Pregnancy Development Month by Month
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Through many stages, what was a small fertilized egg will become a
beautiful baby. Next, we will show you the development of your pregnancy month by month,
week by week.
Pregnancy usually lasts on average 280 days (40 weeks), counting from the first day
from the last menstruation. During that time, many changes will take place in development.
of the baby and, both physical and psychological, in the mother.
To begin with, we offer you a small graph that will help you understand the division of
pregnancy in trimesters, months, and weeks.
First month of pregnancy (week 1-4)
During the first month of pregnancy, the organic processes in the system
the reproductive system follows the normal course of the menstrual cycle, with the difference that
this time it has occurredthe fertilization of the ovum by the spermatozoonand the
The implantation of the embryo in the endometrium was successful.
Second month of pregnancy (week 5-9)
At the beginning of the second month of pregnancy, it is very likely that, if you have not yet
You hadn't had any, now you start to notice the first [Link] of
pregnancywhich are originated by the body's reaction to the great
concentrations of lpregnancy hormonewhose production begins from
from week 4 of pregnancy and is gradually increasing.
My 3rd month of pregnancy (week 10-13)
It is possible that at the beginning of the third month of pregnancy, some women
they may not yet know that they are pregnant, but without a doubt they will realize that
hello during this month's course: the symptoms of pregnancy are evident and
alcanzan su cenit durante esta etapa; las nauseas, cansancio, gases, etc.
they accompany the future mother almost every hour of the day. The good news is that
From the 15th week of pregnancy, these symptoms will normally begin.
to yield. The physical changes are also evident, the breasts and the belly have increased in size.
size and have probably changed their normal shape. You may have increased some
kilo of weight.
4th month of pregnancy (week 14-17)
The future baby will reach 18 cm during the 4th month of gestation and will arrive at
weighing about 150 g. This stage of pregnancy is characterized by the great
fetal activity. At the end of this month, the future baby will begin to take
awareness of its existence and will begin to explore the womb: it will move
his hands, will turn around, will touch himself and his surroundings, will press the
you seem to be from the matrix.
5th month of pregnancy (weeks 18-22)
At the end of the fifth month of pregnancy, your baby will measure approximately 33 cm.
it will weigh about 500 grams. Its skin, which is acquiring pigmentation, because of
which gradually has stopped being translucent, has been covered by a greasy layer
and whitish, called vernix caseosa, which will maintain its temperature and
will protect during the rest of the pregnancy, while also helping her to glide
better through the cervix during childbirth.
6th month of pregnancy (week 23-27)
At the end of the sixth month of pregnancy, your baby will measure about 30 cm and will weigh
around 900 g. Their facial features will be perfectly defined. The
the respiratory system completes its development, from this moment it would be fit
to breathe on its own outside the womb. Due to the size that the
baby acquires during this month, there is less and less space in the womb
free, so the fetus cannot move as freely as in previous months: the time to give
somersaults are over for him.
7th month of pregnancy (week 28-31)
At the end of the seventh month of pregnancy, your baby will measure about 40 cm.
it will weigh about 1200 grams. Now it fills almost the entire uterus, that is why
that the amount of amniotic fluid and the size of thethe [Link] by little
A layer of fat is slowly forming, which will protect it from the cold outside the womb.
maternal. Scientific studies show that starting this month the fetus is capable of
regulates its own body temperature. The lanugo -the fine hair covering your baby-
it will increase and cover your back, arms, and legs; but don't worry, this hair disappears towards
the last weeks of pregnancy.
Eighth month of pregnancy (week 32-36)
The awaited moment of birth is getting closer. Surely now you
another type of questions and concerns arise. How will it be? Will problems arise?
during childbirth? Normally, if the pregnancy has progressed without any issues so far
difficulties, there is no reason for you to worry, the danger of something happening to him
the fetus is practically null.
Ninth month of pregnancy (weeks 37-40)
During the last month of pregnancy, the baby, which has already fully developed and
it can come into the world at any time, strengthening its defenses benefiting
from the antibodies received from the mother. Often sucks on the thumb and swallows.
around two liters of amniotic fluid daily: your body is preparing for the
breastfeeding and life outside the mother's womb.