TIME LINE OF BABY'S DEVELOPMENT IN THE MOTHER'S WOMB
TIME LINE OF BABY'S DEVELOPMENT IN THE MOTHER'S WOMB
SIZE: 0.0035 in (0.008cm)
WEIGHT: ----- -----
• A mature Egg is released from the Ovary.
• The Egg moves in the Fallopian Tube.
•A Sperm fertilizers the Egg to form a Zygote.
WEEK 2
SIZE: 0.0039 in (0.0099cm)
WEIGHT: ----- -----
• The Zygote travels down the Fallopian Tube.
• The Zygote is implanted into the Uterine wall.
• The cells of the early embryo begin to divide.
WEEK 3
SIZE: 0.0039 in (0.0099)
WEIGHT: ----- -----
• The implantation of the Embryo is complete.
• The early Embryo now consists of 16 cells.
• It continues to divide to form the Blastocyst.
WEEK 4
SIZE: 0.01 in ( 0.025 cm)
WEIGHT: 0.0001 oz (3.95 mg)
• The Blastocyst forms the Embryonic disc.
• The Embryo is now made of three layers.
• Each layer will form different part of the body.
WEEK 5
SIZE: 0.13 in (0.33 cm)
WEIGHT: 0.01 oz (0.28 g)
• Tiny collection of tubes will start to form.
• One tube forms the Brain and the Spinal Cord.
• Another tube develops into the Baby's Heart.
WEEK 6
SIZE: 0.25 in (0.63 cm)
WEIGHT: 0.02 oz (0.56 g)
• Tiny buds develop and soon become arms.
• The Eyes and Ears are begins to develop.
• The tiny developing Heart begins to beat.
WEEK 7
SIZE: 0.51 in (1.29 cm)
WEIGHT: 0.03 oz (0.85 g)
• The Baby's Brain continues to develop.
• Face and Nostrils start to take shape.
• Lungs and Digestive System branch out.
WEEK 8
SIZE: 0.63 in (1.6 cm)
WEIGHT: 0.04 oz (1.13 g)
• Fingers and Arms start to take shape.
• The Baby's Ears and Eyes become obvious.
• Kidneys, Liver and Lungs begins to develop.
WEEK 9
SIZE: 0.9 in (2.2 cm)
WEIGHT: 0.07 oz (1.98 g)
• Toes are now visible and Eyelids are now forming.
• The Baby's head is huge compared to the body.
• The Legs are now becoming more defined.
WEEK 10
SIZE: 1.2 in (3 cm)
WEIGHT: 0.14 oz (3.96 g)
• The Baby's head is becoming more round.
• The Baby has now well-defined eyes.
• The webbing between fingers and toes is gone.
WEEK 11
SIZE: 1.6 in (4 cm)
WEIGHT: 0.25 oz (7 g)
• Fingernails and irises start to grow.
• Red blood cells begin to form.
• External genitalia start to develop.
WEEK 12
SIZE: 2.1 in (5.3 cm)
WEIGHT: 0.5 oz (14 g)
• Kidneys are ready to produce urine.
• The intestines are now developing.
• The risk of miscarriage goes down.
WEEK 13
SIZE: 2.9 in (7.3 cm)
WEIGHT: 0.8 oz (22.6 g)
• Baby releases urine into the amniotic sac.
• Bones begin to harden to form skeleton.
• The skin is still thin and transparent.
WEEK 14
SIZE: 3.5 in (8.8 cm)
WEIGHT: 1.5 oz (42 g)
• The baby's body is covered with soft hairs.
• The neck has become more defined.
• Fingerprints are now developing.
WEEK 15
SIZE: 4 in (10.1 cm)
WEIGHT: 2.5 oz (71 g)
• Networks of Blood vessels begin to form.
• Facial expressions are now noticeable.
• Formation of Scalp hair pattern begins.
WEEK 16
SIZE: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
WEIGHT: 4 oz (113 g)
• The developing eyes can move slowly.
• Limb movements are now coordinated.
• The baby is now the size of a small apple.
WEEK 17
SIZE: 5.1 in (13 cm)
WEIGHT: 5.9 oz (167 g)
• The lungs are breathing in amniotic fluid.
• The heart pumps 100 pints of blood a day.
• Toenails are now begins to grow.
WEEK 18
SIZE: 5.5 in (14 cm)
WEIGHT: 7 oz (200 g)
• The baby can hear external sounds.
• The digestive system is now working.
•The mother can feel the baby movement.
WEEK 19
SIZE: 6 in (15.24 cm)
WEIGHT: 8.5 oz (240 g)
• The growth of the baby is slowing down.
• A protective layer forms around the baby.
• This layer protects the baby's delicate skin.
WEEK 20
SIZE: 63 in (16 cm)
WEIGHT: 11 oz (312 g)
• The baby can now sleep and wake-up.
• The baby can feel mother's movements.
• The baby can now respond to sounds.
WEEK 21
SIZE: 10.5 in (26.6 cm)
WEIGHT: 12.7 oz (360 g)
• The baby begins sucking his or her thumb.
• Tiny tooth buds pop up in the baby's gum.
•The intestines begin producing solid waste.
WEEK 22
SIZE: 10.9 in (27.6 cm)
WEIGHT: 15.2 oz (431 g)
• Rapid eye movements may now occur.
• Eyebrows and hair are now more visible.
• Sex organs are developing more rapidly.
WEEK 23
SIZE: 11.4 in (28.9 cm)
WEIGHT: 1.1 lb (499 g)
• Baby's Hiccups now trigger more movement.
• The brain is now making neural connections.
• The baby's face is becoming more defined.
WEEK 24
SIZE: 11.8 in (30 cm)
WEIGHT: 1.3 lb (589 g)
• The skin is now corinkled and translucent.
• Blood vessels are visible through the skin.
• The baby's fingernails are now fully formed.
WEEK 25
SIZE: 13.6 in (34.5 cm)
WEIGHT: 1.5 lb (680 g)
• The baby spends most of the time sleeping.
• The baby's heartbeat becomes clearer.
• The baby's can distinguish up from down.
WEEK 26
SIZE: 14 in (35.5 cm)
WEIGHT: 1.7 lb (771 g)
• Eyelids have formed and can now open.
• The eyes are still bluish in color.
• The immune system begins to develop.
WEEK 27
SIZE: 14.4 in (36.6 cm)
WEIGHT: 1.9 lb (861 g)
• The nervous system continues to mature.
• Signs of brain activity can now be detected.
• The baby's lungs begin inhaling and exhaling.
WEEK 28
SIZE: 14.8 in (37.5 cm)
WEIGHT: 2.2 lb (998 g)
• The eyelashes are now fully formed.
• Breathing is controlled by nervous system.
• The baby will start to blink and cough.
WEEK 29
SIZE: 15.2 in (38.6 cm)
WEIGHT: 2.5 lb (1.1 kg)
• The baby begin moving into birth position.
• The baby can now kick, stretch and jab.
• The baby can sense sound, light and touch.
WEEK 30
SIZE: 15.7 in (39.8 cm)
WEIGHT: 3 lb (1.3 kg)
• The developing eyes are now wide open.
• There is a good amount of hair on the head.
• More red blood cells form in bone marrow.
WEEK 31
SIZE: 16.2 in (41.1 cm)
WEIGHT: 3.3 lb (1.5 kg)
• All baby's five senses are now working.
• The baby begins gaining weight rapidly.
• Brain and nerve development continue.
WEEK 32
SIZE: 16.7 in (42.4 cm)
WEIGHT: 3.8 lb (1.7 kg)
• Hair that covers the skin is falling off.
• The baby's toenails are now visible.
• The head is switching to birth position.
WEEK 33
SIZE: 17 in (43.1 cm)
WEIGHT: 4.2 lb (1.9 kg)
• Breathing and swallowing are coordinated.
• The bones are now becoming stronger.
• The baby's skull is still soft and flexible.
WEEK 34
SIZE: 17.2 in (43.6 cm)
WEIGHT: 4.6 lb (2 kg)
• The baby has switched to the birth position.
• Major organs can now work on their own.
• Digestive and respiratory systems are functional.
WEEK 35
SIZE: 18.2 in (46.2 cm)
WEIGHT: 5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
• The skin is becoming pink and smooth.
• The baby's hearing is now fully developed.
• The baby is settling into delivery position.
WEEK 36
SIZE: 18.7 in (47.5 cm)
WEIGHT: 5.8 lb (2.6 kg)
• The Liver and the Kidneys are fully functional.
• Circulation and the Immune system are working.
• The womb is becoming too tight for the baby.
WEEK 37
SIZE: 19 in (48.2 cm)
WEIGHT: 6.1 lb (2.7 kg)
• The baby is now practicing gripping.
• The baby is discharging sticky waste.
• The baby is now just about full- sized.
WEEK 38
SIZE: 19.2 in (48.7 cm)
WEIGHT: 6.3 lb (2.8 kg)
• The head's hair is now longer and denser.
• The baby sheds the white goo on the skin.
•The brain is now controlling other organs.
WEEK 39
SIZE: 19.5 in (49.5 cm)
WEIGHT: 7 lb (3.1 kg)
• The baby's nails extend past the fingertips.
• The chest is becoming more prominent.
• The brain continues to rapidly develop.
WEEK 40
SIZE: 20.2 in (51.3 cm)
WEIGHT: 7.4 lb (3.3 kg)
• All organs are developed and working.
•The baby has now reached full term.
• The fully developed baby is born.
What after 40 weeks?
Ans:
Change diapersπππ
Jokes apart; Take Care Of Your Baby.
Some People will be like: "thanks for telling us we really don't know this".ππππ
There's a tip for you for free:-
Learn how to change diapersππ
Now what are you looking for???
Go and buy pampers for your baby.ππ
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✍ - Hacoi Oakwood
[Priyanshu Pandey]