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The 1st Month
In the first month the egg attaches to lining of uterus, internal organs begin to form, the brain and spinal cord begin to develop, and the heart begins to beat. -
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Pregnancy
A timeline over the 9 months of fetal development and pregnancy. -
The 2nd Month
In the 2nd month of pregnancy the face, eyes, ears, and limbs start to take shape, bones begin to form, and the size of the fetus is a little more than an inch long. -
The 3rd Month
Nostrils, mouth, lips, and eye lids will form in the 3rd month of your pregnancy, buds for all 20 of your baby teeth will appear, fingers and toes will almost be complete, and all organs are presented but they're still immature. -
The 4th Month
The fetus will weigh about 1 ounce, he or she can suck its thumb, swallow, hick up, and show a little movement, and the features of the face become more clearer. -
The 5th Month
Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows will appear, the teeth continue to develop, organs start maturing, and the fetus will become more active. -
The 6th Month
The fetus is 8-10 inches long, fat deposits under skin but the fetus appears wrinkled, and breathing movements begin. -
The 7th Month
10-12 inches long, weighs as much as 2 pounds, and the fetus will start having periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet. -
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
A gap in the upper lip or palate (the roof of the mouth) that causes problems with eating, swallowing, speech, and appearance. May be caused by hereditary, environmental factors, or both. Conditions are apparent at birth. Often detectable by ultrasound before birth. Treatment: Surgery corrects that gap and helps eliminate problems associated with it. -
The 8th Month
Rapid weight gain continues, the fetus may react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action, and the fetus will move into a head down position. -
The Last Month 9!!!
Weighs about 5-6 pounds and weight gain will continue, 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, and the fetus descends into pelvis, getting ready for birth -
Cerebral Palsy
A general term for a variety of problems of the motor system. Symptoms can include lack of coordination, stiffness, difficulty with speech, and paralysis. Causes vary but include damage to the brain, before, during, or shortly after birth. Motor skills are typically slow to develop during the first year of life. Treatment: Damage caused to the brain is irreversible. Physical and speech therapy, surgery, and medication can often lessen the effects. -
Cystic Fibrosis
Affects respiratory and digestive systems. Many with CF die before adulthood, although treatment now allows sufferers to live longer. Caused by inheriting defective recessive genes from both parents. Most commonly affects Caucasians. Blood tests can identify carriers of the gene. Sweat tests can diagnose an affected child. Treatment: No known cure. Special diets, lung exercises, therapies, and medication can treat symptoms. -
Down Syndrome
A group of problems that may include mental retardation; heart, blood, and digestive system difficulties; and poor muscle tone. The presence of an extra chromosome 21. Can be detected in a fetus by by amniocentesis or chronic villi sampling, or after birth with a blood test. Treatment: No known cure. Treatment includes therapy, special educational assistance, and in some cases corrective surgery. -
Muscular Dystrophy
There are many different types; all involve a progressive weakness and shrinking of the muscles. Most common form begins between the ages of 2 and 6. Most types are hereditary. Most common form is transmitted by female carriers of the gene but affects only males. Recognizable once symptoms occur. Genetic counseling can identify carriers. Treatment: No known cure. Physical therapy can minimize the disabilities.
