Timeline Of Fetal Development

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The Timeline Of Fetal Development

The timeline of fetal development starts from when the egg is fertilized. One tiny cell will develop and multiply forming a new life.

At first the new life is called an embryo, then after around 3 months it becomes a fetus, and finally onto a fully formed baby.

timeline of fetal developmet Embryo fetal development begins in your first trimester. In these first 3 months some amazing things will happen, your baby will start to form fingers and toes, her heart and lungs will start to form. Towards the end of the first trimester at around 9 weeks, your baby will start to develop her facial features. To read more about fetal development in the first trimester, and see pictures of how your baby is growing click here.

The second trimester brings a whole new phase in the timeline of fetal development. You may now 'feel pregnant' Your baby, now a fetus and no longer an embryo, is growing rapidly and starting to look more like a baby! In this second trimester she will start to hear sounds and may well respond to light being shone on your tummy. Sometime around 20 weeks, maybe before or after, you will start to feel your baby move. To see more details on fetal development in the second trimester, and to see pictures of how your baby is growing click here.

timeline of fetal development

The third trimester begins at week 27. The timeline of fetal development is spent growing bigger, and major organs are maturing ready for the birth. You will start to feel quite cramped in your tummy as your baby stretches your uterus. To read lots more details and see pictures of how your baby grows in this final trimester click here.

So right from embryo fetal development, through to a fully formed baby takes around 40 weeks. Each week bringing something new, and you a little closer to meeting and holding your baby for the very first time!

A great way to keep up to date on what's happening with your ever growing baby, is to have a pregnancy calendar. These explain what happens to you and your baby normally on a week by week basis. Sometimes though words are just not enough, so how about a calendar that has pictures and video of how your baby is growing. This video pregnancy calendar can be downloaded straight to your desktop and will greet you each time you switch on your computer! An absolute must for any 'Mom-to-be'! Click Here to see more details on 'pregnansee' and learn info and advice on what to expect while you're pregnant.

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