DAY | AGE | FETUS GROWTH |
---|---|---|
MONTH SEVEN | ||
Day 169 | 24 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 22 cm or 8.7 inches. Baby weighs about 600-700 grams or 1.3-1.5 pounds |
Day 170 | 24 weeks 2 days | Baby's eye is completely developed and will open soon. |
Day 171 | 24 weeks 3 days | Baby's skin is red and wrinkled. |
Day 172 | 24 weeks 4 days | More than half of baby's born now will survive. |
Day 173 | 24 weeks 5 days | Mom may worry about having signs of preterm labor. |
Day 174 | 24 weeks 6 days | Mom is probably looking forward to baby shower soon. |
Day 175 | 25 weeks | If your having problems with leg cramps, try using heat. |
Day 176 | 25 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 23 cm or 9 inches. Baby weighs about 700-800 grams or 1.5-1.75 pounds. |
Day 177 | 25 weeks 2 days | Baby's total length (head to toe) is approximately 11 inches. |
Day 178 | 25 weeks 3 days | Baby's brain looks like a mature brain now. |
Day 179 | 25 weeks 4 days | Alveoli appear in the lungs and begin producing surfactant. |
Day 180 | 25 weeks 5 days | If you've had a prior cesarean birth you may be considering a VBAC, vaginal birth after cesarean. |
Day 181 | 25 weeks 6 days | Mom may notice increased shortness of breath. |
Day 182 | 26 weeks | More and more mothers are considering storing their baby's cord blood. |
Day 183 | 26 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 24 cm or 9.4 inches. Baby weighs about 850-1000 grams or 1.8-2.2 pounds. |
Day 184 | 26 weeks 2 days | Baby's eyes open. |
Day 185 | 26 weeks 3 days | Baby has a strong grip. |
Day 186 | 26 weeks 4 days | Baby is able to cry. |
Day 187 | 26 weeks 5 days | Moms are averaging a 1/2-1 pound weight gain per week now. |
Day 188 | 26 weeks 6 days | Moms may be experiencing groin pains. |
Day 189 | 27 weeks | Congratulations you have finished your second trimester! |
Day 190 | 27 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 25 cm or 9.8 inches. Baby weighs about 1000-1100 grams or 2.2-2.4 pounds. |
Day 191 | 27 weeks 2 days | Mom should start monitoring fetal movements through daily kick counts. |
Day 192 | 27 weeks 3 days | Baby starts to recognize mom's voice in third trimester. |
Day 193 | 27 weeks 4 days | If baby is a boy, testes are descending. |
Day 194 | 27 weeks 5 days | You should be tested for gestational diabetes now. |
Day 195 | 27 weeks 6 days | Braxton Hicks contractions may be increasing. |
Day 196 | 28 weeks | You will probably begin seeing your health care provider every 2 weeks now. |
MONTH EIGHT | ||
Day 197 | 28 weeks 1 days | Baby's crown to rump length is 26 cm or 10.2 inches. Baby weighs about 1100-1250 grams or 2.4-2.75 pounds |
Day 198 | 28 weeks 2 days | Baby is 2/3 it's final size. |
Day 199 | 28 weeks 3 days | Baby is picking up body fat and filling out. |
Day 200 | 28 weeks 4 days | Baby is able to partially control it's own body temperature now. |
Day 201 | 28 weeks 5 days | Mom may be experiencing increased urination again. |
Day 202 | 28 weeks 6 days | Talk to your heath care provider about guidelines to call when having contractions. |
Day 203 | 29 weeks | Mom may be trying to decide whether or not to circumcise if baby is a boy. |
Day 204 | 29 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 27 cm or 10.6 inches. Baby weighs about 1300-1400 grams or 2.8-3.1 pounds |
Day 205 | 29 weeks 2 days | Baby's total length (head to toe) is approximately 15.5 inches. |
Day 206 | 29 weeks 3 days | Baby's has rhythmic breathing, but lungs are still not fully mature. |
Day 207 | 29 weeks 4 days | Baby's eyes respond to light. Baby's bones are fully developed. |
Day 208 | 29 weeks 5 days | Now is a good time to practice relaxation exercises. |
Day 209 | 29 weeks 6 days | Mom should discuss options available to her if she should need a cesarean section. |
Day 210 | 30 weeks | La Leche League is a non-profit organization that provides support for breastfeeding moms. |
Day 211 | 30 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 28 cm or 11 inches. Baby weighs about 1500-1600 grams or 3.3-3.5 pounds |
Day 212 | 30 weeks 2 days | Baby's kicking may be stronger and more vigorous. |
Day 213 | 30 weeks 3 days | Baby's heart rate is about 120-160 beats per minute. |
Day 214 | 30 weeks 4 days | Baby sleeps most of the time now and has period of REM sleep. |
Day 215 | 30 weeks 5 days | You may notice leaking colostrum. |
Day 216 | 30 weeks 6 days | You should report lack of fetal movement to your health care provider immediately. |
Day 217 | 31 weeks | You may be experiencing leaking urine or stress incontinence. |
Day 218 | 31 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 29 cm or 11.4 inches. Baby weighs about 1700-1800 grams or 3.75-4 pounds |
Day 219 | 31 weeks 2 days | Baby begins storing iron, phosphorous, and calcium. |
Day 220 | 31 weeks 3 days | Baby's testicles (if a boy) may be located in the scrotal sac now. |
Day 221 | 31 weeks 4 days | Baby is gaining weight more rapidly now. |
Day 222 | 31 weeks 5 days | You may be anxious and restless about labor. |
Day 223 | 31 weeks 6 days | Now is a good time to discuss with your health care provider birth control options. |
Day 224 | 32 weeks | You may be put on bedrest if there are signs of preterm labor. |
MONTH NINE | ||
Day 225 | 32 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 30 cm or 11.8 inches. Baby weighs about 1900-2000 grams or 4.2-4.4 pounds |
Day 226 | 32 weeks 2 days | Baby appears less red and wrinkled now. |
Day 227 | 32 weeks 3 days | Babies born at this time have a good chance of survival, but will require extra care. |
Day 228 | 32 weeks 4 days | Baby's kidneys are fully developed. |
Day 229 | 32 weeks 5 days | Headaches, blurred vision and excessive swelling are signs of preeclampsia. |
Day 230 | 32 weeks 6 days | Moms may experience increased shortness of breath. |
Day 231 | 33 weeks | It's a good idea to take rings off during the third trimester if you are having problems with swelling. |
Day 232 | 33 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 31 cm or 12.2 inches. Baby weighs about 2100-2250 grams or 4.6-5 pounds |
Day 233 | 33 weeks 2 days | Baby is becoming increasingly cramped for space, but is still very active. |
Day 234 | 33 weeks 3 days | Many baby's eyes are blue at birth, but change colors later. |
Day 235 | 33 weeks 4 days | Dress in layers if you find yourself feeling hotter than usual. |
Day 236 | 33 weeks 5 days | Your sex drive may decrease during the third trimester. |
Day 237 | 33 weeks 6 days | Drinking more water will help with swelling. |
Day 238 | 34 weeks | Witch hazel compresses may help with hemorrhoids. |
Day 239 | 34 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 33 cm or 13 inches. Baby weighs about 2350-2550 grams or 5.2-5.6 pounds |
Day 240 | 34 weeks 2 days | Baby should be turned head down and preparing for birth. |
Day 241 | 34 weeks 3 days | Baby's lanugo hair is starting to disappear. |
Day 242 | 34 weeks 4 days | During the last weeks of pregnancy it would be best not to do any lengthy travels. |
Day 243 | 34 weeks 5 days | Babies need a rear facing carseat to travel home from the hospital. |
Day 244 | 34 weeks 6 days | If your still having difficulty coming up with a name try our baby name database. |
Day 245 | 35 weeks | Talk to your health care provider about pain relief options during labor. |
Day 246 | 35 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 34 cm or 13.4 inches. Baby weighs about 2600-2750 grams or 5.7-6 pounds |
Day 247 | 35 weeks 2 days | Baby's fingernails reach the end of fingers. |
Day 248 | 35 weeks 3 days | Now is a good time to pack your bag for the hospital. |
Day 249 | 35 weeks 4 days | Don't forget to have a camera packed. |
Day 250 | 35 weeks 5 days | Baby's total length (head to toe) is approximately 18.5 inches. |
Day 251 | 35 weeks 6 days | Group B strep is a lab test that is commonly done between 35-37 weeks. |
Day 252 | 36 weeks | You will start having once a week appointments now. |
MONTH TEN | ||
Day 253 | 36 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 35 cm or 13.8 inches. Baby weighs about 2850-2950 grams or 6.3-6.5 pounds |
Day 254 | 36 weeks 2 days | Both boy and girl babies may have swollen breasts when born. |
Day 255 | 36 weeks 3 days | Increased mucusy vaginal discharge is common in the last few weeks of pregnancy. |
Day 256 | 36 weeks 4 days | Bloody show is one sign of labor. |
Day 257 | 36 weeks 5 days | False labor is fairly common. It is always safer to go in and be checked. |
Day 258 | 36 weeks 6 days | You may have a vaginal exam to check for dilation and effacement. |
Day 259 | 37 weeks | Babies born now are considered full term. |
Day 260 | 37 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 35-36 cm or 13.8-14.2 inches. Baby weighs about 3000-3100 grams or 6.6-6.8 pounds |
Day 261 | 37 weeks 2 days | Baby girls will have a pink or mucousy vaginal discharge during the first few days after birth. |
Day 262 | 37 weeks 3 days | You are cleaning like your mother in law is coming for a visit (other wise known as nesting). |
Day 263 | 37 weeks 4 days | Backaches and menstrual type cramps may be early signs of labor. |
Day 264 | 37 weeks 5 days | Increased pelvic pressure is another sign of early labor. |
Day 265 | 37 weeks 6 days | Make a phone list of everyone that needs to be called after birth. Better yet, set up a phone tree with family and friends. |
Day 266 | 38 weeks | If you don't have someone to help after baby is born, freeze up some meals ahead of time so you won't have to cook right away. |
Day 267 | 38 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 36-37 cm or 14.2-14.6 inches. Baby weighs about 3200-3250 grams or 7-7.2 pounds. |
Day 268 | 38 weeks 2 days | Baby's skin is pink and smooth now. |
Day 269 | 38 weeks 3 days | If baby's head is not downward, you may have a cesarean birth. |
Day 270 | 38 weeks 4 days | Walking may help to encourage labor. |
Day 271 | 38 weeks 5 days | A list of positive affirmations may be helpful during labor. |
Day 272 | 38 weeks 6 days | It's a good idea to put baby's carseat in the car now so it doesn't get forgotten. |
Day 273 | 39 weeks | Diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion are all possible signs of early labor. |
Day 274 | 39 weeks 1 day | Baby's crown to rump length is 37-38 cm or 14.6-15 inches. Baby weighs about 3400-3450 grams or 7.5-7.6 pounds |
Day 275 | 39 weeks 2 days | You may have a sudden burst of energy. |
Day 276 | 39 weeks 3 days | Only a little more than 10% of women's water breaks before the onset of labor. |
Day 277 | 39 weeks 4 days | Non stress tests are usually done if baby goes past its due date. |
Day 278 | 39 weeks 5 days | Baby's total length (head to toe) is approximately 21.5 inches. |
Day 279 | 39 weeks 6 days | Your doctor will likely schedule an induction if you go past 41-42 weeks. |
Day 280 | 40 weeks | Congratulations you have reached your due date! |
Monday, October 3, 2011
Development of The Fetus for The Third Trimester
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