Week By Week Guide to Your Baby's Development During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an amazing journey that brings about incredible changes in your body and your baby. As your little one grows and develops inside your womb, you'll experience a range of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to awe and wonder.

Before Birth: A week-by-week guide to your baby's development during pregnancy

by Julie Currin

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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To help you stay informed and connected throughout this extraordinary period, we've put together this comprehensive week-by-week guide to your baby's development during pregnancy. From the moment of conception to the day your bundle of joy is born, we'll take you through each stage of your baby's remarkable growth and progress.

Week 1: Conception

Congratulations! Your journey as a parent begins the moment your egg is fertilized by sperm. At this early stage, your baby is called a zygote, a tiny ball of cells with all the potential to develop into a complete human being.

Week 2-3: Implantation

The zygote travels down the fallopian tube and implants in the lining of your uterus. Once implanted, the zygote begins to grow and develop into an embryo.

Week 4: Heartbeat Begins

At this point, the embryo begins to develop a heart and blood vessels. You may not be able to hear the heartbeat yet, but it's there!

Week 5-6: Major Organs Develop

The embryo's major organs start to develop, including the brain, heart, lungs, and stomach.

Week 7-8: Limbs Form

The embryo's arms and legs begin to form.

Week 9-12: Fetus Takes Shape

The embryo is now officially known as a fetus. The fetus's face begins to take shape, and its eyes, nose, mouth, and ears develop.

Week 13-16: Movement and Gender

You may start to feel your baby move around this time. The fetus's gender can also be determined through an ultrasound.

Week 17-20: Rapid Growth

The fetus grows rapidly during this period, reaching a length of about 6 inches by the end of week 20.

Week 21-24: Senses Develop

The fetus's senses begin to develop, and it can hear, see, and taste.

Week 25-28: Brain and Lung Development

The fetus's brain and lungs continue to develop, and it begins to take on a more human appearance.

Week 29-32: Practice Breathing

The fetus practices breathing movements in preparation for life outside the womb.

Week 33-36: Weight Gain and Growth

The fetus gains weight and continues to grow in size.

Week 37-40: Getting Ready for Birth

The fetus descends into the pelvis in preparation for birth. The fetus's lungs and other organs are fully mature, and it's ready to be born.

Week 40+: Labor and Delivery

Labor begins when the cervix starts to open to allow the baby to pass through. Delivery is the process of giving birth to your baby.

Congratulations! You've now completed your incredible journey of pregnancy. We hope this week-by-week guide has helped you stay informed and connected with your baby's development throughout this special time.

Before Birth: A week-by-week guide to your baby's development during pregnancy

by Julie Currin

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	13526 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	94 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE