Fetal Development

By ks4503
  • Month 1

    Month 1

    -size its head is about the size of a pinhead.
    -egg attach to the lining of the uterus.
    -the heart begins to beat.
  • Month 2

    Month 2

    -size (6 mm)
    -face, eyes,lips and eyelids form
    -bones begin to form
  • Month 3

    Month 3

    -about 1 inch
    -buds for all 20 baby teeth appear
    -all organs present but not still mature
  • Month 4

    Month 4

    • size about 3 inches
    • can suck its own thumb
    • has defined facial features
  • Month 5

    Month 5

    • size about 7 inches
    • teeth continue to develop
    • becomes more active
  • Month 6

    Month 6

    • size about 8-10 inches
    • fat deposits under skin
    • breathing movements began
  • Month 7

    Month 7

    • size about 10- 12 inches
    • About 2 pounds
    • has periods of rest and activity
  • Month 8

    Month 8

    • size about 14-6 inches
    • rapid weight gain continues
    • moves into a head down postion
  • Month 9

    Month 9

    • begans to get ready for birth
    • assumes the fetal position
    • weighs about 5-7 lbs