Once conception takes place, a unique individual comes into existence.
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Did you know?
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The baby's heart begins pumping just 22 days after fertilization (5 weeks since Last Menstrual Period).
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By 6 weeks (LMP), the brain is dividing into its three main parts and the respiratory and digestive systems are forming. Upper and lower limb buds appear. Both the yolk sac and the baby's heartbeat are easily seen on ultrasound
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Fetal Development
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At 9 weeks (LMP), The tiny embryo grows rapidly, has distinct fingers, and can hiccup.
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By 18 weeks (LMP), gender differences in behavior have also been observed by this point in development: females move their jaws more often than males.
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By 22 weeks (LMP), the fetus can respond to a growing range of sounds. All the elements for fetal perception of pain are present and experts assert that fetuses can experience pain from this point.
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24 weeks (LMP) is considered the age of viability because survival becomes possible for some babies at this point.
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At 29 weeks, the baby can produce tears.
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To learn more about how a baby develops, download the app, The Little One Pregnancy Guide
