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At 26 weeks, your baby is about 35 to 36 cm (around the size of a cucumber) and weighs about 900 g. Though the skin may appear wrinkled now, your baby will keep gaining weight steadily over the next 14 weeks.  Development Highlights: The baby’s nerves are developing, allowing them to hear and respond to…

At 27 weeks, your baby continues to grow and develop rapidly. His size is about 35 cm long, about the size of a small head of cauliflower or lettuce, while his weight is around 1 kg.   What’s New This Week? Body fat increases, making the skin smoother and less wrinkled. Removable eyelids allow the baby…

By week 28, your baby is approximately 37.6 cm long and weighs around 1.1–1.13 kg, roughly the size of an eggplant. While still small, your baby’s growth accelerates significantly now.   Baby development includes:

At 29 weeks, your baby is about 38.6 cm to 39 cm long and weighs around 1.25 kg to 1.4 kg, about the size of an butternut squash. Here’s what’s happening inside: While about 25% of babies are still in breech (bottom-down) position at week 29, only around 3-4% remain in that position by full…

At 30 weeks, your baby is about 39.9 cm long and weighs between 1.2 and 1.4 kg, about the size of a zucchini. The infant still growing quickly, gaining about half a pound and half an inch every week. Baby Development After birth, your baby will only be able to see clearly about 20 cm…

At 31 weeks, your baby continues to grow and develop rapidly. The Length is around 41 cm, about the size of a coconut or a bunch of asparagus. The weight is between 1.6 and 1.8 kg and could reach up to 2.4 kg by full term.   Baby development At this point, all five senses are…

At this point, your baby weighs between 1.8 and 2.3 kg and measures about 42.5 cm, or the size of papaya. Except for the brain and lungs, the majority of the baby’s organs are now functionally developed. The baby’s skin resembles the newborn’s skin because of the fat buildup that causes it to lose its…

Your baby is growing steadily and getting ready for birth. The baby’s length is around 43.7 cm, about the size of a pineapple, while the weight is about 2 to 2.3 kg. Fat is building up under the skin, making it softer and less red. The baby’s bones are also hardening, except for the skull,…

Your baby is now about 45 cm long and weighs between 2.3 and 2.5 kg, about the size of a cantaloupe. At 34 weeks, your baby is moving frequently and changing positions and is able to open their eyes and respond to light. Also, the baby can hear sounds and recognize your voice and your…

Your baby is about 45–46.2 cm long (from head to heel), roughly the size of a honeydew melon, and weighs between 2.5 to 2.7 kg, with some babies reaching 3.5 kg. While they may not grow much longer, they’ll continue gaining weight. Your baby is accumulating fat to help maintain body warmth after birth. The brain continues growing…

At week 36, your baby measures around 47 cm in length and weighs between 2.6–3.1 kg, about the size of a romaine lettuce. If the baby is in breech position, your doctor may attempt to gently guide them into a head-down position by applying external pressure to the abdomen. As for development, the lanugo and…

Your baby is now fully developed and ready to be born at any time. He or she is about 50 cm long and weighs 3.2–3.8 kg. The baby’s brain and nervous system continue to fine-tune, and while the lungs and brain are mature enough to function, they’ll keep developing after birth. After delivery, the baby’s…

At this stage, your baby is about 51 cm long (the size of a Pumpkin) and weighs around 3–3.7 kg. The baby’s skull still has soft spots called fontanelles that allow flexibility during birth. The back one closes at 3–4 months, while the front one closes between 8–15 months. Your pediatrician will perform the Apgar…

At week 37, your baby measures about 48–49 cm in length, about the length of a leek, and weighs around 2.7–3.2 kg. Your baby continues to gain about half an ounce (14 g) per day. Your little one may now make random facial expressions, such as smiling or frowning. Some babies are born with just…

At 25 weeks, your baby is growing quickly, his Length around 33–34.6 cm, about the size of a zucchini, and his weight between 0.7 to 0.8 kg. What’s New This Week? Your baby is gaining body fat, making the skin look less wrinkled, and hair is starting to grow. Skin color appears pink because of…

During week 24, your baby is measuring 30 cm from head to toe, about the size of an ear of corn, and weighs approximately 0.6–0.7 kg. He gains roughly 6 ounces (170 grams) every week as a result of the development of fat, muscles, bones, and organs. Baby Development At this stage, the brain grows…

At 22 weeks, your baby is about the size of a coconut or sweet potato, around 27.8 cm long from head to toe and weighs about 14 ounces. Eyelids and eyebrows are fully formed, the eyes are complete, though the irises still lack pigment, and the lips become more defined. Skin looks wrinkled, as fat…

By the twentieth week, your developing baby weighs approximately 250–280 grams, and its length about 26 cm from head to heel, roughly the size of a banana. Every day, your baby is improving at sucking and swallowing more amniotic fluid About 7 million eggs are currently in a girl’s ovaries, by the time she is…

Your baby’s body is now beginning to resemble that of a tiny human! Muscles, bones, fingers, and a small nasal button are forming. At this stage, your baby measures about 16 mm, about the size of a blueberry. The lungs are starting to develop, and the retinas of the eyes are forming, which will later…

Your baby is growing quickly and is now about the size of a grape, around 10 mm, almost double the size from last week. The baby’s brain is growing rapidly, so the head is larger than the rest of the body, and about 100 new brain cells are forming every minute.

Pregnancy begins when an egg is released during ovulation and fertilized by sperm. Ovulation usually happens around day 14 of a typical 28-day cycle. However, it can occur earlier or later depending on the woman’s individual cycle. Because this week is part of your period, actual conception may not have occurred yet.

Fertilization occurs when one sperm successfully penetrates the egg. Though thousands race toward the egg, only the strongest one wins. Once inside, the egg seals itself to prevent entry by any other sperm. Pregnancy typically begins at the end of week 2 or mid-week 3 of the cycle. At this stage, the embryo is very…

The baby’s gender is determined at the moment of fertilization, but it won’t be detectable until the 4th or 5th month of pregnancy, since the reproductive organs are not yet developed. At this week 3, the embryo is still very small, about the size of a pinhead. The fertilized egg continues to divide for about…

By week 12, your baby is roughly the size of a plum, weighing 14 grams and growing 5 to 6 centimeters in length. The majority of your baby’s major organs are almost complete. Together with developed bones and muscles, they now have a functional circulatory, urinary, and digestive system. Red blood cell production has begun…

Your baby weighs between 9 and 12 grams in week 11. It is about the size of a fig, measuring 4 to 5 centimeters. The head is proportionately large, accounting for nearly half of the total body length (1:1 ratio), and your baby’s skin is still transparent. Your unborn child can now open and close…

Your baby is growing fast, doubling in size every week! From just an inch last week, your baby now measures between 1.2 and 1.5 inches (3–4 cm) and weighs around 7 grams. The head becomes more rounded, and the forehead more prominent, giving the brain space to grow. The head now makes up about half…

Your baby’s facial features are becoming more defined. The head is more upright and rounded, and hair follicles may start to appear. The eyes, still protected by the forming eyelids, are taking shape. The ears, mouth, and tongue are developing too, with small taste buds beginning to form. Other organs are growing quickly, including the…

By the fifth week, your baby is about the size of a sesame seed or an apple seed (approximately 2mm). It resembles a tiny tadpole, with a head, a tail, and a face with closed eyes and a small nose. Major organs begin to develop during this stage, including the kidneys, stomach, heart, liver, the…

At this early stage, the embryo is made up of two layers: the ectoderm and endoderm. These cells will eventually develop into the baby’s organs and tissues. The embryo is about the size of a poppy seed (Less than 2 mm) an is enclosed in an amniotic sac filled with amniotic fluid that protects it…

Your baby is growing rapidly at 21 weeks. He measures around 21.6 cm to 26.7 cm from head to toe and weighs approximately 300 grams. That’s about the size of a carrot. Baby Development

Your baby is growing fast! By week 6, your baby is around 6 mm long, about the size of a sweet pea. Baby Development

At 19 weeks, your baby weighs between 200 and 240 grams and is about 15 to 18 cm long, about the size of a mango or large tomato. The genitalia are more defined, and the kidneys are generating urine. The cervix and vagina are developing and settling into position in female infants. Additionally, the baby…

Your baby is now about 16 cm long, roughly the size of a bell pepper or an artichoke, and weighs around 190 grams. At this stage, the baby’s external genitals are fully formed and visible. The ears have developed significantly, and the nerves and tiny bones within them are maturing. Your baby’s hearing is getting…

Your baby experiences a growth spurt this week. By Week 17, the baby is around 14 cm long, about the size of a pomegranate, and weighs approximately 140 grams or more. This week, fat tissue begins to form, sweat glands develop, and your baby’s reflexes become more responsive. The sense of hearing improves significantly, and…

Week 16 marks a growth spurt for your baby, As the nervous system develops further, your baby can now move arms and legs more freely, even clench tiny fists. At this stage, your baby is about 12 cm long and weighs between 75 and 99 grams, about the size of an avocado. Your baby’s eyes…

At this point, your baby weighs about 70 grams and is about the size of an apple, measuring about 10 cm. Your baby may already be able to hear some of your internal organs sounds this week as the ears move from the neck to the sides of the head. Additionally, the eyes start to…

Your baby is about 8.5 cm long (crown to rump), roughly the size of a kiwi, and weighs around 42 grams, almost double from last week. Hair is starting to grow on the scalp and eyebrows, and a fine coating of hair called lanugo covers your baby’s body. This helps keep your baby warm until…

By week 13, your baby is about the size of a peach, weighing about 22 grams, and measuring about 7 cm. Your baby’s vocal cords are starting to form and their head, which now makes up around one-third of their entire body length, is becoming more proportionate. The intestines have now relocated to their correct…

Your baby weighs roughly 565–610 grams, and his length is about 28.9–30.6 cm (about the size of a grapefruit) from head to heel at 23 weeks. Baby Development On 3D ultrasound, facial features are becoming more distinct.