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Size: the size of a pin head
.Critical stage for the brain and spinal cord to start to develop.
.Organs and circulatory system begin to form, and the heart begins to beat. -
Size: about 1/4 in (6 mm)
The face, eyes, ears and limbs start to form.
Bones are taking place to form the body -
Size: about 1 in (25 mm)
Nostrils, mouth lips and the eyelids form.
The teeth are forming.
Fingers and toes almost complete
All organs presents but still immature. -
Size: about 3 in. (7.6 cm)
weighs 1 ounce (28 g)
.Can suck it's thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around.
.Facial features becomes clearer. -
Size: about 6 1/2 - 7 in. (16-18 cm) Weighs about 4-5 ounces.
. Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear.
.Teeth continue to develop.
.Organs are maturing.
.Becomes more active. -
Size: about 8-10 in., weighs about 8-12 ounces.
. Fat deposits under skin, but fetus appears wrinkled.
.Breathing movements begin. -
Size: about 10-12 in. , weighs about 1 1/2 -2 lbs
.Has period of activity followed by periods or rest and quiet. -
Size: about 14- 16 in., weighs about 2 1/2 - 3 lbs.
.Rapid weight gain continues.
.May react to loud noises with reflex jerking actions.
.Moves into a head-down position -
Size: about 17-18 in., weighs about 5-6 lbs.
.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 -
