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Weeks 1 and 2
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Week 3
Fertilization
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Week 4
Egg implantation
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Week 5
The umbilical cord
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Week 6
Baby’s heart begins to beat!
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Week 7
All about the brain
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Week 8
Movement begins
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Week 9
Fingers and toes are now visible
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Week 10
A rapid heartbeat
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Week 11
From embryo to fetus
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Week 12
The nails begin to grow
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Week 13
Spinal development
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Week 14
Baby starts sucking their thumb
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Week 15
Baby is beginning to move
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Week 16
Baby is stronger and more agile
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Week 17
Baby is growing hair
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Week 18
Is baby a boy or a girl?
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Week 19
Baby is developing all five senses
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Week 20
Baby’s movements are more noticeable
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Week 21
Baby is playing with their hands and feet
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Week 22
Baby can taste sugar
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Week 23
Baby is opening their eyes
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Week 24
Baby is growing real hair
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Week 25
Baby knows you’re there!
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Week 26
Baby’s facial features are becoming clearer
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Week 27
Baby might be dreaming!
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Week 28
Baby is becoming curious
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Week 29
Baby is working hard!
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Week 30
Baby’s eyes can open wide
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Week 31
Baby is warm and cozy
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Week 32
Baby is active
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Week 33
Baby is more restricted
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Week 34
Baby is turning pink
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Week 35
Baby’s brain is mature
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Week 36
Baby is learning to breathe
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Week 37
Baby is full-term
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Week 38
Baby is squirming
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Week 39
Baby is getting lots of sleep
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Week 40
Baby will be with you soon!
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