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The Miracle Of Life - A Baby's Journey - Part 2 Day 44
Length : 16 mm & weight : 0.5 grams
Changes in the brain - The brain connects with the nervous system and hormones producing glands begin to develop. Day 60
Length - 3 cm & weight - 3 grams
The brain and nervous system develops rapidly. All essential internal organ begins to develop. Small buds that will go to form the arms and legs appear. 3 Month
Length - 10 cm & weight - 45 grams
The foetus's genitals begin to appear but still cannot be distinguished as being male or female. The cord is developed so that the baby can move around without any risk. Hands already have fully developed fingers. They have fingernails, and the shape of human extremities. The eyes are completely formed. The head is still disproportionately large in relation to the body. It represents a third of length of the foetus's body. 4 month
Length - 15 cm & weight - 150 grams
Sex development - Foetus begins to reveal the differences in the urogenital system. Taste buds are developed at this stage although remain inactive. At this stage, heart beats at the mother's heart rate and number of heartbeats per minute are 160. Cartilage begin to change into calcified bones. Legs grow rapidly and are longer than the arms. The tiny bones in the ear begin to harden and the foetus can sense its mother's voice and heartbeat. The mother can sense the foetus's first movements. 5 Month
Length - 20 cm & weight - 500 grams
The foetus movements are more obvious and intense and are perceptible to the touch. Spinal cord begins to develop in the foetus. Eyes, mouth, nose and ears are almost completely formed and head develops more actively. Internal organs are in a maturing stage and most are already formed. However, the lungs and digestive system are not yet complete. 6 month
Length - 25 cm & weight - 1 kilograms
The ears exhibit their peak development. The foetus is sensitive to sounds outside the uterus and can hear very loud sounds. First lines appear on palms. Fingers can be seen. Foetus can distinguish different flavours. Feets are defined and joints are developed. Baby kicks with rapid movements. 7 month
Length - 30 cm & weight - 1.5 kilograms
Strengthening and calcification of bones begins. It's body needs more nutrients. Baby can open and close its hands as well as mouth, sticks out its tongue and can even suck its thumb. The organs are completely formed. 8 month
Length - 35 cm & weight - 2.5 kilograms
Limbs become chubby. Except for the lungs, the organs are fully functional. Birth is imminent, and before the month is finished, most foetuses assume a head-down position.