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Month 1 of Development
-embryo is about 1/2' long.
-nervous sytem including the brain and spinal cord are forming
-the heart, lungs, and limbs are beginning to form.
-by the end of this month, the heart will begin to beat. -
Month 2 of Development
-brain is rapidly developing and controls movement.
-arms and legs are growing and taking shape.
-other organs begin to work, such as the liver and the stomach.
-detail on the face begins to happen. -
Month 3 of Development
-fetal stage begins.
-all organs are present and working but still immature.
-kidneys start functioning.
-fingers and toes take shape.
-fetus is active but movements are not likely apparent to mother. -
Month 6 of Development
-the fetus is 8-12 inches long and weight 12-18 ounces.
-all organs are maturing.
-the fetus can hear sounds and breathing movements can occur.
-fetus develops fat under the skin. -
Month 9 of Development
-fetus continues to grow.
-movements will decrease as fetus has less room to move in the uterus.
-fetus will move into the final position to prepare for birth.
