Pregnancy milestones are helpful in that they give the mother an idea of what to expect as her baby develops. One of the most exciting aspects of pregnancy is watching your baby grow and develop. From the size of a sesame seed to a watermelon, your baby undergoes remarkable changes during the nine months of pregnancy.
Milestones to Expect During Pregnancy
Weeks 1-4: From Seed to Pomegranate Seed
During the first month of pregnancy, your baby is still just a tiny cluster of cells. At this stage, your baby is the size of a sesame seed or a poppy seed. By the end of the fourth week, your baby will have grown to the size of a pomegranate seed.
Weeks 5-8: From Raspberry to Green Olive
During the second month of pregnancy, your baby’s organs begin to form. Your baby is now the size of a raspberry and has a beating heart. By the end of the eighth week, your baby will have grown to the size of a green olive.
Weeks 9-12: From Plum to Lime
During the third month of pregnancy, your baby’s facial features become more distinct, and can make facial expressions. Your baby is now the size of a plum and can even suck their thumb. By the end of the twelfth week, they will have grown to the size of a lime.
Weeks 13-16: From Avocado to Orange
During the fourth month of pregnancy, your baby’s bones begin to form, and your baby can move their arms and legs. Your baby is now the size of an avocado and can even hear your voice. By the end of the sixteenth week, they will have grown to the size of an orange.
Weeks 17-20: From Turnip to Banana
During the fifth month of pregnancy, your baby’s skin becomes more opaque, and they can open and close their eyes. Your baby is now the size of a turnip and can even taste the amniotic fluid. By the end of the twentieth week, they will have grown to the size of a banana.
Weeks 21-24: From Grapefruit to Cantaloupe
During the sixth month of pregnancy, your baby’s lungs and digestive system begin to mature, and they can hear sounds outside of the womb. Your baby is now the size of a grapefruit and can even blink their eyes. By the end of the twenty-fourth week, they will have grown to the size of a cantaloupe.
Weeks 25-28: From Eggplant to Butternut Squash
During the seventh month of pregnancy, your baby’s brain begins to develop more rapidly, and they can even dream. Your baby is now the size of an eggplant and can even respond to your touch. By the end of the twenty-eighth week, your baby will have grown to the size of butternut squash.
Weeks 29-32: From Cauliflower to Pineapple
During the eighth month of pregnancy, your baby’s eyes can now see, and movements become more coordinated. Your baby is now the size of a cauliflower and can even regulate their own body temperature. By the end of the thirty-second week, they will have grown to the size of a pineapple.
Weeks 33-36: From Honeydew to Watermelon
During the ninth month of pregnancy, your baby’s organs are fully developed and ready to be born. Your baby is now the size of a honeydew melon and can even recognize your voice. By the end of the thirty-sixth week, they will have grown to the size of a watermelon, and it’s time to welcome them into the world!
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