This document summarizes fetal development from weeks 1 through 40 of pregnancy in 3 month increments. In the first trimester (weeks 1-13), the embryo forms and organs begin to develop. In the second trimester (weeks 14-27), the fetus grows rapidly and movements can be felt. In the third trimester (weeks 28-40), the fetus continues to develop and grow, maturing organs in preparation for birth. Each month provides details on the physical changes and average measurements of the developing fetus as well as common symptoms experienced by the mother.

1. Fetal Development Week by Week

2. ● 1st Trimester - (1 - 3) Months - (1 - 13) Weeks
● 2nd Trimester - (4 - 6) Months - (14 - 27) Weeks
● 3rd Trimester - (7 - 9) Months - (28 - 40) Weeks

4. 1st Trimester - (1 - 3) Months - (1 - 13) Weeks

5. Month 1 - Week (1 - 4)
The egg is fertilized in this stage and is implanted into the uterine lining. A sac grows around the
fertilized egg and it contains amniotic fluid which acts as a cushion for the embryo.
The placenta also formed in this month 1. This will supply nutritions and give support to the baby
from the mother.
Baby Development:
● Eyes and face begin to develop
● Heart beat is being started
● The baby's size is smaller than rice grain

6. Month 1 - Week (1 - 4)
Diet Chart
● Take folate-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, peas, chickpeas and kidney beans, etc.
● Vitamin B6 rich food such as fish, chicken, peanuts, bananas, oats, peanuts.
Symptoms
● Nausea and vomiting
● Frequent urination
● Food Craving
● Constipation
● Dizziness
● Sore Breasts

7. Month 2 - Week (5 - 8)
The embryo is formed. Most pregnancies test positive at this stage
Baby’s Development in 2nd Month
● Facial Features are going to be developed
● Ears are going to begin
● Toes and legs are forming
● Fingers and hands are forming
● Eyes are also forming
● Brain, spinal cord and the central nervous system is formed
● Sensory organs and digestive tract are begin to develop
● Heartbeat is detected in this month
● Baby's size is about 1-inch long

8. Month 2 - Week (5 - 8)
Diet Chart in 2nd Month
● Vitamin D3 rich foods such as fatty fish, seafood, egg yolks, cheese
● Omega D3-rich foods such as nuts and seeds
Pregnancy Symptoms in 2nd Month
● Fatigue
● Nausea
● Food cravings
● Mood Swings
● Frequent Urination

9. Month 3 - Week (9 - 13)
Baby's Development in 3rd Month
● Fingernails and feet nails begin to form
● Hands, fingers, legs, and toes keep growing in this stage.
● Teeth and reproductive organs begin to form
● By the end of the 3rd month, the baby is fully formed and there is less chance of miscarriage.
● The size of a baby is 1 inch and weighs 1 ounce.

10. Month 3 - Week (9 - 13)
Pregnancy Diet in 3rd Month
● Take 10 glasses of water per day
● Fruits and Vegetable
● Protein
● Healthy fats and oil
● Wholegrains
Pregnancy Symptoms in 3rd Month
● Fatigue
● Nausea
● Changes in Breasts
● Constipation
● Skin Changes
● Heartburn

11. 2nd Trimester - (4 - 6) Months - (14 - 27) Weeks

12. Month 4 - Week (14 - 17)
Baby's Development in 4th Month
● Hair, eyelids, eyelashes and nails are developed well.
● The heartbeat is clearly audible through a doppler.
● Baby is beginning to stretch and make movements.
● The baby can suck their thumb.
● The nervous system is beginning to develop
● The baby's size is 6 inches long and 4 ounces in weight.

13. Pregnancy Diet in 4th Month
● Wholegrains
● Green vegetables and Fruits
● Nuts and dry fruits
● Fish
● Dairy products
● Meat
● Eggs
Pregnancy Symptoms in 4th Month
● Constipation
● Fatigue
● Heartburn
● Nose bleeds
● Increased appetite
● Bleeding gums
● Swollen Ankles
Month 4 - Week (14 - 17)

14. Month 5 - Week (18 - 22)
Baby's Development in 5th Month
● The fetus's skin is covered with lanugo (downy hair), It will vanish at the time of delivery.
● A fetus's heart beating is twice that adult's.
● The placenta is bigger than the fetus. It gives protection to the fetus.
● A mother can identify baby movements when she had her first child.
● The fetus's height is 25 to 27 cm and weighs 250 to 300 grams.
● Eyebrows are formed

15. Month 5 - Week (18 - 22)
Pregnancy Diet in 5th Month
● Protein-rich foods such as tofu, soya products, nuts, chickpeas, cheese
● Whole grains
● Calcium-rich foods such as kiwi, mulberries, dates, dried figs
● Fruits and vegetables
● Water and Fruit Juices
Pregnancy Symptoms in 5th Month
● Swollen feet
● Dizziness
● Lower back pain
● Sleeping problems
● heartburn
● Skin changes
● Nasal congestion

16. Month 6 - Week (23 - 27)
Baby's Development in 6th Month
● Fetus's skin is red in colour.
● You can also see veins.
● Finger and toe prints are visible.
● Eyes are opened.
● Fetus responds to the sound.
● You can also notices hiccups of a fetus.
● The fetus is 12 inches long and weighs 2 pounds at the end of the month

17. Month 6 - Week (23 - 27)
Pregnancy Diet in 6th Month
● Vegetables and fruits
● Nuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and flax seeds
● Green leafy Vegetables
● Fish, lean meat
● Milk and eggs
● Fluids like water and fruit juices
Pregnancy Symptoms in 6th Month
● Heartburn
● Hot flashes
● Back pain
● Fast Heart beat
● Leg cramps
● Dizziness

18. 3rd Trimester - (7 - 9) Months - (28 - 40) Weeks

19. Month 7 - Week (28 - 31)
Baby's Development in 7th Month
● The fetus continues to develop and got some fat.
● Hearing is developed.
● The fetus moves frequently and responds to pain, light, and sounds.
● The fetus's height is 14 inches and weighs 2 to 4 pounds.
Pregnancy Diet in 7th Month
● Fruits and Vegetables
● Whole Grains
● Healthy fats and oils
● Low-fat dairy products
● Fish, meat
● Eggs, Lentils
● Seafood

20. Month 7 - Week (28 - 31)
Pregnancy Symptoms in 7th Month
● Lower back pain
● Pelvic pain
● Constipation
● Braxton Hicks contractions
● Fatigue
● Shortness of breath
● Frequent urination
● Swollen legs and hands

21. Month 8 - Week (32 - 35)
Baby's Development in the 8th Month
● The fetus continues to develop and got fat.
● The brain is developed and it can hear and see.
● You can experience some kicks.
● Most internal systems are developed and lungs are immature.
● The fetus is 18 inches long and weighs 5 pounds.
Pregnancy Diet in 8th Month
● Fruits and Vegetables
● Protein-rich foods
● Whole grains
● Dairy products
● Healthy fats and oils
● Vitamins and minerals

22. Month 8 - Week (32 - 35)
Pregnancy Symptoms in 8th Month
● Frequent urination
● Shortness of breath
● Skin stretching
● Pelvic pressure
● Varicose veins
● Dizziness
● Haemorrhoids
● Dizziness
● Braxton Hicks contractions
● Fatigue

23. Month 9 - Week (36 - 40)
Baby's Development in the 9th Month
● This month, the fetus continues to grow and mature.
● The lungs are continues to grow and developed fully.
● The fetus blinks and turns its head.
● It also responds to light, sounds, and touch.
● This is the final month, you could get labour pains at any time.
● You can notice fewer movements due to enough space.
● The fetus's position is changed to prepare for birth.
● It is 18 to 20 inches long and weighs 7 pounds.

24. Month 9 - Week (36 - 40)
Pregnancy Diet in 9th Month
● Fruits and Vegetables
● Whole Grain and multigrain bread
● Protein-rich foods
● Dairy products
Pregnancy Symptoms in 9th Month
● Lightening
● Back pain
● Frequent urination and Trouble holding urine
● Pelvic pressure
● Itchy skin
● Heartburn
● Constipation
● Sharp pains

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