The weekly size of your baby against a familiar fruit or vegetable will give you a more interesting perspective on your baby's development.
Are you pregnant and curious about what your baby might look like at this time? The routine forms of pregnancy ultrasound provide some information that you want to know about this but seem to make you even more curious.
In the following article, aFamilyToday Health will bring the easiest comparison pictures of the size of the fetus by week in the womb.
The first week of pregnancy begins on the first day of your most recent period, followed by ovulation that occurs at the end of the second week. If an egg is fertilized within 12 to 24 hours after ovulation, the zygote (fertilized egg) passes through the fallopian tube during the third week.
The zygote undergoes cell multiplication to form blastocysts, which eventually attaches to the endometrium, leading to conception.
Fetal size: Cannot be determined.
How you feel: You may experience mild bleeding. This is also known as transplant bleeding with pink or red vaginal discharge. Other symptoms include mild abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea, vaginal discharge, and increased body temperature.
Fetal size: At this time, the baby is just as large as a poppy seed .
Fetal length: 0.1cm.
Fetal weight: Lighter than 1g.
Fetal development:
The placenta produces the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone to maintain the health of the uterine lining. In addition, this hormone also signals the ovaries to stop ovulating and stop the menstrual cycle for a few months.
The embryo consists of three layers, ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm. These layers develop into the different tissues and organs of the body.
Eyes and buds appeared.
The heart rate and blood circulation begin to work.
Pregnancy Feelings: You may experience gas, mild leg cramps, chest pain, fatigue and nausea this week.
Fetal size: The baby is the size of a pepper.
Fetal length: 0.1cm.
Baby's weight: Less than 1g.
Fetal development:
The baby looks quite like a reptile
Development of the nervous system and gastrointestinal tract begins to take place
Buds of legs and arms with webbed fingers begin to appear
Cells that form neural tubes grow deep into the spinal cord and brain.
Feelings of pregnant women: More vaginal discharge, fatigue, dizziness, constipation, appetite, frequent urination, soft breasts are a few symptoms you may experience this week.
Fetal size: The baby is the size of a pomegranate seed.
Length of fetus: About 1cm.
Fetal weight: Less than 1g.
Fetal development:
The cerebral cortex begins to develop
The pancreas begins to produce glucagon
The baby's arms and legs look like paddles
The adrenal cortex begins to form on the kidneys
Ears and diaphragms form, and the mouth begins to develop salivary glands.
Pregnancy Feelings: You may feel tired, don't like to eat, drink, urinate frequently, have a sensitive smell, and change mood frequently during this 6th week of pregnancy.
Fetal size: The baby is as big as a blueberry.
Length of fetus: About 1cm.
Baby's weight: Less than 1g.
Fetal development:
Skin is matte and thin
Formation of umbilical cord function
The liver begins to produce blood cells
The pancreas begins to form insulin
The eyes, ears, mouth, and nose were different
The digestive process begins with the development of the intestine
The brain is divided into anterior, central, and posterior cerebrum
Brain cells are being generated at a rate of 100 cells per minute
Nephron in the kidneys begins to form. They are the primary filtration unit of the kidneys.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: During the 7th week of pregnancy, you may experience conditions such as morning sickness, fatigue, acne, appetite, excess saliva secretion, mild leg cramps, abdominal pain.
Fetal size: quail pea.
Fetal length: 1.6cm (from top of head to buttocks).
Fetal weight: Less than 1g.
Fetal development:
The fetus's spine is developed
Blood is continuously pumped to the embryo via the umbilical cord
All four chambers are developed this week
The nervous system and brain begin to exchange electrical signals
The size of the head is not proportional to the size of the body
The retina begins to grow and the intestines get longer.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: Some symptoms of 8 weeks pregnancy include gas, constipation, fatigue, vaginal discharge, appetite or aversion to food.
Fetal size: The baby is the size of a cherry.
Fetal length: 2.3cm.
Fetal weight: 2g.
Fetal development:
Babies have clear eyes and mouth
Taste is developed
The skeleton began to take shape
Muscles of limbs are growing
Growing body organs
Growing fingers and toes
The arms and elbows are still developing
Hair follicles and nipples begin to form
Blood cells begin to form in the liver
The skin remains transparent and the blood vessels can be seen through ultrasound.
Pregnancy Feelings: You may experience heartburn, bloating, fatigue, increased frequency of urination, breast tenderness, constipation, and mood swings.
Fetal size: At this time, the baby will be equal to a sweet kumquat.
Length of fetus: 3.1cm.
Fetal weight: 4g.
Fetal development:
The head is balanced with the body
The embryo is now called the fetus
The growing skeleton with the right shape
Baby's face begins to have clear shapes, forming ears and eyelids.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: Weight gain, acne, back pain and headache are some of the symptoms that pregnant mothers may experience in this 10th week of pregnancy.
Fetal size: 1 brussels sprouts.
Fetal length: 4.1cm.
Fetal weight: 7g.
Fetal development:
The heart began to pump blood
Growing nails
Baby begins to open and close fists
The brain and nervous system are still developing
Tooth buds begin to develop in the mouth
The genitals can be seen through ultrasound
The intestines begin to work by absorbing water and glucose from the amniotic fluid that the baby swallows.
Pregnancy Feelings: Nausea begins to subside in week 11 of pregnancy and appetite increases. You may also experience other symptoms such as darkening of the skin, constipation, heartburn during pregnancy and frequent urination.
The size of the fetus: The baby is the size of a lemon.
Length of fetus: 5.4cm.
Fetal weight: 14g.
Fetal development:
The eyelids are still closed
The kidneys produce urine
The sound wire is formed
The heart rate is detected by the detector
Arm is proportional to the size of the body
The colon contains mecon, which is the baby's first stool
Fingers and toes are still membrane and can be distinguished
The legs develop more slowly than the arms and can be disproportionate
The main organs of the body are formed but not fully functional.
Pregnancy Feelings: You may feel fatigue, headache, dizziness, bleeding gums and bloating during this week of pregnancy.
Fetal size: As big as a pea.
Fetal length: 7.4cm.
Fetal weight: 23g.
Fetal development:
Fingerprint appearance
The eyelids remain closed to protect the eyes
Facial expressions are somewhat different
The membranes in the fingers and toes disappear
The bones have been connected by ligaments. Baby's hand has 27 bones
Facial features such as nose and lips are fully formed
The placenta continues to produce the hormones progesterone and estrogen that sustains pregnancy.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: You may experience dizziness, flatulence, bloating, increased vaginal discharge, mood changes, skin pigmentation ...
Fetal size: As big as 1 medium-sized orange.
Fetal length: 7.4cm.
Fetal weight: 23g.
Fetal development:
The hairs are forming on the body
The genitals are fully developed
Taste buds are present all over the mouth and tongue
The thyroid has matured and begins to secrete thyroid hormones
Arms long and thin, developed proportional to the size of the body.
How you feel: You will begin to have linea nigra (a brown stripe along the middle of your abdomen), your nipples and areola will begin to darken, taste changes and often have difficulty breathing.
Fetal size: I am as big as an apple.
Fetal length: 10.1cm.
Fetal weight: 70g.
Fetal development:
Baby is sensitive to light
The teeth bud in the mouth are developing
Muscles and bones continue to form
Start with movements such as sucking, swallowing, and breathing
The movements of hands, feet, feet and wrists begin
The skin is still thin and transparent, with blood vessels visible.
Pregnancy sensations: You may experience insomnia, dizziness, round ligament pain , constipation, memory loss during the 15th week of pregnancy.
Fetal size: Big as an avocado.
Length of fetus: 11.6cm.
Fetal weight: 100g.
Fetal development:
Legs are getting longer
Neck bones have a certain stiffness
Eyebrows and eyelashes gradually revealed
Sweat glands begin to develop
The genitals can be clearly identified
Facial muscles are developing, and manifestations such as squinting and frowning can be seen during an ultrasound.
Feelings of pregnant women : During the 16th week of pregnancy, you will still experience back pain, constipation, leg cramps and heartburn. Besides, pregnant mothers sometimes feel the baby's first kick.
Fetal size: The baby is as big as 1 round radish.
Fetal length: 13cm.
Fetal weight: 140g.
Fetal development:
The gallbladder begins to secrete bile
Head is proportional to the size of the body
The umbilical cord is getting stronger and thicker
Nails and toenails are maximized
The skin is coated with vernix caseosa white wax
Taste can now distinguish between bitter and sweet
Blood cells begin to form in the bone marrow
If you are female, your ovaries begin to form
Urine is excreted by the kidneys every 50 minutes. It is amniotic fluid the baby swallows.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: During the 17th week of pregnancy, your appetite may increase but at the same time still encounter some conditions such as sciatica, melasma, carpal tunnel syndrome ...
Fetal size: Baby is the size of a bell pepper.
Length of fetus: 14.2cm.
Fetal weight: 190g.
Fetal development:
Long protruding ears
Eyes can react to light
The bones in the collarbone and legs begin to harden
The bronchial tree formation inside the lungs is complete
Your baby's hearing is improving as the middle ear bone, along with the nerve endings, continues to develop.
Mother's Feelings: Most symptoms from previous weeks also continue this week. Additionally, you may experience varicose veins, insomnia, and edema.
Fetal size: Equal to a large tomato.
Length of fetus: 15.3cm.
Fetal weight: 240g.
Fetal development:
The fetus has more movement
The face began to contour
Baby's body begins to develop more brown fat to keep warm
A female fetus's ovary has 6 million eggs
The ears are still developing and the baby can hear loud noises
The skin has a white wax coating called vernix and is covered with fine hairs called lanugo.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: Round ligament pain, dizziness, back pain, edema, blurred vision during pregnancy ... will continue this week of pregnancy.
Fetal size: The baby is about the length of a large banana.
Fetal length: 25.6cm (measured from head to heel).
Fetal weight: 300g.
Fetal development:
The undercoat began to disappear
The heart beats at a rate of 120 - 160 beats per minute
The sebaceous glands in the skin start to work
Can feel the baby's movements
Permanent teeth are being formed inside the gums
Myelin, a layer of tissue that begins to cover the nerves
Sucking and gripping movements can be seen during an ultrasound.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: When you are pregnant from the 20th week, you will still experience increased vaginal discharge, difficulty breathing, edema, appetite ...
Fetal size: equal to 1 carrot.
Afternoon fetus: 26.7cm.
Fetal weight: 360g.
Fetal development:
Body movements, heart rate and breathing movements begin to follow circadian rhythms
The brain is developing, the brain surface has not appeared wrinkles
Your baby's movements are felt stronger than before
Blood cells are formed inside the bone marrow
The reflexes are almost fully developed
The liver and spleen aid in cell formation
The digestive system is functioning.
Mothers Feeling: The arrival of Braxton Hick's mounds could be a concern this week.
Fetal size: The baby is about the size of a pasta pumpkin.
Baby length: 27.8cm.
Baby's weight: 430g.
Fetal development:
The intestines contain meconium
The lower extremities are developed
Eyes started to move faster
Your baby's kicks are gradually getting stronger.
Feelings of pregnant women : Edema, constipation, heartburn, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, stretch marks, mood swings, urinary tract infections are issues you may need to keep in mind during your 22nd week of pregnancy.
Fetal size: The baby is about the size of a large mango.
Length of the baby: 28.9cm.
Baby's weight: 501g.
Fetal development:
The skin still has wrinkles
Fat begins to accumulate under the skin
Lung alveoli begins to develop
Blood cells are still forming inside the bone marrow
A reflex mechanism is developing and the baby reacts to light and noise.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: Edema, carpal tunnel syndrome, stuffy nose, Braxton Hicks contractions are the symptoms that pregnant mothers will experience during pregnancy 23 weeks.
Fetal size: The baby is as big as 1 US corn.
Fetal length: 30cm.
Fetal weight: 600g.
Fetal development:
Red and wrinkled skin
The fetus gains weight
The fetal heart beats 30 million times
The eyelids are clearly separated but still closed
Eyebrows and eyelashes can be clearly seen.
Feelings of pregnant women : Most of the pregnancy symptoms will still disturb pregnant women at this time and you may also be blurred vision, itchy eyes, abdominal pain, stretch marks, leaking colostrum as well mood.
Fetal size: The size of the baby is the size of a rutabaga radish.
Fetal length: 30cm.
Fetal weight: 600g.
Fetal development:
The inner ear is fully developed
Your baby's breathing rate is 44 times per minute during 25 weeks of pregnancy
Fat accumulation begins to form underneath the skin
The sleep and wake up cycle will develop this week
The alveoli produces surfactants to maintain surface tension in the lungs.
Pregnancy Feelings: Sympathetic pubic dysfunction and restless leg syndrome (RLS) are common concerns during the 25th week of pregnancy.
Fetal size: The baby is as big as 1 cluster of scallions.
Length of fetus: 35.6cm.
Fetal weight: 760g.
Fetal development:
Lungs are not fully mature
Your baby's eyes will begin to open and blink
The head has a lot of growing hair and eyelashes
Your baby's reflexes and movements can increase heart rate
Fingerprints and separate footprints are formed
Feeling of pregnant mother: You will feel like your memory is no longer too sharp as before, accompanied by swelling and pain of round ligaments.
The size of the fetus: The baby is the size of a cauliflower.
Length of fetus: 36.6cm.
Baby weight: 875g.
Fetal development:
The retina of the eye is almost completely developed, helping the baby to clearly distinguish between light and dark
The liver, lungs and immune system are still developing
Foot and thigh bones are about 5cm long
White vernix caseosa wax coats the skin
Your baby can recognize your voice
Mother's Feeling: Brittle nails growing fast, big breasts with areola and darker nipples… are the outward changes that you may notice this week.
Fetal size: Baby is the size of a large eggplant.
Baby length: 37.6cm.
Baby's weight: 1kg.
Fetal development:
Brain grooves and folds are still developing
The eyes start to produce tears and the nose can smell it
The nervous system begins to control some of the body's functions
Fat continues to be deposited under the skin to aid in controlling body temperature.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: Breast leaking colostrum, sciatica, stretch marks are the problems that pregnant mothers noticed this week.
Baby size: The size is the size of a zucchini.
Fetal length: 38.6cm.
Fetal weight: 1.15kg.
Fetal development:
Baby is more active
The eyelids can be opened and closed
Eyes react to light
The lungs begin to breathe rhythmically
Red blood cells are being formed in the bone marrow.
Feelings of pregnant mother: You will feel like you are on fire, headache, difficulty breathing and heartburn constantly appear.
Fetal size: The baby is about the size of a large cabbage.
Fetal length: 39.9cm.
Fetal weight: 1.32kg.
Fetal development:
Lungs are maturing
Skin looks less wrinkled
The brain is still developing
Babies tend to sleep longer this week
Fat accumulates underneath the skin to make the baby look fuller.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: Heartburn, insomnia, fatigue, swelling, stretch marks are a few of the symptoms that you will experience this week.
Fetal size: The baby is about the size of a large dried coconut.
Fetal length: 41.1cm.
Fetal weight: 1.5kg.
Fetal development:
Fat deposits
The baby continues to breathe through the lungs
Babies begin to urinate often
The heart beats 40 million times this week
In boys, the testicles move down the scrotum
The bones are soft but fully developed
The intestines begin to absorb minerals like iron and calcium.
Pregnancy sensations: Diarrhea, back pain, clumsiness, Braxton Hicks contractions, leaking colostrum and anxiety are the symptoms you may experience this week.
Size fetus: The baby is the size of a large cassava tuber (bean).
Fetal length: 42.4cm.
Fetal weight: 1.7kg.
Fetal development:
The baby sleeps for a long time
The feathers started to fall out
The kidneys are fully developed
Lungs continue to practice rhythmic breathing
The baby reaches a downward position
Your baby starts kicking harder and you can feel his movements.
How Pregnant Women Feel: White vaginal discharge, fast heartbeat, itchy stomach, and green veins around your chest are a few of the symptoms you may experience during this time.
Fetal size: The baby is about the size of a large pineapple.
Baby length: 43.7cm.
Baby's weight: 1.9kg.
Fetal development:
Lungs continue to develop
Fat continues to accumulate under the skin
The brain was still growing with a breakthrough in the formation of nerve cells
The eye responds to light by contracting and dilating the pupils. In addition, the baby's eyes started to move faster.
How you feel in pregnancy : You may continue to experience back pain, edema and carpal tunnel syndrome during your 33rd week of pregnancy.
Fetal size: The baby is about the size of a melon.
Fetal length: 45cm.
Fetal weight: 2.1 kg.
The development of pregnant women:
Your baby can kick harder
Fingernails grow to fingertips
Skin looks smooth and pink in color
The alveoli is still developing inside the lungs
The baby moves its head to the bottom of the pelvis
The fur is gone, but the thick white wax still covers the skin
Movement slows down due to the lack of space inside the womb.
Feeling of pregnant woman: In addition to the current symptoms, you may also feel heavier in your abdomen, as the baby is slowly moving down the birth canal.
Fetal size: The baby is about the size of a melon.
Fetal length: 46.2cm.
Fetal weight: 2.3kg.
Fetal development:
The fur completely disappears and the thick layer of vernix caseosa waxy covers the skin
Due to the lack of space, the baby seems to have less movement
Surfactants are still being made in the lungs
The soft bones and muscles are almost completely developed.
How you feel: Be careful if you notice unusual fluid leaking through your vagina. Besides, the common symptoms of pregnancy will still appear.
Fetal size: The baby is the size of a romaine lettuce.
Length of fetus: 47.4cm.
Fetal weight: About 2.6kg.
Fetal development:
The skull remains soft to allow easy passage through the birth canal
The limbs are fully formed, accompanied by the nails
Tighter muscles help babies move their neck
The blood vessels are fully developed
The earlobe has soft cartilage
Pregnancy Feelings: You may feel heaviness in your abdomen, hip pain, and Braxton contractions this week.
Fetal size: The baby is about the size of a mustard plant
Fetal length: 48.6cm.
Fetal weight: About 2.9kg.
Fetal development:
Now he holds hands very well
The heart beats more than 50 million times this week
Defined sleep cycles are developed
Movement is limited.
Feeling of pregnant woman: You can see the appearance of blood stains on the underwear, a sign that labor is imminent.
Fetal size: The baby is about the length of a leek tree.
Chewing length: 49.8cm.
Fetal weight: About 3kg.
Fetal development:
Skin becomes smooth
The hair on the head is thick and coarse
This week you are full-term pregnant
Fat accumulation continues
Genitalia can be seen in both sexes
The head is larger than the body but still in the right proportions.
Feelings of pregnant women: Difficulty sleeping, back pain, swelling and vaginal bleeding are the things that pregnant mothers need to pay attention to during this week's pregnancy.
Fetal size: Equal to 1 medium watermelon.
Fetal length: 50.7cm.
Baby's weight: About 3.3kg.
Fetal development:
Umbilical cord is about 50.8 - 60.96 cm long
The placenta continues to provide nutrients, antibodies and oxygen to the fetus.
Feelings of pregnant mothers: Perineal pain, blood stains appear and back pain continues to be uncomfortable conditions.
Fetal size: The baby is as big as a medium sized pumpkin.
Length of fetus: About 51.2cm.
Fetal weight: About 3.4kg.
The development of the fetus: At this point, the baby reaches full development and can be born at any time. Therefore, please prepare yourself mentally.
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