Development:

Stages of
Pregnancy
Vienna & Katelyn

Fertilization & Fetal

Development
Fertilization is the joining of an egg and sperm, coming together to make a zygote.
If one sperm doesnt make its way into the fallopian tube and burrows into the egg, it fertilizes
the egg. The egg then changes so that no other sperm can get in.
Fetal development are the stages of pregnancy
Sums up the stages of the fetus developing in the mother womb.

Cell Division

month 1 & 2
the first month of pregnancy is when the egg is released
from the ovary, the fathers sperm & mothers egg meet in
the fallopian tube, the combination of sperm & egg is called
a zygote. The zygote then spends its time traveling past
the down the fallopian tubes, it then divides and forms a
ball of cells called a blastocyst ( the blastocyst is made up
of an inner group of cells ). The inner group of cells then
becomes the embryo. The second month is when the
lining of the uterus has thick with blood and is ready to
support the baby. Body parts start to develop
month 3 & 4
throughout both months, the baby is no longer an embryo
is it now a fetus. The fetus continues to grow more of its
features, his/hers eyelids dont open until the 28th week.

month 5 & 6
the mother experiences fluttering, this is often called
quickening, when the mother feels her baby moving.
here the baby is more active, it moves around alot. the
mother starts to feel a lot more uncomfortable due to her
baby growing and moving.
month 7 & 8
here the brain develops rapidly. the baby can now open
and close his/hers eyelids. the fetus gains a weight.
month 9
your baby weighs 5 pounds. your baby gains weight, it
wont get any longer. on your 38th week, your baby is
fully developed, so your baby can be born any day from
now, unless you have a planned c-section.

Overview of the Stages of

Pregnancy
In a typical pregnancy it is usually 40 weeks from a woman's last menstrual cycle. During the pregnancy
there are 3 stages known as trimesters. The first trimester ends at week 12. The second trimester is from
week 13 to week 27. The third trimester is from week 14 and ends at birth.Women experience body changes
during the first trimester. Women do not go threw their menstrual cycle, hormones in the body trigger the
body to begin nursing way before the baby is born. Other changes are as the following morning sickness
which strikes at anytime of the day, tender/ swollen breasts, increased urination, fatigue, food aversion or
cravings, dizziness, heartburn, constipation, also woman's emotions are everywhere, they are happy, mad,
sad,irritated, annoyed, and tired. Second trimester changes; as the first trimester begins to go away so does
the morning sickness and the constant headaches, the baby bump begins to show, and at the end of the
second trimester the mother will be able to feel her baby move. Some of the physical and mental changes are
backaches, facial skin begins to darken, a line running from the belly bottom starts to show, including stretch
marks, itchiness, and swelling. Finally, the third trimester like in the second trimester the mother will feel more
discomfort, as the baby grows it puts more pressure on the mother's uterus, and because of the baby pushing
up against the uterus it causes the mother to go to the bathroom more frequently.

First Trimester

Baby at Eight Weeks

Baby at Four Weeks

The brain and the

spinal cord known as
the nervous system
begin to form
The heart begins to
form
Development of the
arms and legs
Baby is an embryo
1/25 of an inch long

Forming organs
Heart begins to beat
Arms and legs are longer
Formation of fingers and toes
Formation of the sex
Begin feature of the face
Clear umbilical cord
At the end of eight weeks the
fetus is one inch long

Baby at Twelve Weeks

the nerves and the

muscles begin to
work together
external organs
begin to show the
sex of the body
eyelids close for
protection
baby is three inches
long

Second
Trimester

Baby at Weeks Twenty

Baby at Weeks Sixteen

musculoskeletal development/
growth
skin formation
baby's first bowel movement
sucking motion
baby is 4 to 5 inches long

bone marrow begins to make blood

tastebuds from tongue

foot and fingerprints form

lungs are formed (but do not function)

regular sleep pattern

If your baby is a boy, his testicles begin to
descend into the scrotum. If your baby is a
girl, her uterus and ovaries are in place, and a
lifetime supply of eggs has formed in the
ovaries

Baby at Weeks

bone marrow begins to make blood

tastebuds from tongue
foot and fingerprints form
lungs are formed (but do not function)
regular sleep pattern
If your baby is a boy, his testicles begin to
descend into the scrotum. If your baby is a girl,
her uterus and ovaries are in place, and a
lifetime supply of eggs has formed in the ovaries

Third
Trimester

Baby at Thirty-Six to Forty Weeks

Baby at Twenty-Three Weeks
Your baby's bones are soft but fully
formed.
Movements and kicking increase.
The eyes can open and close.
Lungs are not fully formed, but practice
"breathing" movements occur.
Your baby's body begins to store vital
minerals, such as iron and calcium.
Lanugo (fine hair) begins to fall off.
Your baby is gaining about pound a
week, weighs about 4 to 4 pounds,

Baby at Thirty-Six Weeks

The protective waxy coating (vernix) thickens.
Body fat increases.
Your baby is getting bigger and has less space
to move around. Movements are less forceful,
but you will still feel them.
Your baby is about 16 to 19 inches long and
weighs about 6 to 6 pounds.

By the end of 37 weeks, your baby is

considered full term.
Your baby's organs are capable of
functioning on their own.
As you near your due date, your baby may
turn into a head-down position for birth.
Average birth weight is between 6 pounds,
2 ounces to 9 pounds, 2 ounces and
average length is 19 to 21 inches long.
Most full-term babies fall within these
ranges, but healthy babies come in many
different weights and sizes.

Childbirth and types of

delivery
Stage 1. The first stage of labor is divided into three phases: latent, active, and transition.
Stage 2. Stage 2 begins when the cervix is completely opened. At this point, your doctor will give you
the OK to push.
Stage 3. After your baby is delivered, you enter the final stage of labor. In this stage, you deliver the
placenta, the organ that nourishes your baby inside the womb.
There are two types of deliveries Cesarean section (c-section), and natural birth (vaginal)

Healthy Pregnancy and tips

for Babies

Get early prenatal care

Watch what you eat ( no seafood, meat, etc )

Take prenatal vitamins

Exercise regularly

Get some rest

Just say no to alcohol

Cut back on caffeine

Take care of your emotional health

no drugs or alcohol

Complications

Failure to Progress (Prolonged Labor)

Abnormal Presentation

Umbilical Cord Prolapse

Umbilical Cord Compression