Development of Fetus from Moon to Moon

 

After conception in the womb, the fetus will continue to grow from month to month. The development of the fetus every month vary, both in terms of size, body organs are formed, and physical abilities. Understanding the development of the fetus is expected to help ensure its health condition.

In the first four weeks of pregnancy, you may not feel any symptoms. The only sign of pregnancy you may feel is that it is too late for the month. Although symptoms in early pregnancy are rarely felt, the fetus in the womb has begun to develop since the conception.

Development of Fetus from Moon to Moon

Fetal Development in the First Trimester

Following stage of fetal development in first trimester or first three months:

  • First month

    After conception, the early stages of embryo development are zygote. The zygote will lead to the uterus and form a morula, a group of cells that resemble raspberry. Furthermore, the morula will go through several stages of embryonic development. In the first month, the amniotic sac is formed to protect the embryo by wrapping it tightly. Physical fetal also begins to form in the first month, marked by the appearance of areas resembling dark circles in the face that will develop into the eye. Physical development also includes the lower part of the mandible and the mouth, and the throat that grows on the inside. In addition to the physical fetus, the placenta also begins to form in the first month.

    The embryo gets nutrition from the mother who is channeled through the placenta. This flat round organ also functions to channel feces from the fetus. Although the new embryo measures 6-7 mm, the blood circulation has begun. This is marked by the start of the formation of blood cells.

  • Second month

    In the second month, the bone has already begun to form. Central nervous system network was already formed, namely the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve tissue. In the fifth week, the heart begins to form, in unison with the circulatory system.

    On both sides of the head form small folds as the forerunner of the ear. The face is growing. In addition, an early form of growth of the hands and feet appears.

    The size of the embryo at the end of the second month is about 2.5 cm, weighs 9.5 g, with the head one-third the size of the whole body.>

  • Third month

    In the third month, the internal organs begin to develop. The liver organ begins producing bile, the urine system begins to work, the circulatory system also begins to operate. Actually the reproductive organs are starting to expand, but the sex can not be ascertained even though examined through ultrasound examination.

    The body of the fetus is more fully formed, which already has arms, hands, legs, feet, ears, and start forming teeth. His fingers and nails have also begun to take shape. The fetus is able to open its mouth and clench its hands. The body length of the fetus in the third month is 7.5-10 cm, weighing 28 g.

Fetal Development in the Second Trimester

Entering the second trimester of pregnancy, you have started to hear the fetal heart rate during pregnancy checkup. The fetal sex progresses and you begin to feel the movement.

  • Fourth month

    At this time, the male fetus already has the prostate and the fetus women have begun to show follicles in the ovaries. The fetal bone is growing. At the head is already visible hair patterns. Meanwhile, on the face, the eyes are facing forward and begin to move. The ear position also fits into place. The fetal mouth begins to suck. The length of the fetus at the age of 14 weeks reaches 85 mm, weighing approximately 40 g.
  • The fifth month

    The entire fetal skin is covered in a white layer as a protector of amniotic fluid. This white layer will release itself for a moment when the fetus will be born. Fetal muscle has developed in the fifth month, and the fetus begins to move to train the muscles. At the head has grown hair. The back and shoulders of the fetus are also covered with fine hair, which will disappear by the second week after the baby is born. The fetal length at the end of this month is 160 mm.
  • Sixth month

    The fetal eyelid is clear and the eyes are open. The veins appear through the skin of the fetus, because the skin has appeared with a thin and wrinkled texture, with a reddish color. Fetal pulse rate may increase, as a sign that the fetus responds to stimulation, especially when hearing a sound from outside. The fingers and toes of the fetus are already visible. In this month, the length of the fetus is generally about 190 mm, weighing 460 g.

Fetal Development in Third Trimester

When entering a trimester pregnancy thirdly, you usually can not wait to see your baby's face. This is the development of the fetus when entering the last trimester.

  • Seventh month

    The fetus can respond to light, feel pain, hear sound, and change position body. Hearing of the fetus begins to develop and the body begins to store fat. In the seventh month, the length of the fetus reaches 36 cm, weighing 900-1,800 g.
  • Eighth month

    In the eighth month, the inside of the fetus has grown better. The part that has been formed but not yet perfect, is the lungs. Parts of the brain develop more rapidly than the previous month. Body fat reserves will increase along with the increasing age of the fetus. The baby moves more actively characterized by a firmer kicking motion. At this time, the length of the fetus is 46 cm, weighing 2.27 kilograms (kg).
  • The ninth month

    The fetus's body at this time, either the outside and the inside, is more perfect. Eyes and ears can function properly. The fetus is also more sensitive to the stimulus of touch and light. Parts of the lungs are almost fully developed. The length of the fetus has reached 46-51 cm, with a weight of approximately 2.5-3.2 kg.

    The fetus prepares to be born in a shifting position, ie the head facing the birth canal and the body occupying the underside of the mother's pelvis.

During monitoring the fetal development from month to month, must keep health. You can consult a doctor to monitor matters related to pregnancy disorder, and plan how the delivery process will be lived.

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