Stages of Development

Month 1

May 5, 2000

The embryo is developing quickly. The heart, brain , spinal cord, lungs, face, arms, legs, ears, eyes, are in progress. The heart will begin beating at the end of the month

Month 2

Jun 8, 2000

Arms and legs are becoming longer and more shapely. eyes take on color and eyelids form. head is large and repesents approximately 1/2 the b ody. Brain is growing and directing the baby's movement.

3 Month

Jul 13, 2000

Now called a fetus. Fetus moves often, but cannot be felt by mother. bones are growing. Kidneys are growing. kidneys begin their work. fetus now has fingerprints.

Month 6

Oct 18, 2000

The fetus is 8-12 inches long and weigha 12-18 ounces. All organs are maturing. The fetus can hear sounds and breathing movements can occur. Fetus develops fat under the skin.

Month 9

Jan 17, 2001

Fetus continuous to grow and develop. Movement will decrease as fetus has less room to move in the uterua. Fetus will move in the final position to prepare for birth.