prenatal development

By calista1

  • conception 0 weeks

    when you decide to have sexual intercourse and the sperm gets inside

  • 1-4 weeks

    the sperm enters the egg and exchanges genetic material and you now have a ball of cells and you can start feeling morning sickness if so take a test if your not sure you are pregnant

  • 4-8 weeks

    The beginnings of your baby's arms and legs are forming, and your baby's heart can be seen visibly beating on some types of ultrasound scans. Your baby is still tiny, measuring just 10mm, however, the nervous system and brain are growing quickly and the eyes and ears are developing

  • 8-12 weeks

    bones in your baby's face have formed and their ears are starting to develop. Your baby's eyes are developing but are covered by their eyelids, which won't open for a few months yet

  • 12-16 weeks

    baby has begun to grow hair and eye lashes. Your baby will have a fine, downy hair over their body called lanugo, it acts to protect your baby's skin and body and keep them warm in the womb

  • 16-20 weeks

    big enough to hold in the palm of your hand. Although your baby's eyes are still closed, their face is fully formed and they are starting to grow eyelashes and eyebrows. Your baby will have their own unique fingerprints and their fingernails will be growing

  • 20-24 weeks

    halfway through your pregnancy! Your pregnancy might be starting to feel much more real as you are well into the second trimester. You may also feel like you are connecting with your baby as their movements become stronger

  • 24-28 weeks

    heir main weight gain is due to their developing bones and muscles as well as starting to lay down fat for protection.they also are dreaming and moving alot

  • 28-32 weeks

    baby's brain and vision are developing very quickly now. The bones are fully formed, but still soft and flexible for delivery. Little fingernails and toenails are growing, lungs are maturing, and the nervous system is almost complete.

  • 32 to 36 weeks

    now about 4.7 pounds and about 16.8 inches long. This week, many babies have moved themselves into the correct “head-down” position for delivery indicating baby is getting ready for birth. More developments this week: Adrenal glands

  • 36-40

    your uterus is toning itself ready for labour and birth. In the days leading up to labour, your cervix will also be thinning down and softening, in readiness to dilate for labour and birth.