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Stages of Pregnancy

By kjohnson13

  • Conception

    Conception
    Babycenter The sperm fertilizes the ovum.

  • One Month

    One Month
    Babycenter Your baby is an embryo consisting of two layers of cells from which all her organs and body parts will develop.

  • Cleft Lip

    Cleft Lip
    Cleft Lip and Cleft PalateCleft Lip and Cleft Palate Cleft lip is an opening in the lip and when the tissue that is available does not join together properly. The causes is unknown, most scientists say it could be a combination of genetic or environmental factors.A way to fix it would be surgically .

  • Two Months

    Two Months
    Babycenter The baby is about the size of a kidney bean and is constantly moving. The baby also has slightly webbed fingers.

  • Three Months

    Three Months
    Babycenter The baby is about 3 inches long and weighs nearly an ounce. The tiny little fingerprints are now in place also.

  • Four Months

    Four Months
    Babycenter The baby is about 5 inches long and weighs about 5 ounces. The skeleton is starting to harden from rubbery cartilage to bone.

  • Club Foot

    Club Foot
    Clubfoot OrthoinfoClubfoot- Orthoinfo Doctors still are not sure how this is caused. The foot is turned to the side and may even appear that the top of the foot is where the bottom should be. This can be treated with nonsurgical or surgical treatment. If not treated it can lead to problems in the future.

  • Five Months

    Five Months
    Babycenter Eyebrows and eyelids are now in place. The baby would be more than 10 inches long if you stretched her legs out.

  • Six Months

    Six Months
    Babycenter The baby weighs about a pound in a half. The wrinkled skin is starting to smooth out.

  • Seven Months

    Seven Months
    Babycenter The baby weighs about 3 pounds and is more than 15 inches long. The baby can now open and close its eyes.

  • Eight Months

    Eight Months
    Babycenter The baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds. The baby is more round looking and the lungs are well developed.

  • Nine Months

    Nine Months
    Babycenter The baby is almost 19in long and weighs around 7 pounds.

  • Down Syndrome

    Down Syndrome
    pictureDown Syndrome This is when someone has 47 chromosomes instead of 46.Common physical signs include decreased muscle tone at birth, excess skin at the nape of the neck, and a flattened nose.There is no specific treatment for down syndrome.

  • Aglossia

    Aglossia
    pictureAglossia This is a rare birth defect where the tongue is missing or underdeveloped. Some symptoms would be missing tongue,
    feeding problems,breathing problems, speech problems, and swallowing problems. Orthodontic treatment is the best, but may need some other therapy for speech.

  • Autism

    Autism
    pictureAutism Autism is a physical condition linked to abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain. The exact causes of these abnormalities remain unknown. To treat it sometimes one can get a vaccine. Some symtoms are when they have behavior, communication, and sensory problems.