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Conception
An egg is released
it moves through the Fallopian tube
the sperm travels through the uterus up into the Fallopian tube to meet the egg
If fertilization happens the egg with then move to the uterus
if it connects to the wall then conception takes place -
Month 1 -after conception
The first stage of development begins in the first two weeks
The baby is now called a zygote
The zygote begins to draw nourishment from the mother
The cells start division
only the size of a pin head
All organs begin to form
Heart begins beating -
Month 2
About 1/4 an inch long at the beginning of this month
face eyes ears and limbs take shape
bones begin to form
Mother
breasts begin to swell
pressure on bladder
possible nausea
fatigue -
Month 3
about 1 inch long
nostrils mouth lips teeth and eyelids form
fingers and toes almost complete
all organs are present but immature
Mother
breasts become firmer and fuller may ache
nausea fatigue and frequent urination
abdomen becomes larger
uterus size of an orange
weight gain of total 2-4 pounds -
Month 4
3 inches long 1 ounce
can suck its thumb , swallow hiccup and move
facial features become clearer
Mother
belly continues to grow
most discomforts are gone
bigger appetite -
Month 5
7 inches bout 4-5 ounces
hair eyelashes and eyebrows appear
teeth continue to develop
organs are maturing
more active
Mother
noticeable growth
slight fetal movements felt
affects posture -
Month 6
10 inches 8-12 ounces
fat deposits under skin appears wrinkled
breathing movements begin
Mother
fetal movements noticeable
weight gain of about 10 pounds -
Month 7
1 1/2 pounds 16 inches
rest and quiet
play time
Mother
posture -
Month 8
2 1/2 pounds
weight gain
reactions to noises and reflex actions
moves into head down position
Mother
discomfort increases
back leg cramps
shortness of breath and fatigue
fetal kicks disturb mothers rest
gain of around 20 pounds -
Month 9
18 inches around 6 pounds
weight gain continues until week before birth
skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue
movements decrease because of lack of space
acquires disease fighting antibodies from mothers blood
descends into pelvis ready for birth
Mother
lightening felt as fetus drops into the pelvis
breathing becomes easier
discomforts still occur
false labor pains may happen
gain of around 35 pounds
