Prenatal Development

  • Month 1

    Month 1
    The baby starts developing. And the face and neck are developing. The heart and blood vessels continue to develop. A home pregnancy test should show positive
  • Month 2

    Month 2
    Half an inch in size. Eyelids and ears are forming. The arms and legs are well formed and toes start growing.
  • Month 3

    Month 3
    Baby is measuring at about 2 inches and is making movements. The Dr. can hear the baby heart beat with special instruments.
  • Month 4

    Month 4
    The baby is now like 4 inches long. It weighs like 3 ounces. Babys eyes can blink and the blood vessels are formed.
  • Month 5

    Month 5
    The baby weighs about 10 ounces and is a little over 6 inches long.
  • Month 6

    Month 6
    It is now time to get an ultrasound. Doctor is going to make sure your placenta is healthy.
  • Month 7

    Month 7
    Baby is like 2lb. The mom may notice jerking motions.Baby may be able to sense being upside down in the womb.
  • Month 8

    Month 8
    Baby weighs about 4lbs. Layers of fat are starting to form. Mom starts to think about breast feeding
  • Month 9

    Month 9
    You are probably about to give birth. You are having your baby.
  • Conception

    Conception
    When a sperm meets an egg. At this moment the genetic makeup is complete including the sex of the baby.The placenta starts to form