03
Fetal stage begins
All orans are present and working but still immature
Kidneys are start functioning
Fingers and toes take shape
Fetus is active but movements are not likely apparent to mother -
Month 06
The fetus is 8-12 inches long and weighs 12-18 ounces
All organs are maturing
The fetus can hear sounds and breathing movements can occur
Fetus develops fat under the skin. -
Month 09
Fetus continues to grow and develop
Movements will decrease as fetus has less room to move in the uterus
Fetus will move into the final position to prepare for birth
