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Fetal Development By: Jamesha Munford

  • Conception

    Conception
    Fertilization happens when the sperm meets egg.
  • 4 Weeks

    4 Weeks
    (Embryo) The baby is now developing the structures that will eventually form his face and neck. The heart and blood vessels will continue to develop Lungs, stomach, and liver start to develop. Pregnancy test will show positive
  • 8 Weeks

    8 Weeks
    About half and inch in size, Eyelids and ears are starting to form. The tip of the nose and the arms and legs are well formed. The fingers and toes grow longer and more noticeable
  • 12 Weeks

    12 Weeks
    Two inches, Starting to make movements. The sex organs should be more noticeable
  • 16 Weeks

    16 Weeks
    Is about 4.3 to 4.6 inches and weighs about 3.5 ounces. Feel the uterus below the belly button. Eyes can now blink and the heart and blood vessels are fully formed.
  • 20 Weeks

    20 Weeks
    10 ounces and somewhat over more than 6 inches long. Uterus should be at the level of your belly button. He or She can suck a thumb, yawn, stretch, and make faces.
  • 24 Weeks

    24 Weeks
    1.4 pounds, Is able to responds to sounds by moving or increasing his pulse. Inner ear fully develop. Notice motions
  • 28 Weeks

    28 Weeks
    About 2 pounds and 6 ounces, Starts to change positions often. Premature birth survival rate higher
  • 32 Weeks

    32 Weeks
    Is about 4 pounds and moving around. Baby skin has fewer wrinkles, the fat starts to form under the skin. Between now and delivery, the baby starts to gain up to half his birth weight.
  • 36 Weeks

    36 Weeks
    Baby is consider "Term" meaning The brain has been developing quickly. The lungs are almost fully developed. The head is usually now positioned down into the pelvis by this time
  • End of 40 Weeks

    End of 40 Weeks
    Mom to be has marked her due date. Baby is Finally Born!!Sometimes may have to induce labor if pass 40 weeks.