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Your last menstrual cycle has just ended and your body is getting ready for ovulation.
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Ovulation occurs. The sperm and the egg join in the fallopian tube and fertilization occurs.
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When the egg meets the sperm, it travels from your fallopian tube down to your womb. The fertilized egg begins dividing. You probably will not know you are pregnant until after a few weeks.
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An embryo has developed and is about the size of a poppy seed.
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Organs begin to develop. The heart, brain, blood vessels, and spinal cord develop.
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The embryo is in a C-shaped position. The heart begins to pump blood.
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The brain, face, and hands quickly begin to form. The head is 1/3 the size of an entire embryo.
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The body of the embryo begins to straighten. Also, brainwave activity starts to occur.
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As the body begins to develop, the legs begin to move. The hands of the embryo begin to touch the face.
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The embryo is now called a fetus. Breathing movements begin to occur.
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Almost all of the organs are developed and functioning. The genitals take on the form of either a male or female.
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The baby progressively develops and can weigh as much as half an ounce. The baby's face begins to look more human.
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The baby is 2 1/2 to 3 inches long. The fetus begins to produce and excrete urine.
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The fetus' liver begins to secrete bile. The pancreas produces insulin.
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The nose and lips are formed. it is about 5 inches in length and weighs 2 ounces.
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The baby's bones are hardening which means you will begin to feel fetal movement. The baby weighs about 2.8 ounces.
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The baby keeps developing rapidly. It is about as wide as the size of your palm.
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As the fetus develops, it may change positions frequently. The fetus begins to hear sounds in your body.
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The baby continues to grow. It is 8 1/2 ounces and about 6 inches long.
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A substance called vernix caseosa protects the fetus' skin from the aqueous environment. The sweat glands begin to form.
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The baby starts to put on weight by drinking an amniotic fluid for hydration and nutrition. The baby's eyelids are still closed.
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As the baby enters the 5 months of existence, the fetus' organs are becoming more functional. Blood is traveling through the umbilical cord.
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The fetus is about 11 1/2 inches long and weighs about 1 pound. The body proportions are similar to a newborn's.
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The baby starts to develop real hair on the head. Some babies may now kick in responce to sounds.
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Your baby is about the size of a small bag of sugar. It can touch and hold its feet.
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The baby's hearing system if completely formed! It will become very sensitive to sounds.
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The baby is about the size of a small pot roast. It weighs two pounds and is 14 to 15 inches long.
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The fetus' bones are still very soft but are almost fully developed. The fetus can taste and smell.
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It is believed that babies can dream at around this time! The fetus is developing eyelashes and adding fat.
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The baby's brain continues to develop at a rapid pace. Its eyes are able to tract light.
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The baby will start to run out of room as it gains weight. You should feel about 10 kicks an hour. It weighs 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 pounds.
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All five senses are developed. It is about 17 inches long and weighs 4 pounds.
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It is likely that the baby has moved to a head-down position. Your baby is in the process of receiving your antibodies.
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The baby is about 18 inches and weighs 5 pounds. It can blink and open its eyes.
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The baby is becoming ready for birth! The nervous system and immune system are still maturing.
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Your baby still has one month left to go! It is 20 1/2 inches and 6 pounds.
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The baby's intestines are building up meconium. The fetus will start to move into delivery position.
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The baby is fully developed. It is 21 1/2 inches long and weighs 7 1/2 pounds.
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Your baby is ready to be born! However, it is still growing hair and adding weight.
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The baby is fully formed and ready to be born!
