Baby’s Developments The foetus is growing fast now and the nostrils, which have been blocked up to now, start to open up and the baby starts ‘breathing in’ amniotic fluid as practice for breathing after birth. During this week, blood vessels will develop in the…
Baby’s Developments The legs of the foetus are starting to grow longer than the arms now and all the joints and limbs can be moved. Although the eyes are still fused shut, the foetus can sense light. You would not see this, but if you…
Baby’s Developments This week is an important week for your baby because its eyes that have been sealed shut up to now will open for the first time and it will start to blink. The foetus has 2 perfect sets of eyelashes now and more…
Baby’s Developments The foetus measures about 12 cm and weighs approximately 110 g now and the muscles and bones have gained strength which means your baby can hold its head erect. The eyes have moved close to the front of the head and the ears…
Baby’s Developments This is the last week of the second trimester and your baby measures about 9.8 inches head to toe and weighs about 1 kg now, and looks a lot like what it would look like at birth except a little thinner and shorter.…
Baby’s Developments The foetus is about 13 cm long now (a little smaller than an average woman’s hand) and weighs about 140 g. The skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to hard bone and even the sweat glands are starting to develop. The foetus is…
Baby’s Developments The foetus is about 13 cm long now (a little smaller than an average woman’s hand) and weighs about 140 g. The skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to hard bone and even the sweat glands are starting to develop. The foetus is…
Baby’s Developments Your baby, who is now known as a foetus rather than an embryo, is about 1.6 cm long and all the organs are developing. Therefore this is a very crucial time. The heartbeat is now more regular and the baby’s brain and veins…
Baby’s Developments The eyes, nose and ears of the foetus are recognisable. The bones and muscles also can be seen since the skin is still so thin that it is almost transparent. The foetus is now moving about, but it is too small for you…