Baby Development

Baby Development

3 Weeks

The rudiments of the respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous and excretory systems are formed. The heartbeat starts.

Baby Development

4 Weeks

The rudiments of the intestine, liver, kidney and lung are formed. The muscular system and the spine are formed. The formation of the neural tube is completed

Baby Development

5 Weeks

Organs and systems start to form, as do parts of the brain. The umbilical cord appears. The upper lip and nasal cavity are formed, as are the rudiments of the extremities and nails.

Baby Development

6 Weeks

The brain and its divisions form, The formation of the placenta and the muscles of the face begin. The rudiments of the hands and finger form.

Baby Development

7 Weeks

The uteroplacental circulation starts. The upper limbs are developed. The eyes and rudiments of the auricles start to form.

Baby Development

8 Weeks

The heart. lungs, brain, urinary system and reproductive system are formed. Eyes, eyelids, nose, ears and the formation of the lips are completed.

Baby Development

14 Weeks

The first hair appears and the bones become more robust. Changes take place in the genital organs - the prostate gland forms in the boys and ovaries migrate to the pelvic cavity in girls.

Baby Development

18 Weeks

The immune system is created. The modes of sleep and wakefulness begin to take affect. The baby has the ability to distinguish sounds and see the surrounding world.

Baby Development

24 Weeks

The bone marrow and spleen start to product blood cells. Taste buds are developed. The face is fully formed, including eyelashes and eyebrows, which can be seen on baby scans.

Baby Development

32 Weeks

The folds start to disappear. Hands and feet become more plump. The skin ceases to be red. The endocrine system begins to secrete hormones. The lungs accumulate surfactant.

Baby Development

36 Weeks

Subcutaneous fat develops. The bones of the skull remain soft with gaps (fontanelles). The baby experiences a continued weight gain and growth.

Baby Development

39 Weeks

The three-dimensional image can be perceived of the brain. The eye focuses on the distance of 30cm. The fuzz has disappeared, the baby has hair on its head. The baby is ready for birth.

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