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Month 1
the size at two weeks is the size of an pin head. The egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. Its the Critical Stage for the brain and spinal cord development. The internal organs and circulatory system began to form and the Heart begins to beat. -
Month 2
The size is about 1/4 inches (6 mm) long as month begins. Face, eyes, ears and limbs take shape. The bones begin to form.10 -
Month 3
The size is about 1 inch (25 mm) long as month begins.
Nostrils, mouth, lips, and eyelids start to form. 20 baby teeth appear. Fingers and toes almost complete. All organs present but still immature. -
Month 4
The size is 3 inches long, weighs 1 ounce as month begins. Can now suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around. Facial features become clearer. -
Month 5
the size is about 6 1/2 -7 inches long weighs about 4-5 ounces as month begins. Hair , eyelashes, and eyebrows appear. Teeth continue to develop. Organs are maturing. Becomes more active. -
Month 6
the size is about 8 inches long, weighs about 8-12 ounces as mouth begins. Fat deposits under the skin, but fetus appears wrinkled. Breathing movements begin. -
Month 7
the size is about 10-12 inches long, weighs about 1 1/2-2 pounds as month begins. Has periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet. -
Month 8
14-16 inches long , weighs about 2 1/2-3 pounds as month begins. Rapid weight gain continues. May react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action. moves into a head-down position. -
Month 9
17-18 inches long, weighs about 5-6 pounds as month begins. Weight gain continues. Skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue. Movements decrease as the fetus has less room to move around. Acquires disease-fighting antibodies from the mother's blood. Descends into pelvis, ready for birth.