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Fetal Development

Fetal Development. Month by Month. First Month. By the end of the two weeks, the zygote is about the size of a pin head . The heart, which is no larger than a poppy seed , has begun beating. The egg has attached itself to the lining of the uterus. First Month. Two Months.

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Fetal Development

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  1. Fetal Development Month by Month 3.02-Fetal Development

  2. First Month • By the end of the two weeks, the zygote is about the size of a pin head. The heart, which is no larger than a poppy seed, has begun beating. The egg has attached itself to the lining of the uterus. 3.02-Fetal Development

  3. First Month 3.02-Fetal Development

  4. Two Months • The zygote is about 1/4 inch long and has distinct, slightly webbed fingers. Face, eyes, ears, and limbs have developed. Veins are clearly visible. The heart has divided into right and left chambers. Zygote changes into an embryo at the end of eight weeks. 3.02-Fetal Development

  5. Two Months 3.02-Fetal Development

  6. Three Months • By now the fetus is 1 inch long and is fully formed. He/she has begun swallowing and kicking. All organs and muscles have formed and are beginning to function. 3.02-Fetal Development

  7. Four Months • Baby is covered with a layer of thick, downy hair called lanugo. His/her heartbeat can be heard clearly. This is when the mother may feel baby's first kick. Size: about 3 inches long. 3.02-Fetal Development

  8. 4 months 3.02-Fetal Development

  9. Five Months • A protective coating called vernix caseosa begins to form on baby's skin. At this time the baby is about 6 ½-7 inches long and weighs almost 4-5 ounces. 3.02-Fetal Development

  10. Six Months • Eyebrows and eyelids are visible. The baby's lungs are filled with amniotic fluid, and he/she has started breathing motions. If the mother talks or sings, the baby can hear. 8-10 inches, about 8-12 ounces. 3.02-Fetal Development

  11. 6 Months 3.02-Fetal Development

  12. Seven Months • At the beginning of the seventh month, the baby weighs about 1 ½ pounds and is about 14-16 inches long. His/her body is well-formed. Fingernails cover the fingertips. 3.02-Fetal Development

  13. Eight Months • Baby is gaining about half a pound per week, and layers of fat are piling on. He/she has probably turned head-down in preparation for birth. He/she weighs between 2 1/2 and 3 pounds. 3.02-Fetal Development

  14. 8 months 3.02-Fetal Development

  15. Nine Months • Baby is a hefty 5 to 6 pounds and measures between 17 and 18 inches. As he/she becomes more crowded, the mother may feel baby move around less. 3.02-Fetal Development

  16. Summary List one important fact from each month. Share and discuss. 3.02-Fetal Development

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