Fetus Development

Foetus development month by month

Month 1:

As life begins in the first month your baby

• Grows to 10,000 times his/her size from conception.

• By the third week the baby's heart begins to beat.

Month 2:

"I can put my thumb in the mouth."

The developing baby is now called a "fetus" which means "little one". In this month:

• All organs develop  rapidly.

• Teeth, finger & toes develop.

• Ears, nose, lips & tongue can be seen.

• The skeleton changes from cartilage to bone.

• Your little one can now suck the thumb.

Month 3:

"I grabbed my hand today!"

Your baby can now :

• Swallow & move its tongue.

• Sleep and awaken.

• Develop fingernails and toenails.

• Lightly grasp the hands.

• Breaths amniotic fluid to help develop ans strengthen the lungs.

Month 4:

"I begin to dream!"

Your baby's brain has began maturing

• Eyelids are now sealed shut and will re-open at the 7th month.

• Taste buds now work.

• Fine hair begins to grow on head, eyebrows and eyelashes.

Month 5: 

"Did you feel me kick, today?"

Baby is now getting active.

• Brain undergoes important period of growth.

• Develops cycles of sleep and wakefulness.

• You can feel the baby move and stretch.

Month 6:

"I can roll!"

Baby started listening.

• Your baby can roll over inside the womb.

• Oil and sweat glands are functioning.

• A white layer called vernix protects the delicate skin.

• Longs are well developed.

Month 7:

"I can look, feel and taste!"

Your baby  can now use all four senses.

• The antibodies from mother provides immunity.

• Baby can taste, touch, cough and yawn.

• Grip gets stronger now.

• Recognises mother's voice.

• Eyelids open and close.

Month 8:

"Mommy, I want to listen to your voice."

Your baby is now preparing to see the world.

• Your baby continues to gain weight.

• Develops a layer of fat that will keep the baby warm after birth.

Month 9:

"Here I am!"

The miracle of life takes birth.

• Baby prepares for birth.

• Shifts to a head down position.

• Lungs are fully developed.

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