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After fertilization, intrauterine development of the fetus begins - a long, many months process of forming a new life. In the course of how the fetus develops in the womb, the activity of the entire female body changes, a continuous and very active metabolism occurs between the expectant mother and the fetus. The psychological behavior of a woman is also changing.

How the fetus develops in the womb (with photo and video)

After implantation, the period of intrauterine development of the fetus begins, while the rudiments of its organs and systems are laid. During pregnancy, a fetal egg is formed in the uterus, in which the embryo develops first, and then the fetus, and the placenta. The fetus is connected to the placenta by the umbilical cord.

The membranes of the fetus perform a protective function, participate in metabolic processes, the formation of the immune system.

As can be seen in the photo of the intrauterine development of the fetus, the chorion (villous membrane) at first does not have vessels, but at the end of the first month they appear:

At the time of implantation, the trophoblast is already capable of producing a small amount of a specific pregnancy hormone - chorionic gonadotropin, with the help of which the vital activity of the entire woman's body changes, the function of the yellow body of pregnancy in the ovary is preserved, on the determination of hormones of which in the blood and urine the diagnosis of early pregnancy is based.

The decidua during childbirth after the birth of the fetus is rejected and expelled from the uterine cavity along with others.

And in the process of how the fetus develops, the placenta also grows (children's place, from the Latin placenta - “flat cake”) - the most important organ through which the process of breathing, nutrition and excretion of metabolic products of the fetus takes place. In its significance, it performs the functions of the respiratory, digestive, and fetal excretion organs.

The placenta is formed from part of the decidua and overgrown chorionic villi. As pregnancy progresses, the number of villi increases, which leads to an increase in the contact surface between the blood flow of the mother and the unborn child. In the maternal part of the placenta, depressions are formed in which the villi are immersed and in which the maternal blood washing them circulates. This blood does not coagulate and does not mix with the fetal blood flowing through the vessels passing inside the villi.

During the development of the fetus, there is a constant active exchange of substances between the blood of the mother and the blood of the fetus. From maternal blood, oxygen and nutrients enter the blood of the embryo, and then the fetus, in a word, everything that is necessary for development and normal life. At the same time, metabolic products and carbon dioxide enter the mother's blood, that is, everything that needs to be removed from the developing organism. In addition to the function of external respiration, excretory function, delivery of nutrients, the placenta performs another function - intrasecretory, producing chorionic gonadotropin, which is especially important in the first months of pregnancy.

At the same time, as the fetus develops in the womb, starting from the 3-4th month, progesterone is formed in the placenta, since by this time the intrasecretory function of the corpus luteum of pregnancy stops, and this function completely falls on it. The placenta contains blood clotting factors that promote normal blood circulation and stop bleeding after childbirth. It also performs a barrier function, that is, it delays the entry of harmful substances to the fetus. But, unfortunately, some of them pass the placental barrier. And this must be remembered. So, drugs, alcohol, toxins, nicotine, mercury, arsenic, lead, viruses, pharmacological preparations freely penetrate the utero-placental barrier and have an extremely negative effect on the condition and development of the fetus.

In the photo, how the fetus develops, it can be seen that outwardly the placenta resembles a round thick cake. By the time of delivery, its diameter reaches 15-18 cm, thickness - 2-3 cm, and weight - about 500-600 g. The placenta has two surfaces: the maternal one, which faces the wall of the uterus, and the fruit, facing the fetus. Normally, the placenta is attached in the upper part of the uterus on the anterior or posterior wall, but sometimes there are anomalies in which there is a complete or partial overlap of the internal os of the uterus.

After watching the video "How the fetus develops in the womb", you can follow all the stages of the formation of a new life:

Intrauterine development of the fetus at the stage of formation of amniotic fluid

At the next stage of intrauterine development of the fetus, as a result of the secretion of the epithelium of the germinal membrane, the penetration of fluid from the mother's blood, the activity of the kidneys and lungs of the fetus, amniotic fluid is formed. They are a biologically active environment, the composition of which depends on the gestational age. By the end of pregnancy, approximately 1-1.5 liters of amniotic fluid accumulate. They protect the body of the unborn child from external influences, prevent the fusion of his skin with the amnion, protect the umbilical cord from being squeezed, and are a nutrient medium for him. Amniotic fluid contains proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, hormones, enzymes, immunoglobulins, minerals and other substances. In them, the fetus secretes urine and alveolar secretions from the respiratory tract. The waters are constantly renewed, in about 3-6 hours the entire amount of waters changes. The complete exchange of substances dissolved in them occurs in 5 days. Amniotic fluid is partially excreted through the fetus and subsequently through the placenta, but most of it is removed
through the membranes. Waters can undergo significant changes due to the condition of the mother and fetus. The amount of amniotic fluid can be normal (which we have already mentioned), excessive and insufficient. An excess (more than 2 liters) amount is called polyhydramnios, and an insufficient amount (500 ml) is called oligohydramnios.

Oligohydramnios is associated with a violation of the formation of amniotic fluid and its absorption. This condition occurs in about 0.3-0.5% of pregnant women.

Intrauterine development of the fetus at the stage of umbilical cord formation

The next stage of intrauterine development of the fetus is the formation of the umbilical cord (one of the main structures connecting mother and child). The umbilical cord is a cord-like formation, represented by two arteries and one vein, carrying blood from the fetus to the placenta and vice versa. Venous blood flows from the fetus to the placenta, and arterial blood flows in the opposite direction through the umbilical vein, enriched with oxygen in the placenta.

The umbilical vessels are surrounded by a gelatinous substance, nerve fibers and trunks run along them. The course of the vessels of the umbilical cord is tortuous, so the umbilical cord looks like twisted in length. One end of the umbilical cord is attached to the navel of the fetus, the other is connected to the placenta. The length of the umbilical cord of a full-term baby is approximately 50-55 cm, the diameter is about 1.5 cm. Sometimes the umbilical cord is long (60-80 cm or more) or short (35-40 cm or less). Its thickness is determined by the amount of gelatinous substance.

Receptors in the mother's body are sensitive nerve endings located in the endometrium of the uterus, decidua, and blood vessels. Their function is to perceive information about the state of the fetus and its development.

The video "Intrauterine Development of the Fetus" will help you better understand how the embryo develops in the mother's womb:

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The onset of pregnancy is the beginning of an amazing time for the expectant mother. Seeing two cherished stripes on the test, I can’t wait to find out what lies ahead on the upcoming path of bearing crumbs. Today we will tell you how the fetus develops by weeks of pregnancy, what the mother feels at the same time, and at what stages all the organs and systems of the baby's body are formed.

Starting point: how to find out when the pregnancy began

The obstetrician calculates the start date for the expectation of a baby in a woman during the first visit to the antenatal clinic.

The doctor performs a manual examination to determine the size of the uterus. This will help him understand what gestational age the uterus corresponds to.
Also, the local doctor must specify the date of the first day of the last menstruation. This moment is taken into account, because. the uterine mucosa begins to prepare for pregnancy precisely from this period of time.
You can find out the most reliable information about the gestational age with the help of an ultrasound examination. An ultrasound study can tell, to the day, when little life began. An examination even at the earliest stages (starting from 4-5 weeks) evaluates the size of the embryo, which allows the obstetrician-gynecologist to calculate the exact date of the onset of pregnancy.

In the first week after conception, the embryo is actively moving through the fallopian tube. After six days of active “journey”, it enters the uterine cavity. Under the action of progesterone (it is also called the hormone of pregnancy), the unborn baby is attached to the uterine mucosa, this process is called implantation.

If the attachment of the embryo has successfully taken place, then the next menstruation will not happen - the pregnancy has begun.

Intrauterine development of the child

The development of a baby inside the mother's womb, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth, is usually called a miracle, and there is every reason for this. Fortunately, medicine has studied quite well all the stages of the most important event in a woman's life - pregnancy. Every expectant mother can accurately imagine what will happen to her and her baby during all nine months.

There are three periods of intrauterine development of the baby:

blastogenesis- begins with fertilization and lasts 15 days;
embryonic period- starts from the 16th day and ends by the 13th week of pregnancy;
fetal period- from 13 weeks and lasts until the very birth.

Each period has its own chronology of events. The formation of the child's organs, vital systems in his body and his immediate growth naturally move in each period of intrauterine development. You can find out how this happens, what and when is formed in the summary table. It will be informative for expectant mothers who are interested and important information about the development of the child at all stages of pregnancy.

The development of pregnancy by week

The expectation of the birth of a baby in obstetrics is usually divided into three conditional parts:

I trimester - from the beginning of pregnancy to the 13th week;
II trimester - from the 14th to the 26th week;
III trimester - from the 27th to the 40th week.

These trimesters contain 10 obstetric months. Conditional split table:

obstetric month	Weekly pregnancy period
First month	From the first to the fourth week of pregnancy (1-4)
Second month	From the fifth to the eighth week (5-8)
third month	From the ninth to the twelfth week (9-12)
fourth month	Thirteenth to sixteenth (13-16)
Fifth month	From the seventeenth to the twentieth (17-20)
Sixth obstetric month	Twenty-one to twenty-four (21-24)
seventh month	Twenty-fifth to twenty-eighth (25-28)
eighth month	Twenty-ninth to thirty-second (29-32)
ninth month	Thirty-three to thirty-six (33-36)
tenth month	Thirty-seven to forty (37-40)

Before a detailed study of the process of fetal development in the mother's abdomen, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the table of changes in the growth and weight of the future fetus:

week of pregnancy	Fruit size	Fetal weight
1	–	–
2	–	–
3	0.15-0.2mm	–
4	1 mm	–
5	1.25-1.5mm	–
6	2-4 mm	–
7	4-5 mm	–
8	1.6-2 cm.	1 year
9	2.3 cm.	3-4 years
10	3-3.1 cm.	5 y.
11	4.1 cm	7 y.
12	5.4-6.3 cm.	13-14
13	7.4-8 cm.	20-23
14	8.7 cm	35-43
15	10-11 cm.	50-60 g.
16	11.6 cm.	80-90
17	12-13 cm.	100-110 g.
18	14.2 cm.	150 g.
19	15.3 cm.	200-210
20	16.4 cm.	260-270
21	19-20 cm.	300-310
22	21-22 cm.	350 g.
23	23 cm	450
24	24 cm	550
25	25-26 cm.	680-700
26	33 cm	800
27	34 cm	950
28	36 cm	1-1.3 kg.
29	37 cm	1.4 kg.
30	38 cm	1.5 kg.
31	39 cm	1.6 kg.
32	42 cm	1.7 kg.
33	43 cm	1.9-2 kg.
34	44 cm	2.2 kg.
35	45 cm	2.4-2.5 kg.
36	47.5 cm.	2.6 kg.
37	48.5 cm.	2.9 kg.
38	50 cm	3.1 kg.
39	51 cm.	3.3 kg.
40	52 cm	3.4 kg.

Now let's move on to describing the development of the baby in the womb for each week of a woman's pregnancy:

1 Week

There is no talk of a fetus as such, since pregnancy has not actually occurred yet. The main sign that fertilization has occurred can be implantation bleeding. This phenomenon manifests itself as slightly spotting spotting approximately 6-7 days after conception.

2 weeks

This week from an obstetric point of view is considered as possible for conception. The egg in the female body matures by the 14th day of the cycle and is theoretically ready for fertilization. If, according to your calculations, the moment of conception has already taken place, then the second week is marked by the attachment of the fetal egg to the uterus. This moment is important, since from the moment of attachment the fetus begins its full development.

3 week

The embryo is similar in appearance to a microscopic berry; in the third week it is still only a set of cells. The size of the embryo is negligible, the maximum diameter by this time is 0.2 mm. But just during this period, the formation of sexual characteristics at the cellular level begins. Having gained a foothold in the uterus, the most important process of intrauterine development of the baby begins - the formation of the placenta. Before the formation and development of the basic systems of the body of the unborn child, there is very little left.

4 week

Obstetric 4th week - the period at which the expectant mother discovers two cherished strips on the test. The functional distribution of cells is in full swing in the embryo. Its size can be compared this week with poppy seeds. The weight is still quite insignificant and does not exceed 0.5 g, but the process of cell division occurs every minute and the unborn baby grows very quickly.

5 week

The embryo has already passed several stages of its development - the zygote, morula and blastocyst. Cells continue to divide rapidly, and by the end of the fifth week, the baby will already weigh at least 1 g, and the size will reach as much as 1.5 mm. On the fetal egg, you can already see the emerging sense organs - eyes, ears and mouth. The blood type of the unborn child was formed just in time for the 5th week of intrauterine life. The formation of the thyroid gland, as well as the intestinal and urinary systems, begins.

6 week

At this time, the largest parts of the body - the torso and head - are clearly distinguished in the unborn child. In the form of tiny processes, legs and arms are distinguishable with tiny fingers outlined on them. The weight at the sixth week of the embryo is up to 2 g, and the average size is about 4 mm. Cartilaginous structures are actively developing, the thymus gland is being formed. The main organs continue to develop: the heart, liver, lungs, stomach and pancreas. The baby develops muscle tissue, the external genitalia are outlined.

7 week

With the beginning of the seventh week, the embryonic period ends. The future baby is now called by another medical term - the fetus. At this time, the facial features of the crumbs are already slightly distinguishable. The rudiments of the nose, eyelids are formed, the ears and upper lip are visible. Outwardly, “unnecessary” organs are still present - gills and a tail, which will disappear a little later. The hemispheres of the brain are formed, cartilaginous tissues are continuously developing. The liver at week 7 is already capable of producing blood cells.

8 week

At week 8, the weight of the fetus is 1 g, and the length reaches 20 mm. If you look at an ultrasound examination, then the future baby will look proportionately like a grape. But every day the fetus looks more and more like a real man. The baby's face is already better marked, the nose has small nostrils, and the olfactory recipes are actively formed. His heart becomes four-chambered; in future girls, ovaries are formed, in boys - testicles; the arms and legs of the fetus at this time can already bend / unbend.

9 week

Many systems and organs are formed by the 9th week of pregnancy, but they do not yet fully function, but continue to develop. Palms are formed, the membranes between tiny fingers disappear. Lymph nodes are laid. The first reflex begins to develop - swallowing. The eyelids of the baby are formed and can involuntarily open and close. The fruit in size already resembles a large cherry berry - weight 4 g, height about 30 mm.

10 week

At week 10, the baby is actively moving and pushing. But these movements are so weightless that the expectant mother simply does not feel them. The muscles of the face, neck and pharynx begin to develop. The face is already formed, and in a few weeks the appearance of the unborn child can be seen on ultrasound. The rudiments of milk teeth develop. The cerebellum “acquires” neural connections that are subsequently responsible for reflexes. A small heart makes at least 150 beats per minute. Now the fruit weighs already 5 g, has grown by about +12 mm and resembles a strawberry.

11 week

The organs and systems of the crumbs have already formed by this time, some are working at full strength, while others continue to mature. The bronchi, lungs, trachea are actively developing; liver; intestinal tract; blood vessels; irises of the eyes. At 11 weeks on an ultrasound scan, you can see the outlines of the unborn baby.

12 week

The kid is already actively using some reflexes - imitating breathing and swallowing movements, involuntarily clenching and unclenching his palms into fists. The first contractions of the intestinal muscles (perylstatics) appear. The pancreas is formed and is already “learning” to produce bile. A unique pattern appears on the fingertips. The baby develops facial expressions, he can smile or wrinkle his face. Weight - up to 13 g, and height - up to 62 mm.

13 week

A week of active growth spurt for the unborn baby. The brain is already able to give the first commands to the reflex movements of the fetus. Sense of smell develops, vocal cords are formed. The body begins to grow faster, and the growth of the head, on the contrary, slows down. Digestive villi appear in the intestines of the crumbs. The baby's skin is still very thin, and riddled with blood vessels. The weight of the fetus increases to 20 g, and growth - up to 80 mm.

14 week

At week 14, all organs and systems of the unborn baby are being improved and continue to grow actively. The chest can rise and fall, as if breathing, this is how the lungs are trained. The process of hematopoiesis is formed, sweat glands, neck muscles become stronger every day. The weight of the baby at this time is about 27 g, and the height is 110 mm. The lifestyle, nutrition and well-being of the mother are very important - if these indicators are in order, then the baby feels good and does not experience any discomfort.

15 week

This week, the fetus has already formed vision and the necessary nerve endings to be able to see after birth. From the 15th week, ossification of the skeleton gradually occurs - a long-term process that requires a large amount of calcium. In toddlers, boys begin to produce the male hormone - testosterone. The kidneys excrete the first amniotic fluid. The muscles of the child are improved and strengthened. Fetal weight - 50 g, height - up to 104 mm.

16 week

At week 16, the future baby grows actively from the top of the head to the very heels. The weight is already about 80 g, and the height can reach 117 mm. The systems of the body function to the best of their ability, some of them are already “working” quite smoothly. Swallowing the amniotic fluid, it passes through the digestive tract and kidneys, and turns into urine. The skeleton becomes ossified, the child's legs lengthen. The baby is actively moving in the uterus.

17 week

The auditory formation of the unborn baby by the 17th week is smoothly completed. Weight approaches 100 g, and height becomes about 12 cm. The system of blood vessels develops and branches. The most important components of their own immunity appear in the baby's blood - interferon and immunoglobulin. In female children, the uterus is formed in utero. The strength of the child's tremors increases during this period, they become frequent and tangible.

18 week

The development of the fetus in this period of the second trimester is very intensive. The baby is growing so fast that it could already fit in the palm of your hand. The movements are palpable, the baby moves very actively at week 18. Often swallows amniotic fluid, which can lead to hiccups - this moment the expectant mother can notice by a slight twitching of the abdomen. Gradually, a layer of subcutaneous fat forms in the fetus, muscles develop, and the mineralization of the skeleton continues. Weight - about 150 g, height does not exceed 14 cm.

19 week

The child inside the uterus is actively growing, improving and gaining weight. By the way, by the 19th week the baby weighs about 200 g, and the height is about 14-15 cm. The body emphasizes the development of the brain, the improvement of the five basic senses. The amount of subcutaneous fat increases. The respiratory system continues to develop and strengthen. The period of wakefulness alternates with a period of activity, the baby can sleep up to 16-18 hours a day.

20 week

Outwardly, your baby has already become a real little man, and on an ultrasound scan you can already see the sex of the child, his facial features, watch facial expressions (which sometimes also show the character traits of the future child). The weight of the crumbs at the "equator" of pregnancy is approximately 250-270 g, and the average height is 16 cm. The child is active, turns his head, sucks his fingers, opens and closes his mouth.

21 weeks

At this time, you can already be sure that the child distinguishes sounds and hears what is happening outside the uterus. In terms of body proportions, the baby already almost resembles a newborn. The weight of the fetus is about 300 g, height is 19 cm. At this time, taste buds are actively formed, the composition of the blood is improved.

22 week

The twenty-second week is the period when the unborn child prefers to spend most of his time in a dream. But, nevertheless, in a dream, the baby actively turns over, the size of the uterus still allows you to change position. The baby is spinning, pushing, pulling the umbilical cord. Weight at this stage is about 350 g, and height is 20-21 cm.

23 week

The next week meets with the usual movements, although many babies prefer to “calm down” by 23-24 weeks and make their mothers worry about rare movements. The baby still has enough space in the uterus, so many of his pushes are simply not felt, so you should not worry. The weight is already moving towards the mark of 450 g, and the height is more than 22 cm, although it is worth remembering: all of the above parameters are individual.

24 week

Under the mother's heart, the unborn baby grows and gains weight - the indicator for many future children at this time is at least 550 g. This week, the development of the bronchi in the baby is completed, which is very important for the child's respiratory system as a whole.

25 week

From the 25th week, the child in the womb begins to produce pigment in the hair, giving them the color that is due to heredity. It is this color that the mother will see in the baby at his birth. Weight reaches 700 g, height - 23-25 cm. Nerve connections and brain cells continue to form. In the fetus, training respiratory movements can be observed.

26 week

Tremors for a period of twenty-six weeks become strong, distinct, and many mothers may even complain about their intensity. The weight of the child is already at least 800-850 g, and the height is already more than 33 cm. The active strengthening of the bones of the skeleton continues, the rudiments of milk teeth in the gums are mineralized. Nails and hairs begin to grow.

27 week

The growth of the child at this time is about 34 cm, and the weight is approaching 1 kg. The baby becomes cramped in the uterus, and the legs can no longer be stretched out, so the baby takes the optimal position: it pulls small crossed legs and arms to the chest. From the twenty-seventh week, the baby is already gradually assuming the correct position in the uterus, but if he lies across or “sits on the priest”, then there is still time to roll over.

28 week

From the beginning of the 28th week of pregnancy, the weight of the fetus is up to 1300 grams, and the height is up to 37 cm. The development of muscle tissue continues intensively in the child. New convolutions are formed in the cerebral cortex. A Rh conflict between the mother and the fetus is possible, and at this time the obstetrician-gynecologist must take special measures.

29 week

The weight of the fetus is about 1500 kg, and the body length is at least 38 cm. It is time for the expectant mother to master the method of counting movements.

30 week

The full growth of the fetus reaches 36-38 cm, weight reaches 1.5 kg. The expectant mother may have several fears that are associated with future childbirth.

31 weeks

At the 31st week of pregnancy, the weight of the fetus will be about 1.6 kg, the full height is about 39 cm. The baby develops pain sensitivity. There may be disturbances in the night's sleep of a pregnant woman due to active and strong fetal tremors. It's time to explore the issues of anesthesia during childbirth.

32 week

The weight of the fetus is about 1.7 kg, the size from the crown to the heels is 40-42 cm. Sudden movements can cause dizziness and nausea in a pregnant woman. It's time to think about the possible presence of someone close to you at the birth.

33 week

The weight of the fetus by week 33 is approximately 2000 g, height is 42-43 cm. The mineralization of the bones of the fetus is almost complete. The expectant mother should from time to time count the movements of the fetus.

34 week

The growth of the fetus is on average 43-44 cm, weight 2.2 kg. The baby becomes very crowded in the uterus, and motor activity decreases. It is time for mom to discuss with the doctor the method of delivery: natural childbirth or caesarean section.

35 week

Fetal growth 45-46 cm, weight 2300-2500 grams. The fetus is almost completely ready for childbirth, but the lungs are not yet ready to perform the respiratory function. It's time to pack your things for the hospital. If the baby in the uterus has not yet taken the correct position, special exercises will help.

36 week

The weight of the fetus is approximately 2.5-2.7 kg. Full height is about 45-47 cm. At this time, the indicators of each crumb can differ greatly from the average, up or down. It's time for parents to make a list of things to plan and complete before the baby is born.

37 week

The thirty-seventh obstetric week of pregnancy is the time when the mother must be mentally prepared for the birth of the child. This is especially true of multiple pregnancy and the birth of children, starting with the second child. The weight of the child reaches 2.9 kg, and the growth is within 50 cm.

38 week

The thirty-eighth week may be the last week of your pregnancy. The child gradually becomes heavier. The baby weighs about 3 kg, and the height is already 48-50 centimeters. Childbirth can begin at any time, so loved ones must be within reach at all times.

39 week

At the 39th week, the mother is not only physically, but already mentally prepared for childbirth. The baby weighs about 3 kg, and its height is about 48-50 cm. In size, the child at this time is similar to a miniature watermelon.

40 week

At the end of this week, the expected date of the birth of the baby may fall. The weight of the baby is already about 3.5 kg, height is about 51-55 cm. The baby is completely ready for birth. It remains to wait for the moment when he will make the newly-made parents happy with his birth.

Total.

This is how 40 weeks of pregnancy goes. A happy start to a new life - watch the video of how the baby develops in the mother's stomach:

Pregnancy development by months: how the mother's body changes and the baby grows

1st month

Mother. The chest becomes sensitive, touching it is painful. The uterus begins to grow gradually.

Child. So far, the future baby is called an embryo. For the first six days of pregnancy, he swims in the amniotic fluid, lives “autonomously” and is not yet connected with his mother. Outwardly, the embryo resembles a tiny auricle measuring 5 mm in size. By day 21, his heart begins to work; in parallel, at the same time, important organs are formed: the spinal cord and brain. By the end of the 1st month, the umbilical cord appears, connecting the baby with the future placenta.

2nd month

Mother. Pregnancy is outwardly not yet noticeable to either the expectant mother or others - the uterus is in the small pelvis, and its size is small. Changes continue to occur in the breast, it swells and increases in size.

Child. This month, changes are coming in the appearance of the unborn baby - facial features are emerging, the outlines of the eye sockets appear; there is the formation of tiny arms, legs and even fingers on them. The weight of the embryo at this time is up to 8 g, and the size is about 4 cm.

3rd month

Mother. An intensive growth takes place in the uterus, it develops, it already fills the small pelvis in size and almost reaches the womb. Very soon everyone will see that you are in position!

Child. By medical standards, your baby has already passed the embryonic stage and is now becoming a fetus. Its weight can reach 65 g, and its length varies from 10 to 12 cm. An important point in development is that in the 2nd month, the child has an inner and outer ear. The baby behaves very actively, moves its arms and legs, nods its head and clenches its fists. The growing child already has eyelids, and thanks to them he can open and close his eyes.

4th month

Mother. A rounded tummy is already looming, the waist begins to gradually “blur”. The mammary glands cause considerable discomfort due to their growth and sensitivity - you have to choose a suitable sleeping position for a long time.

Child. Your baby already has quite a tangible weight - up to 250 g. Most of the time the child spends swimming in the amniotic fluid, their renewal occurs every 3-4 hours. A fluff appears on the baby’s head, eyebrows and eyelashes appear on the face. In the intrauterine process of development, the first feelings and sensations begin to form in the child. The baby reacts to loud sounds and to a bright light source.

5th month

Mother. Almost every day, the belly of the expectant mother becomes larger and clearly protrudes forward. The uterus is located about 8 cm below the navel. Starting from 17 weeks, most expectant mothers begin to feel new sensations in the stomach - so far weak, but very pleasant jolts and movements of their baby.

Child. In the fifth month, the child's brain is actively growing, the nervous system is developing. The heart beats more often 2 times than that of the mother. The weight of the crumbs by this period can be up to 650 g, and the height is about 30 cm. By the 20th week, the baby is already able to suck his fingers on his hands, and at 24 weeks he can open his eyes and react to light.

6th month

Mother. The waist of a pregnant woman by this time becomes 8-10 cm larger. The size of the uterus increases so much that now it reaches the navel. The state of health and mood are good, the weight has not grown too much and nothing limits the activity of the expectant mother.

Child. It is time for the maturation of the respiratory system of the baby. The lungs begin to mature after 24-25 weeks of pregnancy. The child has already formed sensations of light and noise - when a sharp sound is heard, the baby may shudder. The first reflexes (hiccups, swallowing and sucking reflex) also appear and actively develop.

7th month

Mother. The size of the uterus by the seventh month of pregnancy reaches 24-28 cm in height, it continues to grow and increases with the child.

Child. The baby is already less active than at an earlier date. In most cases, the baby settles in the uterus head down, and sleeps for a long time. The weight of the child is already 1-1.2 kg, and the height is up to 37 cm. He is already learning to breathe, but the lungs are not yet mature enough - they will finally be ready for the breathing process at about 34 weeks, which is important for premature birth. By this time, the baby has already learned to recognize the mother's voice, and recognizes it when he hears it.

8th month

Mother. The body of the expectant mother continues to change - the uterus rises already by 30 cm, contracting from time to time, as if “rehearsing” the upcoming contractions. Colostrum appears in the breast. In the third trimester, the load on the female body increases many times over, and existing chronic diseases may worsen.

Child. The baby is growing and gaining strength. For bone mineralization, the baby needs a large amount of calcium, which comes to him from his mother. The skin of the child becomes pink, smoother. From time to time, a mother can observe protrusions and “bumps” on her stomach at those moments when the baby is tossing and turning.

9th month

Mother. The body of a pregnant woman begins active preparation for childbirth. The uterus, together with the baby, weighs about 6-7 kg at this time, and its height is measured within 33 cm. In the third trimester, pain in the pubic joint, swelling and increased blood pressure are not uncommon.

Child. After the 38th week of pregnancy, the development of the intrauterine development of the baby can be considered complete. The baby is ready to be born. In the last month, the baby is gaining 10-15 g daily. Amniotic fluid is becoming less and less, the child is growing by leaps and bounds, and it becomes crowded in the uterus. In girls, the large labia cover the small ones; in boys, the testicles descend into the scrotum. The fluff on the body completely disappears, and little original lubrication remains. At the time of birth, the child weighs approximately 3-3.5 kg, and the height varies from 50 to 55 cm.

And finally, photos and recommendations from a young mother. Look at the photo of the growth of the abdomen during forty weeks of pregnancy. Have you photographed your belly week by week?

Life naturally begins in the womb. This simple truth is known to everyone, if you miss the achievements of science and technology, no matter how innovative it may sound. The prefix "in" in Latin "novatio" means "in the direction of change." The very concept of "innovation", which arose in the 19th century, received a new application at the beginning of the 20th century as a result of research in the field of economic relations.

Whether any changes and innovations are needed in the relationship between a man and a woman at the birth of their child is a widely discussed and increasingly controversial issue. But the most important task of future parents has always been and remains the creation of the best conditions for the baby to be born always well. Therefore, they, along with everyone around them, often ask themselves the question - what does a child feel in the womb.

The origin of life

At the beginning of a conversation about this, I would immediately like to note that I don’t really want to use the medical terms “fetus” or “embryo”. It is unlikely that the future mother thinks about the fact that some cells connect and grow inside her, she always thinks about her child.

The life of a baby, as is most commonly believed, begins from the moment he is born. He accepts congratulations on his first birthday in 12 months. But in reality, according to, for example, in China, at that moment he had already lived for 21 months. 9 months in the womb is also his life. This opinion is shared by embryologists, gynecologists, psychologists and, of course, the parents of the child. What are the mother's emotions from the pushing of the baby in her stomach! She can't call that tiny creature, four weeks after conception, an organism with a small, independently beating heart, an accumulation of certain cells.

I am a little man!

Twelve weeks later, the baby in the womb already has tiny hands with tactile cells at the tip of each finger, and facial features become individual. From this time on, the kid is able to express the whole palette of human feelings on his touching, intelligent face. This can be observed especially well in infants born prematurely (at the 25th week). They groan and wrinkle their brow when they are examined, but enjoy on the mother's chest, which is accompanied by their smile. Any contact with the mother's body is a search for protection. In anxious situations, the baby even leans his head against the crib - this reminds him of the familiar environment in the womb, where he was surrounded by maternal hip bones.

Note! Touching and stroking the belly of a pregnant woman is very important, including if it comes from the father of the child.

A woman's womb is the very protective haven in which the baby feels the greatest connection with the mother, when he participates in her life, at the same time, not being isolated from the outside world. The baby reacts to what is happening around the mother, feels her mood, hears various noises during the work of all the organs of her body - the heart, stomach, intestines, pulsations of blood vessels. It has been noticed that the ultrasound procedure is not very pleasant for the baby in the womb, so it must be carried out according to the plan.

Sounds play a special role in the development of the baby. To understand how he perceives sounds in the womb, we just need to plunge headlong into the water. In such a muffled form, any sounds are perceived by him. At the 25th week, the child's hearing organs are already fully developed.

Note! It is very important to pay attention to communication with the child in the form of a quiet and emotionally positive conversation. The child perceives fairy tales and lullabies already in the mother's womb.

Such communication for a woman is always fascinating and exciting. Mommy asks herself questions - does the baby hear her, does she understand her worries and anxieties, her fatigue? How to make him feel comfortable?

The child experiences discomfort with loud music, especially hard rock, which is accompanied by frequent noisy beats. He actively reacts to the quarrels of his parents, to the sharp movements of the mother's body, to the loud ringing of the mobile phone, to the long operation of the mixer, to the loud bang of the car door, to the tears of the mother. Aggression between parents causes more harm to the unborn baby than alcohol or smoking, and often leads to miscarriage.

Note! The baby loves classical, calm music, and in the later stages of the mother's pregnancy, the low tone of the father's conversation is well received.

Personality formation

In the womb, the baby already shows emotions, actively reacts to everything that happens around him, especially to the mood of his mother. Therefore, she should think only about positive things and do only pleasant things, not forgetting about physical exercises. There is an opinion that the future mental development of the child depends on the nervousness and stress of the mother during pregnancy. Nevertheless, German scientists hastened to reassure everyone by refuting this point of view. The fact is that the baby only for short periods of time (instantly) reacts to events, then quickly switches his attention and forgets about the previous one.

Note! Only prolonged stress of a pregnant mother has an impact on the future psyche of a child. Maternal rejection of an unwanted child leads to the infant's dislike for himself, which means that the child has difficulty adapting to society.

Want to eat!

The baby in the womb silently reports that he is hungry, with various movements and jerks. Its nutrition occurs through the placenta, where nutrients come from the foods consumed by the mother. The amniotic fluid becomes bitter from strong tea, cigarette nicotine, spicy food seasonings and spices. Therefore, it is extremely important what a pregnant woman eats. If mommy is excited or scared, there is a clamp in her body, which means that the placenta does not receive the necessary nutrition and oxygen.

Love and security, satiety and peace - these are the components of the success of a small person. We wish him a good appetite for the joy of all.

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Find out how the baby develops in utero:

Pregnancy is a physiological process in which a fertilized egg develops in the uterus, first called an embryo, and later a fetus. The duration of pregnancy is about 9 astronomical or 10 obstetric months. Traditionally, the development of pregnancy is considered by trimesters. However, knowing how the embryo develops by week is also of interest.

Embryo or fetus?

In medical science, you can often find two concepts related to the period of bearing a child - "embryo" and "fetus". What's the difference between them?

Intrauterine development of the fetus is conventionally divided into two stages:

Embryonic - lasts the first eight weeks. At this time, the fetus that develops in the uterus is called an embryo.
Fetal (from 9 weeks until the moment of delivery). At this stage, the fetus is in the mother's womb.

How the child will develop, his internal organs, systems, at various periods of intrauterine development of the fetus is determined by the genetic code that was transmitted by the sex cells of the mother and father.