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Fertilization/conception
The male and female reproductive cells unite. -
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full fertilization will take place at the end of this week.
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The egg goes through cell division and moves fromthe fallopian tube to the uterus.
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The amnion and yolk sac are developing.
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A bulge in the center of the embryo will develop into your baby's heart.
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The baby's brain and nervous system are developing.
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The umbillical cord has formed.
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The baby's toes and fingers are just beginning to form this week.
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Your baby may begin moving this week.
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All vital organs have been formed.
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The baby is grwoing rapidly. Facial development continues as the ears are almost in their final position.
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The baby's brain continues to develop, as well as fingernails and toenails. After swallowing amniotic fluid your baby will be able to pass it as urine.
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This in the beginning of the second trimester. The placenta has developed and is providing oxygen, nutrients, and waste disposal.
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Some fine hairs have developed on the baby's face. The baby's genitals have fully developed, though they still may be difficult to detect on an ultrasound.
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The baby's skeletal systems continues to develop, as well as muscles. The baby is making lots of movements.
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The baby can now hold its head erect, and make numerous facial expressions.
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The placenta is growing to accomodate the baby. It now has thousands of blood vessels.
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The baby will begin to be able to hear. The baby's bones beginto ossify, or get harder.
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The baby is covered with a white, waxy substance called vernix caseosa.
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Halfway mark! the baby is now almost a pound. The growth of the baby is putting pressure of your lungs, stomach, kidneys, and bladder.
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The amniotic fluid is starting to serve a new purpose. The baby's intestines have developed and is now able to digest small amounts of sugar.
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The baby is developing taste buds. The baby can also now feel touch.
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The baby will now weigh over a pound. The baby will also begin to move with more force.
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The baby's lungs are developing sufactant, which is a substance taht keeps the air in the sacs in our lungs from collapsing and sticking together.
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Your baby can finally hear your voice! There is more fetal movement when you are more sedentary.
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Your baby's eyes will open and begin to blink. The baby is weighing just under two pounds.
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By this time your baby looks similar to the way that he or she will look like at birth. The baby is a lot smaller and thinner than it will be at birth. Even if you have your baby now it still has a good chance at survival.
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The baby now weighs a little over two pounds. The baby is rapidly adding layers of fat.
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The baby is very active. There should be at least twn movements within two hours. If your baby moves less than this, talk to your doctor.
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The baby is now three pounds. Your baby will start mimicing breathing movements. The baby may even get the hiccups, which you would feel as twitches in your uterus.
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Your baby is urinating several cups of urine a day. The baby is also swallowing amniotic fluid, which will be completely replaced.
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The final touches are being placed on your baby. It is now about four pounds.
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Your baby can now listen, feel and somewhat see. The baby is sleeing a lot, just as a newborn would.
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The baby has moved into position for delivery.
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The baby is now five pounds! During this week the baby will begin its most rapid weight gain adding eight to twelve ounces a week.
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The baby is now almost six pounds.
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The baby has developed enough coordination to grasp with the fingers. The baby is continuing to gain weight.
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The baby is about six pounds. It is still gaining fat, but not as quickly.
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Your body has been supplying antibodies thorough the placenta that will help the baby's immune system fight infection for the first 6-12 months.
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The baby will be here soon! Only 5% of women deliver on their estimated due dates. You may even expereince false labor.
