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Fetal Development |Journey of 9 Months |

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Fetal development start very soon after fertilization occures. Fetal Development is completed in just 9 Months of Period.The growth of your baby is (also called a fetus Development.

 

How does Fetal Development begin?

Fertilization, the union of an egg and a sperm, is the first step in a complex series of events that leads to pregnancy. Fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube. During the next few days, the fused egg and sperm move through the fallopian tube to the lining of the uterus. There it implants and starts to grow.
The cluster of cells that reaches the uterus will become the fetus and the placenta. The placenta functions as a lifesupport system during pregnancy. It delivers oxygen, nutrients, and hormones from mother to fetus.

What happens during the first month Week 1-4 of Fetal Development?

medical accurate 3d illustration of a fetus week 4

During the first month of pregnancy, the following development occurs:
• The fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. Some of these cells will grow into a baby. Other cells will form the
placenta.
• Arms and legs begin to form.
• The brain and spinal cord begin to form.
• The heart and lungs begin to develop. The heart begins to beat near the end of this month.

Fetal Development Month 2 – Week 5-9:

medical accurate 3d illustration of a fetus week 8

At two months pregnant, your baby’s face continues its development. Buds that will eventually be limbs begin to develop. Organs such as the brain, sensory organs, and the digestive tract begin to take shape. The cartilage in the embryo begins to be replaced by bone. By the end of the second month, your baby is about 1 inch long! After about 6 weeks, your baby’s heartbeat can be detected with an ultrasound. It is never too soon to start taking prenatal vitamins and omega 3’s and fish oil to help your baby have a healthy development. The American Pregnancy Association recommends Nordic Naturals’ selection of supplements including:

Vitamin D3
Omega-3D
Ultimate Omega
Children’s DHA Xtra
Artic-D Cod Liver Oil

Fetal Development During Month 4 – Week 15-19:

medical accurate 3d illustration of a fetus week 12

At 4 months pregnant the following development occurs:
Hair, eyelids, eyelashes, and nails become well developed. The heartbeat is now clearly audible through a Doppler instrument. The teeth become denser, and the baby begins to stretch, yawn and make other movements. The reproductive organs are now visible on an ultrasound. Your baby can now stretch, suck their thumb, yawn, and make super cute faces.

This is the month that his or her nervous system develops. Their reproductive system also fully develops meaning your doctor can tell you whether you are having a girl or boy via ultrasound. By the end of the 4th month, your baby is about 6 inches long and weighs 4 ounces!

Fetal Development During Month 5 – Week 20-24:

medical accurate 3d illustration of a fetus week 16

At 5 months pregnant the following development occurs:

This month you may start to feel the baby move. Hair growth continues on the baby’s head and body. The shoulders and back become covered with a thin hair called lanugo. A thick substance, called vernix caseosa, covers the skin to keep it protected from the exposure to amniotic fluid. This layer will shed before the baby is born. At the end of month 5, your baby is about 10 inches long and can weigh anywhere from .5 lbs – 1 lb!
If your baby is born prematurely after the 23rd week, he or she will be kept in the NICU for a better chance of survival.

Fetal Development During Month 6 – Week 25-30:

medical accurate 3d illustration of a fetus week 24

During the sixth month of pregnancy, the following occurs:
• Real hair begins to grow.
• The brain is rapidly developing.
• The eyes begin to open.
• Finger and toe prints can be seen.
• The lungs are fully formed, but not yet functioning.

Fetal Development During Month 7 – Week 26-29:

medical accurate 3d illustration of a fetus week 28

During the seventh month of pregnancy, the following occurs:
• The eyes can open and close and sense changes in light.
• Lanugo begins to disappear.
• The fetus kicks and stretches.
• The fetus can make grasping motions and responds to sound.

Fetal Development During Month 8 – Week 30-34:

medical accurate 3d illustration of a fetus week 31

During the eighth month of pregnancy, the following occurs:
• With its major development finished, the fetus gains weight very quickly.
• Bones harden, but the skull remains soft and flexible for delivery.
• The different regions of the brain are forming.
• Taste buds develop and the fetus can taste sweet and sour.
• The fetus may now hiccup.

Fetal Development During Month 9 – Week 35-40+:

medical accurate 3d illustration of a fetus week 40

During the ninth month of pregnancy, the following occurs:
• The fetus usually turns into a head-down position for birth.
• The skin is less wrinkled.
• The lungs mature and are ready to function on their own.
• Sleeping patterns develop.
• The fetus will gain about ½ pound per week this month.

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