Pregnancy By Maddie_12500 Jan 1, 2018 Month 1 * Size: At two weeks, the size of a pin head * Egg attaches to lining of uterus * Critical stage for brain and spinal cord development * Internal organs and circulatory system begin to form * The heart begins to beat Feb 1, 2018 Month 2 * Size: about 1/4 inch (6mm) long as month begins. * Face, eyes, ears, and limbs take shape. * Bones begin to form Mar 1, 2018 Month 3 * Size: about 1 inch (25mm) long as month begins * Nostrils, month, lip and eyelids form * Buds for all 20 baby teeth appear * Fingers and toes almost complete * All organs present but still immature Apr 1, 2018 Month 4 * Size: About 3 inches (7.6cm) long, weighs 1 ounce (28g) as month begins. * Can suck its thumb, swallow, hiccup, and move around * Facial features becomes clearer May 1, 2018 month 5 * Size: About 6 1/2- 7 inches (16-18 cm) long, weighs about 4-5 ounces (113-142g) as month begins * Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows appear * Teeth continue to develop. * Organs are maturing * Becomes more active Jun 1, 2018 Month 6 * Size: About 8-10 inches (21-25 cm) long, weighs about 8-12 ounces (227-340 g) as month begins. * Fat deposits under skin, but fetus appears wrinkled. * Breathing movements begin. Jul 1, 2018 month 7 * Size: About 10-12 inches (25-31 cm) long, weighs about 1 1/2-2 pounds (680-907 g) as month begins * Has periods of activity followed by periods of rest and quiet Aug 1, 2018 month 8 * Size: About 12-16 inches (36-41 cm) long, weighs about 2 1/2-3 pounds (1.0-1.4 kg) as month begins * Rapid weight gain continues * May react to loud noises with a reflex jerking action. * Moves into head-down position. Sep 1, 2018 month 9 * Size: About 17-18 inches (43-46 cm) long, weighs about 5-6 pounds (2.3-2.7 kg) as month begins. * Weight gain continues * Skin becomes smooth as fat deposits continue * Movements decrease as the fetus has less room to move around * Acquires disease-fighting antibodies from the mother's blood. * Descends into pelvis, ready for birth.
