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Baby arms begin to form at 3 weeks, and fingers begin to form at 6 weeks. At
six weeks we can also begin to detect brain waves.
Cute legs and feet begin to develop at approximately 9 weeks, and the baby
begins to have fun swimming in the amniotic fluid too!
This is a picture of a baby's ear at 3 1/2 months into the pregnancy.
The"fetus" — latin for "little one" — can respond to stimulus such as
light and pressure. He or she can even respond to sounds the average adult
can not even hear!
This baby is also 3 1/2 months along. He or she will keep their eyes closed
until approximately seven months to protect them.
This picture is a baby's face at just 4 months! Now the mother can begin to
feel the movements of her unborn child.
This picture shows a baby at 5 months into his or her development. Mom can
feel the baby's hiccups, the baby can suck its thumb, and weighs about one
pound.
This picture shows a baby at five months. The baby will gain weight quickly
and by the time of birth will weigh about 6 to 9 pounds.
This baby is 6 months along. At about 5 & 1/2 months babies have a very good
chance of survival if born prematurely and given proper medical care. Some
have survived premature birth at even earlier stages.
After about 9 months of growth the baby is born, what a miracle!
