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First Month
The embryo is developing quickly. The heart, brain, spinal cord, lungs, face, arms, legs, ears and eyes are in progress. -
First Month
The embryo is about 1/2 inch long. By the end of this month the heart will begin beating. -
Second Month
Arms and legs are becoming longer and more shapely. Eyes take on color and eyelids form. The brain is growing and directing the baby's movements. -
Second Month
Brain is rapidly developing and controls movement. Other organs begin working, such as the liver and stomach. -
Third Month
Now called a fetus. The fetus moves often, but the mother cannot feel it. Bones are growing. Kidneys begin their work. Fetus now has fingerprints. -
Third Month
All organs are present and working but are still immature. The fingers and toes take shape. -
Fourth Month
Fingernails begin to appear. The umbilical cord is growing and is carrying blood and nourishment to the fetus. The fetus is developing air passages, but they are not yet in use. -
Fifth Month
Hair begins to grow on eyebrows, eyelashes, and scalps. Lungs begin to recieve an ample blood supply. Lanugo (soft body hair) and vernix caseosa (protective coating) protect the baby's skin from amniotic fluid. -
Sixth Month
The fetus is very active. Some of the activities include stretching, kicking, sucking the thumb, and opening and closing the eyes. The fetus can hear sounds. -
Sixth Month
The fetus is 8-12 inches long and weighs 12-18 ounces. All organs are maturing. The fetus can hear breathing sounds and movement. -
Seventh Month
Fetus is gaining weight and lenght rapidly. Soft and flexible bones are developing. -
Eight Month
Lungs are now able to support the baby outside of the womb. -
Ninth Month
The baby will move into birth position with it's head down and the baby's nose towards the mothers backbone,
