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Month 1
- The baby’s face and neck will start to form
- The lungs, liver, and stomach start to develop
- The heart and blood vessels continue to develop
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Month 2
- The eyelids and ears are forming, and the tip of the nose is noticeable.
- The fingers and toes grow longer and more distinct.
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Month 3
- The baby’s nails start to develop
- It forms a recognizable shape
- Most of the organs and tissues are developed
- It’s eyes are almost fully developed.
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Month 4
- Developing reflexes, such as sucking and swallowing, and it can maybe suck it’s thumb.
- It’s tooth buds are forming.
- Fingers and toes are well defined. *The gender if identifiable.
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Month 5
*Baby is about 8 to 10 inches long.
*It weigh about 1 pound .
*Child begins to grow hair on head .
* The mother will start to feel fetal movement. -
Month 6
- Eyelids begin to part and eyes open sometimes for short periods of time.
- Skin is covered with protective coating called vernix.
- Baby is able to hiccup.
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Month 7
- Taste buds have developed. *Fat layers are forming.
- Organs are maturing. *Skin is still wrinkled and red.If born at this time, the baby will be considered premature and require special care.
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Month 8
- Baby is 16-1/2 to 18 inches long.
- Weight is about 4 to 6 pounds.
- Overall growth is rapid this month.
- Tremendous brain growth occurs at this time.
- Most body organs are now developed, except for the lungs.
- Movements or “kicks” are strong enough to be visible from the outside.
- Kidneys are mature.
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Month 9
- The baby will have thicker hair.
- The baby's bones will be more developed, but still not fully developed.
- The baby's fingernails are longer.
