There is so much to learn about the precious little life growing inside you. Let’s take a closer look at the baby’s development month by month.
Month One
Within the first 4 weeks, before a woman even knows if she’s pregnant, many changes are taking place.
- Heart, brain, and the spinal cord form
- At 21 days, the heart begins to beat and pump blood
- Arm and leg buds appear
Month Two
- Baby has 90% of the structures found in adults
- Baby begins to move
- Facial features, including eyelids, appear
- The mother cannot feel the baby move yet
Month Three
This is a big transition time!
- Kidneys, stomach, and liver are working
- The baby receives all nutrition from the umbilical cord
- The baby is fully formed
Month Four
- Baby can open mouth, move lips, suck thumb, yawn, and swallow
- Baby’s eyes can make sideways movements
- Finger and toenails appear
- Mother can feel her baby move
Month Five
- Fingerprints can be seen
- Baby’s eyes are formed knowing light from dark
Month Six
- Baby has a chance of survival if born early
- Can hear and recognize mother and father’s voice
- Smiles and frowns
- Dreams
Month Seven
- The baby’s vocal cords are now active
- Eyebrows are formed and eyes can make tears
- Lungs are getting stronger
Month Eight
- Baby turns to head down in preparation for birth
- Skin becomes smooth
- Hair begins to thicken
- Hands can grasp firmly
Month Nine
- Baby takes its first breath
- Is an incredible creation of God
- Has value from conception to death
- Because they were created by God, like you, they are important