Fetal Development
Third Trimester
Weeks 27 to 28 – At seven months, development still occurs and the chances of survival are even greater for a baby born early. It is common for a baby at this stage to get the hiccups, which may even be felt by the expectant mother. The baby is covered with a fine, downy hair called lanugo.
Week 30 – The baby now uses four senses: sight, hearing, taste and touch. He recognizes his mother’s voice, sucks his thumb, drinks the amniotic fluid and detects light through his mother’s abdominal wall. By the end of the seventh month the baby may weigh about 4 pounds.
Week 30 – The baby now uses four senses: sight, hearing, taste and touch. He recognizes his mother’s voice, sucks his thumb, drinks the amniotic fluid and detects light through his mother’s abdominal wall. By the end of the seventh month the baby may weigh about 4 pounds.
Week 31 – The lungs and digestive tract are almost fully developed. The baby sleeps 90 to 95% of the time and sometimes experiences REM sleep, an indication of dreaming.
Weeks 32 to 38 – The baby grows rapidly, now weighing up to 6 ½ pounds. At week 34, the baby continues to develop through weight gain and the development of antibodies. By the end of the pregnancy, the baby will reach a weight anywhere from 6 – 9 pounds, being fully ready to make his entrance into the world.
Weeks 32 to 38 – The baby grows rapidly, now weighing up to 6 ½ pounds. At week 34, the baby continues to develop through weight gain and the development of antibodies. By the end of the pregnancy, the baby will reach a weight anywhere from 6 – 9 pounds, being fully ready to make his entrance into the world.
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All pictures are used for illustration purposes only. The models are not connected to Cornerstone Women's Resource Centers or its services.
All pictures are used for illustration purposes only. The models are not connected to Cornerstone Women's Resource Centers or its services.
