Fetal Development
(The First Three Months of Life)

* Day 1 : Fertilization occurs.

* Day 6 : Embryo implants in the uterus.

* Day 18 : Human heartbeat can be detected.*

* Day 21 : Foundations for many organs are apparent.

* Day 31 : Human anatomy ( arms, legs, etc. ) develops.

* Day 38 : Every muscle block is present; baby begins moving independently.

* Day 40 : Brain waves can be detected.

* 6 Weeks : EKG and EEG can be done; little fingers and little toes are forming.

* 8 Weeks : Every organ system is present, the baby is swimming in amniotic fluid.

* 12 Weeks : The Baby has sleep/wake cycle, digests food, swallows, excretes, breathes amniotic fluid, has vocal cords, and cries.


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