Pregnancy Stages by Week
For the nine months that you carry your baby, every week brings new developments. From a microscopic group of cells to a fully-functioning baby, the development of a baby brings complex changes and growth every week.
All pregnancies are different, and babies are born in varying sizes and with different abilities. Following a general timetable of weekly progress can help parents keep track of their developing baby.
Week 1-2. The fertilized egg grows into a ball of cells and burrows into the lining of the uterus. Cells are dividing and specializing.
Week 3. Pregnancy can be detected. Amniotic fluid begins to surround the ball of cells. Hormones are being released to help its growth.
Week 4. The size of a poppy seed, the embryo’s organs begin to develop
Week 5. Three layers are developing, which will later make up all of the baby’s organs and tissues.
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For the nine months that you carry your baby, every week brings new developments. From a microscopic group of cells to a fully-functioning baby, the development of a baby brings complex changes and growth every week.
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