Fetal
Development
Below is a brief description of your baby’s development in the
first trimester.
|
| Day 1: |
Fertilization occurs. |
| Day 6: |
Embryo implants in the uterus. |
| Day 18: |
Human heartbeat can be detected. |
| Day 21: |
Foundation for many organs is apparent. |
| Day 31: |
Human anatomy (arms, legs, etc.) develops. |
| Day 38: |
Every muscle block is present; baby moves
independently. |
| Day 40: |
Brain waves can be detected. |
| 6 Weeks: |
EKG and EEG can be done; fingers and toes are forming. |
| 8 Weeks: |
After organ system is present, baby is swimming in
amniotic fluid, experiences pain. |
| 12 Weeks: |
Baby has sleep/wake cycle, digests food, swallows,
excretes, breathes amniotic fluid, has vocal cords, and cries. |
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For
more
information and pictures of fetal development, see the web site
for the Westside Crisis Pregnancy Center. |
