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The embryo is developing quickly. The heart, brain, spinal cord, lungs, face, arms, legs, ears and eyes are in progress.
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The embryo is about 1/2 inch long. By the end of this month the heart will begin beating.
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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.
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Brain is rapidly developing and controls movement. Other organs begin working, such as the liver and stomach.
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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.
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All organs are present and working but are still immature. The fingers and toes take shape.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The fetus is 8-12 inches long and weighs 12-18 ounces. All organs are maturing. The fetus can hear breathing sounds and movement.
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Fetus is gaining weight and lenght rapidly. Soft and flexible bones are developing.
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Lungs are now able to support the baby outside of the womb.
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The baby will move into birth position with it's head down and the baby's nose towards the mothers backbone,
