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Pregnancy Time Line
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Month 1
At two weeks= size of a pin head
Egg attaches to lining of uterus
Critical for brain and spinal development -
Month 2
Size= about 1/4th in. at the beginning of the month
Face, eyes, ear, and limbs begin to take shape
Bones begin to form -
Month 3
size= about 1in.
Nostrils, mouth, lips, and eyelids form
Fingers & toes are almost complete
All organs are present but still immature -
Month 4
size= about 3 in.
Weight= 1 ounce
can suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move
facial features become clearer -
Month 5
size= about 6.5-7in.
weight= 4-5 ounces
Teeth continue to develop
Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear
becomes more active -
Month 6
size= 8-10 in.
weight= 8-12 ounces
fat deposits under skin, but fetus appear wrinkled
breathing movements begin -
Month 7
size=10-12 in.
weight=1.5-2 pounds
periods of activeness and periods of rest -
Month 8
size=14-16 in.
weight= 2.5-3 pounds
rapid weight gain
may react to loud noises
moves to fetal position -
Month 9
size=17-18 in.
weight= 5-6 pounds
weight gain continues
movement decrease because of the baby's size
acquires disease-fighting antibodies
descends into pelvis for BIRTH -
Birth Defects
Down Syndrome: genetic disorder in which there are 3 of the 21st chromosome (also called Trisomy 21)
Congenital Heart Defect: structure heart problem that is present at birth (can usually be fixed with open heart surgery)
Cleft Lip: when the lip has a separation from not developing correctly (corrective surgery can occur)
Cerebral Palsy : a disorder that affect physical and cognitive functioning
Autism: birth defect that affect mental and physical function -
Sources
https://www.babycentre.co.uk/9-months-pregnant
http://baby.healthguru.com/video/understanding-birth-defects
http://americanpregnancy.org/birth-defects/
file:///home/chronos/u-
de396075e095dc052ff151e540ab024fa90bd5b7/Downloads/The%20developing%20Child.pdf ****(this is the child developement text book)
http://prolifeunity.com/index.php/site/comments/human_development_in_utero/
