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Ovulation
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Conception
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Month 1
Size - poppy seed
Development: the heart begins to beat and critical development for brain and spinal cord. -
Month 2
Size- Kidney bean
length- 1/4 inch
Development- face, eyes, ears, and limbs take shape, and bones begin to form. -
Month 3
Size: lime
length: about 1 inch
Development- buds for all 20 baby teeth appear and the nostrils, mouth, lips, and eyelids form -
Month 4
Size - Avocado
Length- 3 inches
Weight- 1 ounce
Development: facial features become clearer. -
Month 5
Size: banana
Length: about 6 1/2 - 7 inches
Weight: 4-5 ounces
Development: becomes more active and hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear. -
Month 6
Size: ear of corn
Length: about 8-10 inches
Weight: 8-12 ounces
Development: fat deposits under the skin and breathing movements begin. -
Month 7
Size: a large eggplant
Length: about 10-12 inches
Weight: 1 1/2 - 2 pounds
Development: has periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet. -
Month 8
Size: large jicama
Length: 14-16 inches
Weight: 2 1/2 - 3 pounds
Development: may react to noises with a reflex jerking action and moves into the head- down position. -
Month 9
Size: a head of Romaine Lettuce
Length:about 17-18 inches
Weight:5-6 pounds
Development:skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue and movements decrease as the fetus has less room to move around.
