Your baby is the size of a poppy seed. At this early stage, a fertilized egg has implanted itself in your uterine lining and is beginning its miraculous transformation.
Your baby is the size of a sesame seed. The embryo is forming major organs and systems—starting with the brain and spinal cord.
Your baby is the size of a lentil. The heart has started to beat and circulate blood, a big milestone!
Your baby is the size of a poppy seed. Neural tube development continues and arm/leg buds are beginning to show.
Your baby is the size of an apple seed. Facial features are taking shape and the heart is pumping stronger.
Your baby is the size of a sweet pea. Tiny fingers and toes are forming, and baby may start moving soon.
Your baby is the size of a blueberry. The brain is developing rapidly, and limbs are elongating.
Your baby is the size of a raspberry. Eyelids, ears, and the tip of the nose are now visible.
Your baby is the size of a grape. Muscles are forming and movements may begin—though you won’t feel them yet.
Your baby is the size of a kumquat. Vital organs are functioning, and the embryo is now considered a fetus.
Your baby is the size of a fig. Baby can open and close hands, and tooth buds are forming.
Your baby is the size of a lime. Reflexes are developing—baby may wiggle if touched.
Your baby is the size of a peach. Vocal cords are forming, and baby has fingerprints!
Your baby is the size of a lemon. Hair and eyebrows are beginning to grow.
Your baby is the size of an apple. You may soon feel flutters as baby gets more active.
Your baby is the size of an avocado. Facial expressions are developing.
Your baby is the size of a turnip. Skeleton is changing from cartilage to bone.
Your baby is the size of a bell pepper. Ears are in final position and baby may hear your voice.
Your baby is the size of a mango. Vernix (a protective coating) is forming on skin.
Your baby is the size of a banana. Halfway there! You may feel stronger movements.
Your baby is the size of a carrot. Baby is practicing swallowing amniotic fluid.
Your baby is the size of a spaghetti squash. Eyelids and eyebrows are fully formed.
Your baby is the size of a grapefruit. Lungs are developing and baby can sense light.
Your baby is the size of a papaya. Taste buds are forming and lungs continue to mature.
Your baby is the size of an ear of corn. Baby is gaining fat and filling out.
Your baby is the size of a scallion. Eyes are forming and may start blinking.
Your baby is the size of a head of cauliflower. Baby can respond to sounds and touch.
Your baby is the size of a large eggplant. Rapid brain development continues.
Your baby is the size of a butternut squash. Muscles and lungs are strengthening.
Your baby is the size of a cabbage. Eyes can open and baby starts regulating temperature.
Your baby is the size of a romaine lettuce. Baby is gaining more fat for warmth.
Your baby is the size of a jicama. Fingernails are fully grown.
Your baby is the size of a pineapple. Skull remains soft for delivery.
Your baby is the size of a cantaloupe. Central nervous system is maturing.
Your baby is the size of a honeydew melon. Baby is mostly developed and just growing bigger.
Your baby is the size of a coconut. Head may be moving into birth position.
Your baby is the size of a swiss chard bunch. Baby is considered full-term.
Your baby is the size of a pumpkin. Organs are ready for life outside the womb.
Your baby is the size of a watermelon. Any day now—you’re ready to deliver!
Your baby is ready to meet the world! Final touches are complete—time to welcome your baby.