PARENTING

What would my baby be like right now?

Fetal Development — Petersburg, VA — Pregnancy Support Center of The Tri-Cities Inc.

1st 9 Months

Day 1: Sperm joins with egg to form one cell that contains the genetic blueprint for every detail of human development.

Day 5-9: The fertilized egg implants itself into the lining of the uterus.

Day 21: The baby's heart begins to beat.

Day 28: The baby's backbone and muscles are forming. Arms, legs, ears, and eyes begin to show.

Day 30: The circulatory system is circulating blood through the body.

Day 35: Your baby's fingers can be seen on the hand.

Day 40: Brain waves can be detected and recorded.

Week 7: Your baby begins to move spontaneously. Jaw and teeth buds form.

Week 8: Your baby now has everything present found in a fully developed adult. The baby can respond to touch.

Week 9: Your baby can grasp objects placed in its palm. Fingerprints have developed.

Week 10: She can swallow, squint, and wrinkle her forehead.

Week 12: Your baby sleeps and wakes up. She can make a fist and curl her toes. She begins to breathe amniotic flluid to be used to develop her respiratory system.

Week 13: Sex organs are recognizable.

Month 4: The ears are functioning at this time. The baby's hair and nails are growing.

Month 5: The baby begins kicking and moving more often. You can feel movement by now and he or she may jump in reaction to loud noises.

Month 6: Skin is now protecting the baby with oil and sweat glands now functioning. He can swallow, hiccup, and suck his thumb.

Month 7: She can now recognize your voice. Your baby can open and close her eyes.

Month 8: The skin is getting thicker. Antibodies are increasing.

Month 9: The baby begins to move down in preparation for birth.

Pregnancy Education

  • Maternity Clothing
  • Infant Clothing and Accessories
  • Prenatal, Parenting, and Life Skills classes available on an individual basis.

Baby & Maternity Resources Available

We want to make sure you are prepared to receive your baby. We understand that having a baby is expensive, so we are here to support you as much as possible through the journey. We offer maternity and baby clothing, so it's one less thing to worry about.

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