Baby in womb

Prenatal and Pregnancy Development

  • Month 6

    Month 6
    BABY:
    8-10 inches long.
    fat deposits under skin.
    breathing movements begin.
    MOM:
    can feel kicks, thumps, and bumps.
    can gain 10-12 pounds.
  • Month 1

    Month 1
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    The baby is a size of a pin head.
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  • Month 2

    Month 2
    BABY:
    bones start to form.
    Face, eyes, ears, and limbs take shape.
    About 1/4 inch long.
    MOM:
    breast begin to swell.
    have to pee alot.
    morning sickness.
    fatigue.
  • Month 3

    Month 3
    BABY:
    about 1 in ch long.
    nostrils, mouth, lips, teeth buds, and eyelids form.
    fingers and toes are almost complete.
    all organs are present.
    MOM:
    breast become firmer and fuller.
    abdomen become slightly larger.
    may gain 2-4 pounds.
  • Month 4

    Month 4
    BABY:
    about 3 inches long.
    can suck it's thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around.
    facial features become clearer.
    MOM:
    abdomen comtinues to slowly grow.
    morning sickness is usually gone.
    appetite increases.
  • Month 5

    Month 5
    BABY:
    about 6 1/2 inches long.
    hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear.
    teeth continue to develop.
    organs are maturing.
    becomes more active.
    MOM:
    stomach becomes big.
    slight fetal movements are felt.
    increased size may begin to affect posture.
  • Month 6

    Month 6
    BABY:
    about 8-10 inches long.
    fat deposits under skin, but fetus appears wrinkled.
    breathing movements begin.
    MOM:
    fetal movements can be felt.
    may gain 10-12 pounds.
  • Month 7

    Month 7
    BABY:
    about 10-12 inches long.
    periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet.
    MOM:
    increased size may affect posture.
  • Month 8

    Month 8
    BABY:
    about 14-16 inches long.
    gains weight rapidly.
    reacts to loud noises with a jerking action.
    moves into head-down position.
  • Month 9

    Month 9
    BABY:
    about 17-18 inches long.
    gains weight until week before birth.
    skin becomes smooth.
    movements decrease
    acquiers disease-fighting antibodies from the mother's blood.
    descends into pelvis, ready for birth.
    MOM:
    breathing becomes easier.
    discompfort may continue
    total weight gain of 25-35 pounds.
    false labor pains may be experienced.