Weeks 1-8
Weeks 9-19
Weeks 20-27
Weeks 28-39
Pictures!
100
the zygote is formed with a unique set of human DNA
what is conception (week 1)?
100
the fetus is the size of a grape
what is week 9?
100
the fetus can hear and recognize sounds outside the womb
what is 23 weeks?
100
the fetus is developing eyesight and can sense light flickering in from the outside
what is 28 weeks?
100
what is 4 weeks?
200
embryo's heart begins beating
What is week 3?
200
the fetus' fingernails are forming
What is 10 weeks?
200
abortion is still legal at this stage of development :(
what is 24 weeks? :(
200
the fetus' central nervous system and lungs are maturing
what is 34 weeks?
200
what is 8 weeks?
300
embryo's brain begins developing
What is week 4?
300
the fetus can kick, stretch, and hiccough
What is 11 weeks?
300
the fetus' hair is beginning to come in, with color and texture
what is 25 weeks?
300
the fetus' kidneys are fully developed, and the fetus' liver can process some waste products
what is 35 weeks?
300
what is 16 weeks?
400
all structures and organs are done begin generated
What is week 8?
400
the fetus now has a unique set of fingerprints
What is 13 weeks?
400
the fetus is inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid, practicing for first breaths of air
what is 26 weeks?
400
the fetus' skin loses a waxy, protective substance
what is 36 weeks?
400
what is 20 weeks?
500
the embryo is now a fetus!
What is week 8?
500
the fetus has firing brain impulses and functional kidneys
what is 14 weeks?
500
the fetus' lungs could function outside the womb (with medical assistance)
what is 27 weeks?
500
the fetus' physical development is complete
what is 39 weeks?
500
what is 28 weeks?